The South Carolina Philharmonic announced a free outdoor concert, John Williams’ America, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Finlay Park. Presented by the City of Columbia, the…
Adventure meets conservation this summer as Carolina Safari Co. unveils an exciting new kayak tour for the 2026 season. Nature lovers, photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to paddle alongside…
The Town of Irmo celebrates the grand finale of the Irmo Town Limits Spring Concert Series with a special performance by The Return: A Tribute to the Beatles. The free,…
Observed each May, Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the importance of understanding the connection between mental health and substance use, particularly for teens and young adults. The South Carolina Department…
Integrated Media Publishing names Communities In Schools of South Carolina a winner of The South Carolina Top Workplaces 2026 Award Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC), a statewide nonprofit…
In advance of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) joins partners in observing National Hurricane Preparedness Week…
Continuation of a longstanding partnership committed to ensuring a bright future for Richland County Westinghouse Electric Company, through its Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF), has expanded its longtime partnership with…
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands (GSSC‑MM) announced Zeke Stephenson has joined the council as Senior Fund Development Manager for the Upstate. In this role, Stephenson will support the…
Hunter Sox to serve as State Director; Murray, Fontaine, & Carr Take on New Roles Conservatives for Clean Energy South Carolina (CCE-SC) announced a series of leadership updates as the…
Four Brookland-Cayce High School students have been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. The seniors will join freshman cohorts this fall at the following universities: Caroline Boone and Jenna…
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) announced the availability of grant funding aimed at reducing diesel emissions and improving air quality throughout the state. Diesel emissions make up…
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the Columbia Chamber announced five businesses that have been selected to take part in the 2026 class of the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina…
It is Preservation Month in the capital city and Historic Columbia celebrates local history and preservation! Keep reading to learn about our upcoming events, local historic preservation and history initiatives,…
City of Columbia Public Works Department, Columbia Police Department, Columbia-Richland Fire Department, City of Columbia Parks & Recreation, Columbia Water, City of Columbia Fleet Services, City of Columbia Parking Department,…
Employee celebrated for over four decades of volunteer fire service A Midlands resident with more than 40 years of service as a first responder has been honored as a 2026…
Colliers | South Carolina has announced that Megan Lawson has joined its team as a Market Analyst in the Columbia office. Lawson will focus on South Carolina market data and…
As Mashburn Construction celebrates 50 years of building lasting partnerships and delivering exceptional experiences, the company is proud to announce it has been recognized with a 2026 AGC Construction Safety…
Together SC announced the hiring of Heather Singleton as its first-ever Peer Network Manager, a newly created role designed to strengthen and expand the organization’s statewide peer learning and connection…
The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) is urging members of the South Carolina General Assembly, particularly those serving on the conference committee for H. 3924, to take a…
The University of South Carolina has named Christopher Tollefsen as the Peter McCausland Chair in Civic Engagement and the executive director of the Center for American Civic Leadership and Public…
Griffin Humphries founding members Jim Griffin and Badge Humphries are included in the 2026 update of “Super Lawyers,” a peer-reviewed directory of the nation’s leading attorneys . Both have been…
Phase 1 of Capital Improvement Plan to Enhance City-Owned Parking Decks The City of Columbia will begin structural repairs at the Sumter Street Parking Deck, located at 1400 Sumter Street,…
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized the most recent graduates of the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program, an innovative multi-year program designed to increase the number of teachers incorporating…
In a significant move to advance nationwide literacy education, Dr. Jennifer Logan has been selected to serve as a Peer Reviewer for the highly esteemed English Journal: A Journal of…
Midlands Light Opera sails to ancient Carthage for Purcell and Tate’s beloved opera Dido and Aeneas May 14 -17, 2026. Performances will be Thursday and Friday (5/14 and 5/15) evening…
May is National Historic Preservation Month and the City’s Preservation staff has several activities planned to commemorate the event. Since its inception by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in…
Richland County welcomes feedback from the public on its operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2026, and ends June 30, 2027. An in-person public hearing…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that 11 attorneys have been recognized on the 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers list, a prominent legal ranking published annually by Thomson Reuters. This year’s…
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Emily Collins Brown, Jeffrey D. Hopkins, Joshua G. Hill,…
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…
More than 1,000 service hours invested to expand access, improve facilities, and elevate community impact The Leadership Columbia Class of 2026, a program of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, will…
South Carolina Ports’ Inland Port Greer offers shippers established intermodal connectivity to key population centers in the U.S. Southeast, with direct access to the Port of Charleston. In 2025, Greer…
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that A. Johnston Cox, has been named President of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA). Practicing in GWB’s Columbia, South Carolina office, Cox has…
The South Carolina Philharmonic announces its 2026–2027 season, Find Your Sound, a compelling lineup of concerts exploring identity, connection, and the power of music to reflect the human experience. The season…
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) and the GSSM Foundation announce the largest private donation in the school’s history from Harris E. and Louise H. DeLoach.…
The Town of Irmo has named Nicholle Burroughs as its next Deputy Town Administrator. She will begin her new role on May 18, 2026. Burroughs brings more than 17 years of senior-level…
By Tom Poland I called it a green lizard. I couldn’t pronounce Anolis carolinensis back then. Heck, I hadn’t even heard of the term. But now something catches me…
Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Lexington Health are partnering to expand the college’s Radiologic Technology and Surgical Technology programs. The organizations announced the workforce development collaboration on April 29, 2026,…
Trustus Theatre announced the appointment of Kelsey Mesa as its next Executive Artistic Director. A dynamic leader, director, and educator, Mesa brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at…
Colliers | South Carolina announced the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2025, presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration held at the Columbia Sailing Club on April 23,…
Do you know everything you need to know in today’s business environment? Of course not. None of us knows everything. But at the Darla Moore School of Business at the…
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has announced a $400,000 investment in SafeMedWaste. The Johns Island-based startup created a better way to dispose of…
A South Carolina native and lifelong resident of the Palmetto State, JD Bailey has joined Morton & Gettys as its newest associate. His practice includes commercial real estate, land use…
Lander University and Trident Technical College (TTC) have announced a new transfer partnership for students who are looking to advance their education in paralegal studies. The articulation agreement will allow…
ABVI, Lions Vision Services, and Servants for Sight partner to deliver prevention, correction, and rehabilitation across South Carolina Three South Carolina nonprofits have united through Vision 2030, a statewide initiative…
Turner Padget announces that 17 of its attorneys have been honored as South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2026. The full list is available at superlawyers.com. The Turner Padget honorees were recognized in…
In response to rising mental health challenges among young people, the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Mental Health, in partnership with iHeartMedia and Chernoff Newman,…
South Carolina’s Defining Challenge By Tom Mullikin Recent News reported that “South Carolina is officially the fastest-growing state in the nation, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census…
The Nickelodeon Theater announced Camp Cinema, the theme of its third annual Kids Summer Movie Series, running June 3 through July 25. Every Wednesday and Saturday morning, families are invited…
In only its second year, the SC Sweep expanded into a growing statewide movement, tripling litter removal totals and engaging volunteers in every South Carolina county. In just a few…