Windows of refreshment

March 6, 2025

By Jeff Becraft   There are windows in life. Sometimes circumstances can become overwhelming in life. It can be severe things… or maybe even little things that all start to…

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Portions of Riverfront Park will be temporarily closed for two successive weeks in March by Columbia Parks & Recreation Department

March 6, 2025

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Departments advises that portions of Riverfront Park remain temporarily closed through Friday, March 7 and the following week on Monday, March 10 through…

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City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities is calling for presenters for the 12th annual Small Business Week Conference

March 6, 2025

The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is looking for presenters to conduct breakout sessions during the City of Columbia’s 12th Annual Small Business Week Conference on Friday, May…

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GSSM Robotics Teams shine at South Carolina FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship

March 6, 2025

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) robotics teams excelled at the South Carolina FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Championship, held at Dreher High School on Feb.…

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Matt Sherman named 2025 5A Principal of the Year

March 6, 2025

Matt Sherman, Principal of Blythewood High School has been selected as the 2025 SCAAA 5A Principal of the Year, announced by The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA). This prestigious…

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Public invited to drop in to view free Lexington Two District art show

March 6, 2025

A favorite art exhibit of student work is free and open to the public at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center (L2PAC). The District Art Show, on the first and…

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Area youth invited to attend a community Youth Symposium

March 5, 2025

The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., invites youth in the West Columbia, Columbia and surrounding areas to attend its annual Youth Symposium on Saturday,…

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Architect Camden Muldrow joins Goodwyn Mills Cawood in Charlotte

March 5, 2025

Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is expanding its Charlotte team with the addition of architect Camden Muldrow, AIA, NCARB. Muldrow has nearly a decade of experience designing…

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Collins & Lacy, P.C.’s Retail & Hospitality Practice Group welcomes attorney Robert S. Forney

March 5, 2025

Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomed Robert S. Forney to its expanding Retail & Hospitality Practice Group. An accomplished trial attorney, Rob brings a wealth of litigation experience and a strong…

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A Conversation with Joel Edwards, Humimic Medical

March 5, 2025

Humimic Medical, an SCRA Member Company, is an industry leader in high-grade medical products. Their first invention, the ballistic gel, is best known for setting the standard for durability, quality,…

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Matt Sherman named 2025 5A Principal of the Year

March 5, 2025

Matt Sherman, Principal of Blythewood High School has been selected as the 2025 SCAAA 5A Principal of the Year, announced by The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA). This prestigious…

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Richland One to hold superintendent search community forums March 12-13

March 5, 2025

Richland One students, staff, parents and community members are invited to share their thoughts about the district’s next leader during three upcoming community forums. The community forums will be led…

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New website brings state and private organizations together to simplify and streamline education and workforce resources

March 5, 2025

The Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD), a partnership between state and local organizations including South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV), has announced the launch the pilot of FindYourFuture.sc.gov. This virtual platform…

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Downtown strategic plan & guidelines public open houses scheduled for March 12

March 5, 2025

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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City of Columbia to hold Grand Opening Ceremony for Copper Penny Boutique

March 5, 2025

Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia Economic Development, the Five Points Association, and the owner of Copper Penny Boutique What: Founded in 1987, Copper Penny has built a loyal following across the Southeast,…

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CRANSTON appoints Mitchell Murchison as new president and CEO

March 5, 2025

CRANSTON, a civil and structural engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, and planning firm serving Southeast communities since 1967, has appointed CRANSTON engineering veteran and principal Mitchell Murchison, PE, MBA, as its…

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City Council highlights | Tuesday, March 4, 2025

March 5, 2025

To begin the City Council meeting this evening (Tuesday, March 4, 2025), City Council presented a special proclamation declaring March 4, 2025, as Mr. John Victor Furgess, Sr. Remembrance Day.…

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Dominion Energy announces changes for all visitors at Lake Murray Public Park

March 5, 2025

Visitors Must Reserve Pass in Advance Cash No Longer Accepted at Gate All visitors will be required to have an advance reservation for the Lake Murray Public Park when it…

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Battle over teaching history in SC rages on: A report from the front

March 5, 2025

“A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government,” said George Washington. And how well do you think we’re doing with that right now?…

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Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery takes part in hip replacement research

March 5, 2025

Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery in Columbia, SC, announced their participation in an FDA clinical study for the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing implant, making theirs the first practice in the United States…

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SC Arts Commission announces 2025 recipients of state’s two arts awards

March 4, 2025

The South Carolina Arts Commission is happily announcing six unique and deserving 2025 recipients of the state’s highest recognitions for exceptional practice or support of contemporary and traditional art forms.…

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Lexington County: Safe Streets for All project

March 4, 2025

The Lexington County Department of Public Works is conducting a project to improve road safety in the county, through a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant received from the United…

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SIOS high availability software now validated for Cimcor’s CimTrak Integrity Suite

March 4, 2025

SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, announced that SIOS LifeKeeper and SIOS DataKeeper clustering software have been validated for use…

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PPA Challenger series amateur player registration is now live

March 4, 2025

The Professional Pickleball Association brings the inaugural season of the PPA Challenger Series Powered by JOOLA to the Columbia region on March 28 – 30. The tournament will be held…

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Community Resource Fair to offer help to those in need of supportive services

March 4, 2025

Who: Wiley Kennedy Foundation (WKF) and City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) What: The ONSE is partnering with the Wiley Kennedy Center and other community partners to host…

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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. announces new Board Chairman

March 4, 2025

Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., one of the Southeast’s premier accounting and consulting firms founded in 1991, announced the appointment of Bryan Hudson, CPA, ACI as the Firm’s new Chairman…

