Cuddles & Carriages, a new baby, toddler, and children’s clothing store, announced its grand opening ceremony on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Located in Evans at 400 Town…
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The City of Columbia is seeking information from local youth organizations and groups regarding youth services this summer. “We are excited to offer this important information guide to parents and…
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WHO: City of Columbia Economic Development, Councilman Ed McDowell and owner Whitney Stovall WHAT: IMAGE Studios® will be hosting their upcoming grand opening on Friday, March 21 at 12:00 p.m. at 2154…
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South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announces the return of Palmetto Perspectives with a powerful new episode “Saving Mom” airing live on ETV-HD on March 20 from 7 – 8 p.m. Viewers can also…
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WHO: Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement and District 1 Councilwoman Tina N. Herbert WHAT: Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is hosting an evening full of fun and games with Councilwoman Tina…
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To begin the City Council meeting this evening (Tuesday, March 18, 2025), City Council presented a special proclamation declaring March 2025, as Social Work Month throughout the City of Columbia and…
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The City of Columbia Planning Division is seeking volunteers to help conduct routine Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all…
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Cuddles & Carriages, a new baby, toddler, and children’s clothing store, announced its grand opening ceremony on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Located in Evans at 400 Town…
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Attorney William P.A. Buyck III has joined SMITH | ROBINSON law firm in an Of Counsel capacity. He started with the firm in the Columbia office on Feb. 18, and…
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By Maya Ward, Manager at NP Strategy Securing national media coverage is a significant achievement that can elevate a brand’s visibility and credibility, providing unmatched exposure and opening doors…
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*Deadline Extended* The City of Columbia has been awarded an additional $100,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies to extend the Youth Climate Action Fund microgrant program for another year. Building on the…
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All roads lead to the Mast Store, and now you can document your journey with the Mast Store Passport. Many guests at the Mast Store remark that walking over the…
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Company investing nearly $100 million in new facility Universal Industrial Gases, LLC (UIG) is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Darlington County. The company is investing nearly $100…
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The state’s new SCDNR Director is leading the way in galvanizing enthusiasm and partnering-participation in cleanup efforts around South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the near-seven weeks since…
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Dearest Theatre Lovers, With hearts brimming with affection and excitement, we invite you to be swept away by She Loves Me. This enchanting musical, filled with romance, humor and a…
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George Bailey, President of the Boyd Foundation, will be the featured speaker at the CREW Midlands Lunch Program on April 1st, where he will share insights about the foundation’s significant…
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Senior Resources has received a generous grant of $30,000 from DAV Charitable Service Trust to provide nutritional support through Meals on Wheels to veterans in Richland County. This funding will…
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SC Economics successfully hosted Zoo-nomics: Wild Ways to Teach Economics in the Classroom at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The event brought together 34 teachers from…
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Genesis Healthcare was named 2024 Business of the Year at the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, held on February 27 at the American Legion Post 13. This honor…
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PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, is inviting legislators and members of the media to attend a press conference where the organization will celebrate the winners of the Governor’s Art Contest…
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WHO: City of Columbia Community Development Department WHAT: City of Columbia Community Development department is celebrating fifty years of service and Community Development Week with various activities. WHEN: Monday, April 21, 2025 –…
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South Carolina’s agribusiness, agriculture, and forestry industries are vital to our state’s economy, with a diverse range of companies from family farms and livestock producers to large food manufacturers. In…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has implemented loading zone regulations in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – which states that patrons may only pull up to the curb in front…
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Meet Donna Davis, Entrepreneur-in-Residence Richland Library introduced Donna Davis as the Spring 2025 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR), bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Davis,…
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Senior Resources has received a generous grant of $30,000 from DAV Charitable Service Trust to provide nutritional support through Meals on Wheels to veterans in Richland County. This funding will…
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The City of Columbia is hosting a t-shirt fundraiser for American Heart Association. With the guidance of City Manager Teresa Wilson, we are proud to join alongside the American Heart…
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Lexington County School District One will offer some limited school choice opportunities during the 2025–26 school year. This limited school choice option allows Lexington One students to attend schools outside…
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Richland County residents can take active roles in their local government by applying to serve on one of several boards, committees and panels. County Council is accepting applications through 5…
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Soda City Market, a cornerstone of Columbia’s vibrant community, has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Farmers Market category. Selected by a panel of USA…
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SC Housing is turning homeownership dreams into reality for South Carolina’s public service heroes through the 2025 Palmetto Heroes Program, which provides $10,000 in forgivable down payment assistance alongside low,…
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DINING ON THE DAM – A DAM GOOD TIME! Get ready for an unparalleled evening of celebration as the highly anticipated Dining on the Dam returns, bringing together the best…
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Jody Jernigan Named Executive Director of State’s Most Respected Leadership Program Jody Jernigan has been named executive director of Leadership South Carolina, South Carolina’s oldest and most-recognized leadership development program.…
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Past and present have been gathering for more than a quarter century By W. Thomas Smith Jr. SHERIFF LEON LOTT AND THE RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (RCSD) hosted the department’s…
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Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Initial, though possibly temporary, signs of stability began to appear across South Carolina as new deliveries…
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By Jeff Becraft Years ago, at a camp called SOTO out in the Ozarks of Arkansas, our kids and I were part of that week’s camp and we were…
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Get ready for a purr-fectly delightful and tail-waggingly fun day at The Nickelodeon Theater on April 12, as we welcome The NY Cat Film Festival and The NY Dog Film…
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$70 million investment will create 130 new jobs ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. (ALLTAPE), a manufacturer of adhesive products, announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina…
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By Tom Poland For thirteen years I jogged a trail running within 60 feet of stolen art hidden in the home of acquaintance Roger Streeter. I had no clue…
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The Five Points Association will be sponsoring the St. Pat’s in Five Points Race, Parade and Festival on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The festivities will kick off with the Get…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns for its 43rd event this Saturday, March 15, from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. in Columbia, S.C. The festivities kick off…
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How the hit TV series benefits the Richland County Sheriff’s Department By W. Thomas Smith Jr. [A version of this article was published in POLICE1, March 11, 2025] SINCE ITS…
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Prepare to have your perceptions challenged and your imagination ignited! The Contemporaries, an affinity council of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), announced their highly anticipated annual gala, “Through the…
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Please join the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for our Fourth Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium, on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Columbia Convention Center. The annual Women’s Leadership Symposium celebrates…
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Denmark Technical College has joined the E-Mobility Fellowship Program, a nationwide initiative aimed at preparing students for careers in the electric vehicle and clean energy sectors. The partnership with EVHybridNoire,…
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Spectrum, one of the nation’s largest broadband connectivity providers, announced a landmark, multi-year agreement to triple its investment in community sports organizations nationwide by partnering with TeamSnap, the #1 youth…
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Mark your calendars – we’re hosting two public open houses on Wednesday, March 12! These drop-in format open houses are a chance to review the draft guidelines, which are a…
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$31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs EFP, LLC. (Engineered Foam Packaging) is expanding its operations in Lee County. The company’s $31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs. EFP,…
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The first comedian to reach the AGT finals, Cotter performs in Columbia one-night-only, March 21 Tom Cotter, the breakout star from Season 7 of “America’s Got Talent!” (AGT), is set…
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The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is once again offering warm-season vegetable, herb and wildflower seeds to Richland County residents at no cost through its Seed Sanctuary program.…
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Councilman Darrell Hudson, recognized for his commitment to seniors and disabled residents in South Carolina’s Midlands region, is advancing advocacy for safety and proper treatment of residents at assisted living…
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