For 30 years, Richland One’s Challenger Learning Center has provided students like W.A. Perry Middle School seventh-grader Shamani Jenkins with engaging hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering and math. Shamani…
The University of South Carolina was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026, the third straight year the university has received this honor by Forbes. USC surged almost…
ADCO, a full-service marketing, design and interactive agency in Columbia, announced that Jenny Matthews is returning to her role focused on media buying in traditional and digital channels and campaign…
Approximately $40 million investment will create 50 new jobs FAST FACTS Georg Utz, Inc. selects Sumter County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s approximately $40 million investment…
Harbison Theatre will welcome audiences for an evening of laughter, connection and candid storytelling with Girls Night Out with Ellen Skrmetti on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The…
South Carolina Manufacturers & Commerce (SCMC) and SC Future Makers today released an economic impact study detailing the scale, strength, and long-term importance of manufacturing to South Carolina’s economy. Prepared by…
Who: Mayor Pro Tem Tina Herbert, City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities in partnership with Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity, and The Red Zone Sports Diner owner Vanesia Davis…
WHAT: February is National Heart Month and in conjunction with the Go Red movement, which encourages awareness of heart disease and heart health, the City will hold the third annual “Jump Start your Heart”…
Richland County Sheriff’s Department Chaplains play key role within the department and throughout the community By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) has for decades maintained…
Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from the office in Columbia from Q4 2025: Industrial Chuck Salley, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR and John…
By Tom Poland Being the chap I was, collard greens’ smell and similarity to the stringy dark-green algae in fish ponds repulsed me. Mom would cook up a mess…
Jessica Miles ranked #10 in South Carolina on the Forbes “Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State” 2026 list. Published on February 4, 2026. Rankings based on data as of June 30,…
On March 2, 2026, Pam Altman will join Lexington One’s Educational Foundation as the new Executive Director. Altman brings more than a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, advancement and…
Proudly Presented by The Folline King Group at Merrill Lynch, a Bank of America Company The Big Red Barn Retreat announce the 4th Annual Southern Shuckdown Oyster Roast, presented by…
The City of Cayce announce the appointment of Jonathan E. von Moltke as the new Assistant Chief of the Cayce Police Department, bringing more than a decade of diverse law enforcement, training, and leadership…
Greater Chapin Community Foundation, an affiliate of Central Carolina Community Foundation, awarded $22,975 to 26 nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Chapin area this year. These grants support and uplift a range of community…
The Leadership Columbia Class of 2026 (LC26), a flagship leadership development program of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, has selected Cola Town Bike Collective (CTBC) as the nonprofit partner for…
The USC Department of Theatre and Dance will present Orlando, Sarah Ruhl’s theatrical adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s groundbreaking story of self-discovery, February 26 – March 1 at Benson Theatre. Performance times…
Denmark Technical College held the investiture of its 10th president, Eric Brown, Ph.D., on Friday, Jan. 30, in the William L. McDuffie Student Life Center. The ceremony brought together state…
More than $475 million in completed and planned private and public investment over the past several years has reshaped the Congaree Vista into one of downtown Columbia’s most active economic…
The Hunt Institute congratulates the inaugural cohort of its South Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows program. Eighteen local officials from across South Carolina have completed the inaugural South Carolina Hunt…
Two of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s young gorillas, Moyo and ZaKota, are preparing for a big move. Born at Riverbanks in 2018, the pair will relocate to Dallas Zoo in…
In celebration of Furman University’s 200th anniversary, Courtney Tollison has written “Furman University: A Bicentennial History, 1826-2026” (Duke University Press). The hardbound, full-color coffee table book spans Furman’s history from…
Mashburn Construction, one of South Carolina’s most trusted construction companies, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, marking five decades of growth, expertise, and commitment to the communities it serves.…