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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

March 4, 2025

LCIX, Matty AI, and SE.ai were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Agricarbon US, Bio Streamline, Blotting Innovations, Green Cape Health, and Lumiq received new grant funding. All…

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Greater Irmo Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala and Awards Night

March 4, 2025

On Friday, February 28, 2024, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding Chamber partners at the 2025 Irmo Chamber Awards Night and Gala, presented by Steve Padgett’s Honda of…

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LCK Report: SC construction experiences manufacturing-driven strong performance

March 4, 2025

  Year-End 2024 South Carolina Construction Trends Report Key Takeaways: In 2024, the manufacturing sector dominated construction starts in three of the four major South Carolina markets and is anticipated…

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Flock and Rally receives multiple American Advertising Awards

March 3, 2025

Flock and Rally, a women-owned and led integrated marketing and communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, received multiple ADDY awards, including a coveted Best in Local, three Special Judges…

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Disability Celebration Day returns this Saturday, March 8 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

March 3, 2025

Join the museum in celebrating those with disabilities with an exciting program featuring a community art project, silent disco and more. During Disability Celebration Day, guests have a special opportunity to ‘make…

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Board of Zoning Appeals | Thursday, March 6, 2025

March 3, 2025

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the…

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Historic Columbia announces March 2025 events

March 3, 2025

Historic Columbia announced programming and events for March 2025. See the full list of March’s events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…

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School Nurse honored by Mayor and Police Department

March 3, 2025

Pelion Mayor Frank Shumpert and Police Chief Chris Garner formally recognized and honored Pelion Elementary School Nurse Kayla Hale, with the Pelion Police Lifesaver Award. On February 13, during the…

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LRADAC announces Bruce E. Wright as new Chief Financial Officer and Tony Claremont as Director of Outpatient Services

February 28, 2025

LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces Bruce E. Wright as the agency’s new Chief Financial Officer and Tony Claremont as the new…

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More than $150,000 in Midlands Technical College Foundation Scholarships available

February 28, 2025

The Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF) is now accepting applications for more than 100 scholarships, totaling more than $150,000. The application window runs from March 1 through April 15, 2025.…

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The Winter Rainbow by Teri Leigh Teed selected for Manhattan Arts International Exhibition

February 28, 2025

The Winter Rainbow, a fine art photograph from Teri Leigh Teed’s Eleanor’s Dream series of her Healing Spirit Art© Collection, has been selected for the 2025 Manhattan Arts International Invitational…

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SCETV showcases documentary honoring the remarkable legacy of Harriet Tubman

February 28, 2025

Harriet Tubman | From the Railroad to a Spy is now available for online viewing, and South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will present the documentary to audiences across the…

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Downtown strategic plan & guidelines public open houses scheduled for March 12

February 28, 2025

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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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Angela Haigler of St. Matthews K-8 School as Educator of the Month

February 28, 2025

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Angela Haigler of Calhoun County School District’s St. Matthews K-8 School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for February.…

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Applications for immersion and 4K and enrollment for 5K in Lexington One are now open!

February 28, 2025

Lexington County School District One is now accepting applications for its immersion and pre-kindergarten (4K) programs, as well as enrollment for kindergarten (5K) for the 2025–26 school year. Students in…

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Founders Federal Credit Union names Ray Tanner to Board of Directors

February 28, 2025

The Founders Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has appointed Ray Tanner to serve as a director, effectively immediately. Bruce Brumfield, Chief Executive Officer made the announcement this morning following…

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Return To Monkey Island

February 27, 2025
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland Rated PG-13. When the news broke that forty-three monkeys were on the loose in Yemassee, South Carolina, people reacted big time. They double locked their doors and…

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Hampton Street Vineyard announces Chef Wesley Fulmer as executive chef & managing partner

February 27, 2025

Hampton Street Vineyard, the only upscale French restaurant in Columbia, SC, welcomes Chef Wesley Fulmer as its new executive chef and managing partner. Known for his innovative farm-to-table dishes and…

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Portions of Riverfront Park will be closed for two successive weeks in March by Columbia Parks & Recreation Department

February 27, 2025

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will close portions of Riverfront Park on Monday, March 3 through Friday, March 7, and the following week on Monday, March 10…

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Domtar’s Bill Edwards honored with ASPI Excellence in Leadership Award

February 27, 2025

FORT MILL, SC – Bill Edwards, Domtar’s senior vice president of Paper and Packaging Operations, received the prestigious Excellence in Leadership Award from the Association of Suppliers to the Paper…

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Lake Murray Country is set to host MLF Bass Pro Tour PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 presented by Strike King

February 27, 2025

Major League Fishing (MLF) is set to visit Lake Murray next week March 6-9, for the third regular-season event of the 2025 Bass Pro Tour – the PowerStop Brakes Stage 3…

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Denmark Technical College Oratorical Society wins top honors at Newberry College Speech and Debate Competition

February 27, 2025

Denmark Technical College Oratorical Society wins top honors at Newberry College Speech and Debate Competition The Denmark Technical College Oratorical Society delivered a strong performance at the Newberry College Speech and Debate Competition, earning…

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Keep the Midlands Beautiful kicks off shoe drive fundraiser to support litter prevention

February 27, 2025

Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s (KMB) annual shoe drive fundraiser begins March 1, 2025 and will continue through May 31, 2025. The shoe drive helps KMB raise funds to support its…

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Application period OPEN for firefighting positions at CRFD

February 27, 2025

Individuals who have dreamed about a career in the fire service now have the opportunity to be considered for open positions at one of the busiest departments in South Carolina.…

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