The City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement invites the community for Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM 2025), a dynamic event uplifting young voices and promoting community-driven solutions.…
The City of Columbia Mayor’s Office and community partners will be hosting a career fair on Tuesday, October, 21, 2025. Job seekers (18+) are welcome to attend and connect with…
Former Columbia Mayor and White House senior advisor Steve Benjamin has returned to Columbia-based Civint, the consulting firm he founded in 2022. He returns to the company as Senior Advisor. Benjamin founded Civint…
The Southern Bank, a South Carolina- and Georgia-based community bank, announced the appointment of Jessica Takach as vice president, commercial lender. In this role, she will evaluate business loan applications,…
The Columbia Museum of Art presents major fall exhibition Keith Haring: Radiant Vision, on view from September 27, 2025, through February 15, 2026. Most recently on view at the Pop…
September 12-28 Brush up your Shakespeare because it’s almost time for “Another op’nin’, another show” and the kick off to Town Theatre’s 106th season! Kiss Me, Kate features a “show-within-a-show”…
Lawrence Flynn, a public finance and governmental law attorney and member of Pope Flynn, has received “Lawyer of the Year” from Best Lawyers® in Municipal Law for Columbia. The designation…
Richland County Deputy among five first-responders to be honored on the eve of the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County…
The City of Columbia is collaborating with Sistercare for the third annual toiletry drive. Sistercare is a nonprofit organization that helps victims and families recover from domestic violence. Please consider donating…
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Lexington Medical Center will host the annual Tunnel to Towers SC 5K Run/Walk on Friday, September 12, 2025. The event honors the lives of…
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities and 7Sunday The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, in partnership with 7Sunday, announces its return with a new series, BizArts,…
Continuity of expert care from childhood through adulthood improves quality of life and prevents gaps in therapy Prisma Health has launched the Sickle Cell Lifespan Center, a newly expanded, systemwide…
By Jeff Becraft In going through some of my Dad’s stuff, we came across a letter from one of his coworkers. I think it was written to my Dad…
Richland Library announced that its Education Studio has been named one of the 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards honorees. The recognition was announced on International Literacy Day, September 8,…
Grant, program supports three S.C. artist-entrepreneurs The South Carolina Arts Commission is supporting the business initiatives of three South Carolina artist entrepreneurs (#SCartists) through a program and grant designed to…
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and fellow state agencies are seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who do extraordinary work advocating for our state’s natural…
Four Lexington School District Two educators have been recognized with state and national honors. Haley Williamson has received the Outstanding Special Education Award from the National Association of Special Education…
Mayor Rickenmann joins mayors from Atlanta, Boise, Cleveland, Montgomery, Nashville, Riverside, Rochester Hills and Tempe to help lead the national organization. The City of Columbia shared that Mayor Daniel Rickenmann…
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
Three attorneys at Griffin Humphries are being honored in the 2026 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America®”, marking the 10th consecutive edition of the national directory that has included…
By Tom Poland I inherited an old Bible, so old I can’t determine its age. I see my ancestors reading that Bible by the light of a my kerosene…
By Jean Cecil Hudak Specialist at NP Strategy We often think of public relations as something only for professionals. Drafting press releases, managing crises, and organizing campaigns. But PR is…
By Hannah Lackey Specialist at NP Strategy Working in PR and communications often involves juggling a wide range of deliverables from social media calendars, press releases, newsletters, event materials, and…
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion of Cooper Belle to the position of Marketing Coordinator in the Columbia office. Belle obtained his drone license in 2024 and spearheaded the…
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced the launch of the Experience CAE Guest Pass Program, a new initiative that grants non-traveling guests access the post-security area of the airport. This free…
The City of Columbia officially opens the submission gateway for the Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smart phone filmmaking competition on September 2. The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art public art program…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. announced that shareholder Will Johnson has been named to the Southern Economic Development “Hall of Fame” (volume 2) by Southern Business & Development (SB&D). The Hall…
Guaranteed Roof, a leading provider of sustainable roofing solutions in the Southeastern United States, announced the expansion of its full range of services into South Carolina. Homeowners and commercial property…
Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announces ongoing closure of north portion of Riverfront Park
The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is notifying the public that the north portion of Riverfront Park (4122 River Drive) will remain closed until further notice. This closure…
The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement will commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day on Sunday, August 31, 2025, joining global efforts to honor lives lost to overdose…
City of Columbia Forestry and Beautification to open nominations for the 2025 treasured tree program
The Treasured Trees Program seeks to document and recognize trees that have significant value to the Midlands Area and to promote the awareness, benefits, and value of trees to the…
PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day…
The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
This is the last Sistercare Saturday event of the season. This is a fundraising event for Sistercare, which helps victims and families recover from domestic violence. Join us in Boyd…
The City of Columbia is joining many other cities and campuses across the countryunited in improving their landscapes for pollinators by becoming an affiliate of Bee City USA. Thinking globally…
The 2025 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and for the 19th year,…
DreamKey_Overview-2024-1 The City of Columbia is proud to announce a new partnership with DreamKey Partners, a nationally recognized nonprofit developer with more than three decades of experience in affordable housing…
Popular exhibition will now be on view through January 4, 2026 The South Carolina State Museum announced the extension of the popular blockbuster exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of…
Rapid Shelter Columbia recently celebrated a milestone: the placement of its 100th individual in permanent housing. Since its inception in November 2022, the City of Columbia’s Homeless Services team has…
The City of Columbia, The Columbia Empowerment Zone (CEZ, Inc.), Richland County, Cooperative Health Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Station at Congaree Pointe. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor Pro Tem Will Brennan, City Manager…
Who: City of Columbia Human Resources Department, Parks and Recreation Department, and the Columbia Police Department What: With the upcoming grand re-opening of Finlay Park, the City’s Human Resources department and Parks…
For over 20 years, the Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer has been proud to partner with this community to raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer. This year, our…
Construction is now complete on a new 3,900 SF pediatric dental office for Irmo Kids Dental. The new story-and-a-half building was thoughtfully designed to prioritize both the comfort and care…
JWU Charlotte’s Hospitality Management program now accepting applications for Fall 2026 Johnson & Wales University (JWU) announced the launch of a three-year (90 credit) bachelor’s degree program in Hospitality Management…
Experience Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO® Bricks at Riverbanks Botanical Garden This Fall This beautiful, inspirational exploration of art and nature is set to open September 2025 Riverbanks…
Bruner, Powell, Wall & Mullins, LLC announced that all five of its partners have been selected for inclusion in the prestigious 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This…
SMITH | ROBINSON law firm of Columbia, Sumter and Camden announced that D’Alberto, Graham & Grimsley (DGG) of West Columbia is joining the SMITH | ROBINSON team. The five attorneys…
Transitions Homeless Center will host its 14th annual Reconstructing Home event on Wednesday, October 1, at the Columbia Museum of Art. The evening will bring together community leaders, businesses, and…
24 Nonprofit Leaders Named to 2025 Carolina Leadership Seminars Class Together SC program equips new executive directors with skills, strategies, and a statewide peer network to strengthen their organizations and…
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, in partnership with the Town of Lexington, is excited to announce the inaugural Lexington’s Week of Restaurants, September 11–21, 2025. This 11-day initiative will…