Hill Construction joined the local owners of Summit Lockers to officially break ground on its new building expansion. Hill Construction has been selected to build a manufacturing facility expansion for…
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Michael Edens of First Reliance Bank Named Corporate Walk Chair for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2025 Light The Night The South Carolina/Georgia Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society…
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Crushr, the mobile waste compaction service helping companies reduce trips to the landfill and cut operational costs, has officially launched out of Columbia, South Carolina. Crushr is a state-of-the-art, proprietary…
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A four-tire stop can be completed in under nine seconds, showcasing speed and teamwork from NASCAR’s top athletes. Likewise, Carolina Handling’s 1.1-hour average response time for breakdown calls outperforms the…
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Celebrate Independence Day with a concert and fireworks in the BullStreet District The Columbia Fireflies and the South Carolina Philharmonic today announced that Fireworks with the Phil, presented by Prisma…
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SCDNR Director discusses progress of first three months By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin newly sworn director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has accomplished much…
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Santee Cooper has received a robust response to its initial request for expressions of interest related to the two partially constructed generating units at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station. The process…
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Flock and Rally, a women-owned and operated integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, celebrated multiple honors received at the annual Mercury Awards hosted by the South…
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The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., serving West Columbia and surrounding areas, held its Ladies of Distinction Tea on Sunday, May 4, at the…
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Richland County Public Education Partners (RCPEP) announced the inaugural Golden Apple Awards Luncheon, an event dedicated to honoring educators, community advocates, and leaders who have made an extraordinary impact on…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina proudly celebrated its fifth annual “Doing Good Works Day” on Saturday, April 26, continuing its strong tradition of community service and corporate social responsibility. This…
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Hissho Sushi, one of the nation’s largest sushi distributors, announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters and primary distribution operations to York County, South Carolina. With an investment of $5…
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The South Carolina State House welcomed more than 50 local delegates and volunteers from the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization on April 29 for Miss South Carolina Day, an annual…
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The City of Columbia is proud to have played a key role in supporting the grand re-launch of The Free Medical Clinic, a vital community healthcare resource serving uninsured residents…
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SCETV continues role as U.S. INPUT Secretariat Five films from the United States were screened at the 2025 International Public Television (INPUT) Conference held May 3–7 in Bilbao, Spain. Hosted…
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Courtney Catledge has been named campus dean of the University of South Carolina Lancaster. Her appointment was announced on Monday, May 5, by USC Palmetto College Chancellor Susan Elkins, who cited Catledge’s administrative leadership, her track record for training nursing graduates who ably live and work in the USC Lancaster region, and her connection to internal…
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Lake Murray has once again been recognized on the national stage, earning a nomination for Best Lake for Water Sports in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for a second year in…
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Join King Arthur and his sidekick Patsy as they recruit a few good men to form the Knights of the very, very, very Round Table. Upon gathering an incomparable assortment…
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Richland Library announced the official opening of Curiosity Coffee Bar at Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly St.), where books and brews now go hand in hand in the newly activated…
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By Jeff Becraft (Someone once told me they end their week and start their weekend with the Friday email. Well… maybe on this one, you can end your weekend…
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Supporting Jazz and Literacy for Local Students Richland Library is honored to announce a generous $10,000 gift from longtime supporter Frank Baker to the Friends and Foundation of Richland Library…
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The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will close portions of Riverfront Park effective immediately for public safety during heavy construction. Areas closed include the lower trail, a one…
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Schedule Effective for all Library Locations on May14 All Richland Library locations will be closed, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, for Customer Service Improvement (CSI) Day. During CSI Day, Richland Library…
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The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BOZA) Seeking to fill one (1) vacancy. The Board…
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Lexington County School District One announces that, effective July 1, 2025, Bridget A. Allison will serve as the new principal of White Knoll Elementary. The Board of Trustees approved this…
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South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC), a nonprofit with over 50 years of experience in educational loan lending, has launched a mini grants program awarding a total of $25,000 to six SC nonprofits…
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Pickin’ & Piggin’ BBQ Cookoff — A Feast for Your Taste Buds! Sat, May 3, 2025, 11am – 1:30pm Get ready for a mouthwatering day at the Pickin’ & Piggin’ BBQ Cookoff! Taste…
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On April 29, the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Saluda Shoals Riverwalk at the Upper Boat Landing of Saluda Shoals Park. This monumental project marks…
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A statue honoring University of South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley was unveiled Monday, April 21st, 2025 outside Colonial Life Arena. The bronze statue depicts Staley holding a basketball…
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The West Columbia Police Department will host the Lexington County Law Enforcement Memorial Service on May 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at the Marc Westbrook Judicial Center at 205 E.…
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The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is hosting the City of Columbia’s 12th Annual Small Business Week Conference. During this year’s conference we will provide information and resources to…
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AT&T has expanded its fiber internet network to more than 500,000 customer locations across South Carolina. The move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to improve access to high-speed…
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The City of Columbia is inviting residents to take part in National Bike Month this May. In partnership with the League of American Bicyclists, the city is promoting cycling as…
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By Tom Poland I visit cemeteries never knowing what I’ll find. February 10, a cemetery gave me a story that has the elements of a great movie—risk, bravery, tragedy, the…
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Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced the addition of Dr. Alaric Van Dam to the team as of May 1st, 2025. Dr. Van Dam joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA…
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One time when I was up in Maryland, I bought a big bag of frozen blueberries. Now this was a big bag. I felt along the top when I was first opening…
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The City of Columbia’s third annual Touch-A-Truck event is set to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the 1700 block of Main…
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The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is teaming up with Girl Get Up Society to host the Annual Mindful Steps Walk on Saturday, May 3, 2025,…
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Ember Lexington promises unforgettable flavors and an unmatched dining experience Residents of Lexington will soon experience an elevated dining occasion showcasing expertly aged, hand-cut steaks, sustainably sourced seafood, and housemade…
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The statewide campaign is meant to encourage SC residents to pick up litter and keep South Carolina beautiful PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, is launching its new SC Sweep campaign. The statewide…
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The plan includes recommendations to improve maternal and infant health in South Carolina The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform…
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The City of Columbia is teaming up with Richland County, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to launch National Small Business Week 2025. Community members…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel co-founder Kathleeen McDaniel is among this year’s recipients of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s “Influential Women of Law” award. The annual program recognizes attorneys for their service…
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Throughout the month of May, the Original Six (O6) Foundation will distribute over 35,000 books to a record 44 public schools located in rural and under-resourced communities. For the first…
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We already know how to physically refresh ourselves By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In a conversation this morning with Chris Carter, my good friend of many years, he asked the…
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The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is teaming up with The G.R.I.T. Project to host a community networking event aimed at professionals working in mental health,…
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Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Economic uncertainty slows leasing as manufacturing grows Market Highlights Broad trade uncertainty caused industrial leasing to stall in Q1 as many occupiers paused to…
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Bodyworks Technologies, LLC will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, May 2, at 11:00 a.m. at 919 True Street, Suite E-4, in Columbia. The event is hosted by the City…
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Immersive Program Designed to Increase Career Exploration and Financial Literacy of Elementary School Students Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announces the launch of JA BizTown Mobile®. This program is…
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A new Wells Fargo economic report, State Labor Markets Simmer in Q1, finds that state unemployment rate movements were mixed at the start of 2025, although payrolls in South Carolina rose 2.3%…
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