1×1 Design announced two team members who will be serving on local American Institute of Architects boards. Asheley St. John has been elected to continue her service on the AIA…
The Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22–26, 2026, inviting locals and visitors alike to experience the Midlands through five days of thoughtfully curated dinners, tastings, competitions and interactive…
The South Carolina Philharmonic announced the appointment of two new community leaders and established contributors to the orchestra’s Board of Directors: Carol Addy and Hassan Anderson. Carol Addy serves as Chief…
Event Connects Lawmakers with Credit Union Leaders Serving More Than 1.7 million South Carolinians South Carolina credit unions hosted their first-ever Credit Union Day at the State House, providing legislators…
Lander University has formally established the Curtis G. Shaw Pre-Law Society, honoring the late Greenwood native and distinguished jurist whose career exemplified public service, integrity and a lifelong commitment to…
Schoolchildren across South Carolina will see more locally grown foods on their plates this year thanks to a new state program called Certified SC Cafeteria. Participating schools and school districts…
Barnes, Alford, Stork & Johnson, LLP announces that Creasie Parrott Schlachter and Joshua G. Hill have been named partners in the firm. The firm’s decision recognizes their exceptional contributions to…
Three of the 12 were among MidlandsBiz’s sixty most influential military leaders By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Riley Institute at Furman University recognized 12 Fellows in the Institute’s February…
Children of Addiction Awareness Week, observed February 8 through 14, highlights the experiences of millions of children nationwide who grow up in families impacted by substance use. The South Carolina…
Local Home Care Provider Named as a 2026 Leader in Experience® by Activated Insights The Midlands-based in-home caregiving agency Solutions for Living at Home was recently awarded Activated Insights’ top…
Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, proudly announces that CEO Merritt McNeely has been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 50 Most Influential…
Callison Tighe & Robinson is mourning the loss of longtime colleague Reece Williams III, who passed away on January 18 at the age of 88. “One of the pleasures of…
“Freedom Fighters of Calhoun County” Film premiere at Cameron Auditorium Sunday afternoon, February 8th, a new revolutionary war docudrama, “Freedom Fighters of Calhoun County,” will have a premiere screening at…
David Platts to retire from distinguished public service After 33 years serving as a teacher, school administrator and arts administrator, South Carolina Arts Commission Executive Director David Platts will retire…
Columbia Museum of Art March 2026 Calendar EXHIBITIONS Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil On view March 21 through June 28, 2026 Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil…
Student leaders from across Lexington County will take center stage as LRADAC hosts a two-day Youth Leadership Summit on February 10 and 11, highlighting youth-driven solutions to substance use prevention…
The City of Columbia is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on boards and commissions. These volunteer positions provide an opportunity for citizens to play an active role…
The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI Center) is proud to announce that it has successfully assisted nearly two dozen educators in navigating the prestigious, rigorous path…
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its ninth annual gala on Friday, April 17, 2026, to celebrate this…
Who: City of Columbia, Columbia Green, and Columbia College What: Columbia Green and the City of Columbia are partnering with Columbia College to offer our next free educational event for Beat…
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell has been re-elected to the America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) Board of Trustees and selected as the Professional Vice…
City leadership, including Mayor Rickenmann, Councilmembers Will Brennan (District III) and Sam Johnson (At-Large), City Manager Teresa Wilson, Assistant City Managers Henry Simons and Clint Shealy, Fire Chief Aubrey D.…
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is seeking presenters to conduct breakout sessions during the City of Columbia’s 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference on Wednesday, May 6,…
Kossick will serve as Sustain SC’s Director of Partnerships, and Dix will serve as the Marketing and Events Coordinator. Sustain SC announced the addition of two new team members, Brent…
By Tom Poland Born of fire, master of fire, and survivor of fire, my vintage cast iron cornbread mold fed many a soul. Best I figure it came to…
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and participating state agencies proudly announce Melanie Ruhlman, president of “Save Our Saluda”, as the recipient of the 2025 South Carolina Environmental Awareness…