Tom’s Creek Mobile Market is participating in the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) this summer, offering qualifying seniors the opportunity to use their vouchers at any of the market’s weekly stops.…
This evening’s City Council Meeting (June 10, 2025) included special recognitions, proclamations, a public hearing on the FY 2025/2026 budget, and significant votes on infrastructure and housing matters. During the…
Sustain SC introduced the members of the newly formed Grants Review Committee for its Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP), a re-launched conservation funding initiative first unveiled at their Conservation…
By Reba Hull Campbell If it’s summer, that means it’s time to gear up for summer reading. (Writer’s note: I wrote this review in 2019 shortly after the book…
Synovus is accelerating its growth by adding new relationship managers in commercial and middle market banking and wealth services, reinforcing its commitment to delivering personalized, relationship-driven banking. The bank expects…
Mattress Outlet of Camden celebrates its 3-year anniversary serving the Camden community with budget-friendly, brand-name mattresses and unmatched small-town service. Since opening in 2022, Mattress Outlet of Camden has become…
The MICHELIN Guide has set a date and location for the reveal of the inaugural selection of the MICHELIN Guide American South. South Carolina has been chosen as the host…
Realize Ascent was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. CarbonCents, Oncoblaze, Torpedo Bio, and Volare Boats received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and…
Leaders from across South Carolina gathered in Clarendon County on June 4 as Homanit GmbH & Co. KG broke ground on its first U.S. manufacturing facility. The $250 million investment…
Deputies and K9s will race in the popular 5K alongside Midlands-area runners, many participating with their pet dogs By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 14th-annual GUARDIANS…
Richland School District Two announced the appointment of Matt Sherman as its new Executive Director of Student Services. Sherman currently serves as Principal of Blythewood High School and brings a…
National nonprofit organization Impact Justice (IJ) was awarded a $97,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support Growing Justice, a pilot program in partnership with…
Abacus Planning Group, Inc., a fiduciary financial planning firm serving multigenerational families, announces that Anne Serrano has successfully all requirements to earn the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) certification. With this…
In response to South Carolina’s critical shortage of music educators and limited access to instrumental instruction in public schools, the University of South Carolina School of Music has launched an…
Residents and stakeholders are invited to attend a public informational meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025, to learn more about the City of Columbia’s transformative Williams Street Extension project. The…
SCDNR Director hosted Strategic Planning conference mid-May, met with U.S. Congressional leaders early June By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources…
Parris Claytor Balazs, Founder, Lead Planner, and Creative Director of Eventfully Chic by Parris—a South Carolina-based planning and design firm specializing in sophisticated weddings, events, and celebrations—has been named a…
C. Gregory “Gregg” Robinson, CEO of the Florence County Economic Development Partnership, has been named the 2025 Local Developer of the Year by the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA).…
Restaurant to open daily for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch featuring a refined cocktail program, oyster and cold bar, and modern takes on classic dishes SquareOne Holding Company announced its…
Public voting open now through June 9th, 2025 The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) is proud to announce that a video submission, “Irmo, SC Fire Dept Finding it’s Soul” featuring…
The July 4 event honors fallen Soldier and RCSD Deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 13th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be held…
McMillan Pazdan Smith announced the acquisition of Jumper Carter Sease (JCS), an accomplished architecture firm with a rich history of quality projects dating back to 1929. “We’ve admired the talented…
Colliers | South Carolina announced the addition of Phoebe Howie to the marketing team as Marketing and Communications Coordinator, supporting its four South Carolina offices and based in the Charleston…
Federal investments in infrastructure, clean energy, and energy efficiency are helping South Carolina build stronger, more sustainable communities and local economies. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), for example, has provided…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. has earned prominent recognition in the Chambers and Partners USA 2025 Guide. The firm maintained its Band 1 designation for banking and finance in South Carolina,…
By Tom Poland A fence has become more than a way to mark property—delineate—as a five-dollar word goes. “I put that fence up to delineate precisely where my line…
By Reba Hull Campbell If it’s summer, that means it’s time to gear up for summer reading. Remember those summer reading clubs from childhood? In my family, we would…
Columbia Operatic Laboratory (COLab) is honored to have the opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth through “Forever Lifted, Forever Free.” This beautiful concert, which features the works of Black composers, will be…
Riverbanks Botanical Garden will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Saturday, June 7, with a special Earth Day-inspired celebration featuring a variety of family-friendly activities. Event Details: Who: Riverbanks Botanical Garden…
LifeNet South Carolina elevates patient care and crew safety with deployment of Zoll® AutoPulse® NXT
Device proven to be critical in emergency air medical transport of cardiac patients CAMDEN, SC – The LifeNet South Carolina program is reinforcing its commitment to safety and clinical excellence by integrating…
Carolina Children’s Home (CCH), a nonprofit that provides financial services and advocacy to children’s initiatives in South Carolina, has announced its 2025 scholarship and grant awards, totaling $333,000 to uplift…
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…
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – King’s North at Myrtle Beach National closed its back nine on May 26, 2025, as architect Brandon Johnson returned to lead the final phase of the…
By Jeff Becraft As I’ve said before, my Dad was a great man and my Mom was a great woman. They were two incredible parents. And so, as time…
A powerful shift in leadership is on the horizon. Global Core Strategies & Consulting (GCS) proudly presents the Unpacked Leadership Conference, a premier executive-level experience set for Friday, October 3,…
Cheryl Holland Recognized for Outstanding Achievements During 7th Annual Power in Heels The Columbia Chamber announced the winner of the 2025 Cathy Novinger Trailblazer Award, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of…
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is pleased to recognize the sixth cohort of educators who have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. This year’s Bronze level cohort…
June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) is partnering with several community organizations to host fun activities and informative workshops all…
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club, two of America’s top 100 resort courses, have added another accolade to their long list of…
The Solid Waste Division will once again focus on expedited trash collection for move outs, specifically. Solid Waste experiences large increases in bulk item collection during the spring and summer…
Who: City of Columbia Community Development Department and participating lender partners What: A partnership workshop to provide realtors with valuable information about our housing loan programs and the offerings available through our partner lenders. Some…
The City of Columbia Mayor’s Office and Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is proud to partner with EMS CLOSET, a volunteer-driven nonprofit founded by three generations of educators, to…
State Museum Executive Director among 25 leaders shaping the future of the museum field. The South Carolina State Museum announced that its Executive Director Amy Bartow-Melia has been selected as…
The statewide campaign encouraged SC residents to pick up litter and keep South Carolina beautiful PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, concluded its inaugural SC Sweep campaign in early May. The…
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSION Seeking to fill one (1) vacancy. The purpose of the…
What: The City of Columbia At-Large Councilmembers announce a new initiative designed to foster stronger engagement between elected officials and the residents they serve. Beginning with Councilwoman Aditi Bussells, each At-Large…
The City of Columbia is taking bold, collaborative steps to combat food insecurity through innovative partnerships, strategic investment, and community-centered programs. From mobile markets to technology-driven delivery, city leadership continues…
As of Monday, June 2, a portion of the Riverfront Park trail will be temporarily closed for approximately six months as Columbia Water begins construction on a new water intake…
Mark your calendars – we hope you can join us Monday, June 16, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Stormwater Studios for an informational meeting about the Williams…
Griffin Humphries founding members James M. Griffin and Badge Humphries are included in the 2025 edition of “Super Lawyers,” a peer-reviewed directory of the nation’s leading attorneys . James M.…

