67-year-old stroke survivor hits 903 pounds on leg-press days after pursuing Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khure’s globally publicized bench-press PR By Christopher David Carter Marine Infantry veteran and military hall of…
The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) announced that Chief Executive Officer David C. Lockwood III, SIOR, CCIM, CRE, has earned the MRICS designation from the Royal Institution of…
Homeless No More (HNM) will break ground on Grand Village, an affordable housing community, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. at 3003 Two Notch Road, the site of the…
First Community Corporation, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, and the holding company of First Community Bank, announced that Terrance Ford has been named to its board of directors. “We are…
The McKay Firm welcomed Chris Siercks as an Associate Attorney. Siercks will practice in the areas of Section 1983 defense and general civil defense litigation, representing businesses and individuals throughout…
The University of South Carolina chapter of Kappa Theta Pi (KTP), a co-ed professional technology fraternity, will host PalmettoHacks, a 24-hour hackathon presented by the Boyd Innovation Center (BIC), Oct.…
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announces the addition of Katie Brave, LPC, to its team. A Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina, Ms. Brave brings extensive experience supporting children,…
The City of Columbia and Columbia Police Department are proud to partner with HRTHUDL, a nonprofit dedicated to sudden cardiac arrest preparedness through AED placement and hands-only CPR training, to hold the…
Lexington School District Two invites the public to an induction ceremony this month for three individuals selected to the district’s Fine Arts Hall of Fame. The three — Sarah Elizabeth…
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will launch SCETV+ on Oct. 10, giving audiences a new way to discover and stream SCETV programs, including national content from some of public media’s…
SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the official signing of a commercial lease that will establish a new branch location in the heart of Sumter. The new branch, located at 40…
Richland Library Friends and Foundation Hosts Fall Book Sale It’s a chance to get your hands on some great deals and rare finds while adding to your book, music, and…
The American Heart Association and the National Football League award grants nationwide through Kids Heart Challenge, American Heart Challenge Approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States live with…
The programs administered by S.C. Student Loan Corp will help teachers get better loan repayment terms South Carolina teachers have a new opportunity to refinance their student loans at a…
Todd Buehrig, President & CEO of the National Safety Council Southeastern Chapter (SCNSC), has been elected to the National Safety Council Board of Directors. Announced during the 2026 NSC Safety…
The City of Forest Acres congratulates its Finance Director Brittany Adams on graduating from the South Carolina City and County Management Association’s (SCCCMA) Local Government Leadership Institute. Adams graduated from…
Joseph Neubaum, a student at Midlands Technical College (MTC), has been named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar. Neubaum joins 200 students nationwide who were recognized for their academic achievement and…
Billboard named the University of South Carolina’s Music Industry Studies Program among the nation’s top music business schools on Oct. 3. Housed in the USC School of Music, the interdisciplinary…
Morris College has been awarded a $75,000 grant from SC Student Loan Corporation through its philanthropic arm, Power:Ed, to launch Morris College’s career readiness program offering a structured career pathway…
New Alumni Tuition Benefit expands access to online undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs Newberry College is celebrating the people who have helped shape its 170-year history by investing in where…
The Columbia Museum of Art announces it is the recipient of two 2026 Southeastern Museums Conference awards: a bronze publication award for its gallery family guide and a silver technology…
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Announces Fall and Winter Lineup of Can’t-Miss Experiences Riverbanks Zoo and Garden invites the community to make meaningful memories this fall and winter through inclusive experiences,…
Turning a minor disappointment into a measurable victory By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Stupidity, defiance, or calculated risk: Probably a bit of all three. Yesterday morning I had routine blood…
JerryFest, the FREE outdoor music festival in Five Points, has been rescheduled from Sunday, October 4 to Sunday, November 8, 2026, due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend.…
The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2027 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…
Fall in love with all the events Historic Columbia (HC) has to offer in the coming weeks. From a new walking tour to the highly anticipated Fall Plant Sale, there…
The 2026 SC REALTORS® (SCR) Leadership Academy class graduated during the board of directors meeting at the association’s legal conference, Business Unusual, in September at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.…
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) celebrated its 2026 award winners and installed officers at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in September. Approximately 300 Realtors® from across the state attended the ceremony…
The event celebrates South Carolina’s role in strengthening America’s energy security South Carolina’s growing role in America’s nuclear energy future took center stage Tuesday at Colonial Life Arena as more…
Daniel Baker becomes the sixth S.C. game warden to graduate from the elite Quantico, VA-based school By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Captain Daniel Baker, a 20-year veteran of the S.C.…
By Jeff Becraft Last weekend, I had the privilege of speaking at a weekend retreat for Black Mountain Home for Children. That is why there was no Friday email…
Lexington County Fire Services and Lexington County EMS will host a dedication ceremony and open house for the new Jeffrey V. Chavis Fire & EMS Station #34 on Saturday, October…
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Dana Watkins of Kershaw County School District’s North Central Elementary School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the…
By Tom Poland Sometimes It’s Healthier Not To “As night deepened all he could see was the shifting line of fire, like some malfunction in the wiring of the…
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) has again been recognized by Niche.com as the #1 best public school in South Carolina and the #3 best public…
As an attorney, Few brings decades of judicial expertise and legal insights to complex litigation issues for clients across the Palmetto State After nearly three decades serving in the judiciary…
The South Carolina State Farmers Market’s annual Fall Plant and Flower Festival will be held Oct. 9-11, 2026. One of the market’s largest events of the year, the festival welcomed…
On Sept. 16, 2026, the teams of Hood Construction, DP3 Architects and Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) joined Town of Fort Mill officials and community members to break ground on a…
Westinghouse Electric Company and the University of South Carolina (USC) are partnering to create a multidisciplinary nuclear workforce development program to support U.S. fleet deployment of AP1000® plants. The new…
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has launched South Carolina’s first associate degree in electrical technology, expanding opportunities for students seeking careers in one of the state’s most in-demand industries. The Associate…
Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church receives emergency preparedness tools to train community members, improve heart health awareness and strengthen response to cardiac emergencies The American Heart Association is donating a Cardiac…
MOA Architecture, Inc. announced the addition of Nylah Stover as an architectural designer. Stover brings experience in community-centered and sustainable design that aligns with the firm’s work on higher education,…
Local powerlifter Lawrence Brimfield breaks NFL Combine record on bench press By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Seven weeks after One Life Fitness (1LF)–Sandhills hosted its first-ever 1,000-pound club powerlifting event…
A free outdoor concert held annually in Five Points will feature regional music acts, two stages, artisan vendors, a Lil’ Hippie Corner and more. JerryFest, a FREE outdoor concert annually…
Free community screening brings the acclaimed musical to Camden with food trucks, history, and a SC250 celebration of the American Revolution The Arts Center of Kershaw County will bring the…
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) shared that Sharon Nelson has been named the airport’s first Vice President of People and Culture, effective October 5, 2026. “Sharon’s energy, strategic approach, and attention…
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will host, broadcast and livestream a South Carolina Election 2026 U.S. Senate debate on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. from SCETV studios in Columbia. The…
The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) announced the highly anticipated return of Restaurant Week Midlands, taking place from October 8-18, 2026. As an 11-day culinary showcase celebrating the…
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced the 3rd annual NextLens Online Film Festival, an opportunity for emerging student filmmakers ages 16 and older to showcase their talent, creativity and original storytelling.…
The City of West Columbia invites everyone to enjoy the 10th Annual Fall Back Fest on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., along the 100–300 blocks of…