Denmark Technical College students earn $15,000 scholarships at inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund Workforce Development Summit

February 20, 2025

Two Denmark Technical College students, Ra’Niyah Daniels and Kawonna Maple, were each awarded the Cal & Annette Johnson Scholarship, valued at $15,000, at the inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund Workforce…

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Constellation Concert: Music in the Observatory returns Thurs., Feb. 20 | 6:30 – 10 p.m.

February 20, 2025

Guests are invited to experience live music in the museum’s Observatory with this new concert series featuring Alt-R&B act Death Ray Robin. Performing solo, Columbia, SC native and Death Ray…

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Denmark Technical College inducts four into Alumni Hall of Fame

February 20, 2025

Denmark Technical College honored four distinguished alumni during its Second Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Induction, held as part of the 8th Annual President’s Legacy Scholarship Gala. A highlight of…

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City of Columbia to host groundbreaking celebration to recognize revitalization efforts in Historic Lower Waverly/Martin Luther King community

February 20, 2025

Who: TN Development Corporation, Community Development Department, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Councilman Ed McDowell What: The City of Columbia is hosting a groundbreaking celebration to recognize four single-family homes that are to…

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City of Columbia Planning Division seeks Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts volunteers

February 20, 2025

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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Ribbon cutting set for Cline’s Salon February 27

February 20, 2025

The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the ribbon-cutting and new location opening for Cline’s Salon on Thursday, February 27 at 2:00 p.m. at 804 Lady Street. This salon is celebrating…

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Denmark Technical College students earn $15,000 scholarships at inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund Workforce Development Summit

February 19, 2025

Two Denmark Technical College students, Ra’Niyah Daniels and Kawonna Maple, were each awarded the Cal & Annette Johnson Scholarship, valued at $15,000, at the inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund Workforce…

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Colliers brings mixed-use building in the Vista to full occupancy; announces investment opportunity

February 19, 2025

Colliers | South Carolina announces that 823 Gervais Street is 100% occupied as The Gameshow Challenge leased the last remaining space. Colliers’ Mary Winter Teaster, John Gressette and Sydney Lanham…

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Renewal Season is in full effect for Business Licensing!

February 19, 2025

Please utilize either the new online portal at https://columbiasc.hdlgov.com/ or with the QR code below You can also utilize the Statewide Renewal Portal at https://www.localblrenewal.com/ Benefits to using our new online portal: Convenience: Renew…

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City Council Highlights | Tuesday, February 18, 2025

February 19, 2025

To begin the City Council meeting this evening (Tuesday, February 18, 2025), City Council presented several proclamations including Jayme Hill’s Kidz Kindness Day and Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Day.  Born in 2018,…

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“The Shot Heard Round the World” A 250th American Revolution anniversary celebration of Lexington County’s namesake: The Battle of Lexington and Concord

February 19, 2025

Lexington’s Old Mill Pond Trail | April 19, 2025 | 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. On April 19, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m., history comes to life at Lexington’s Old…

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NAI Columbia announces January 2025 Transactions

February 19, 2025

Sales: Jack Springs sold 4530 Highway 17 South in North Myrtle Beach, SC. The ±2.13 site sold for $5,250,000. Jack Springs, Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers sold two parcels…

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Blood pressure kit donations to support veterans’ heart health

February 19, 2025

American Heart Association provides blood pressure kits to Dorn VA Medical Center with support from Boyer Construction The American Heart Association, committed to creating a world of healthier lives for all,…

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PHENOGY AG outlines growth strategy in Columbia, strengthening City’s role in clean energy innovation

February 19, 2025

PHENOGY AG, a Swiss-based energy storage startup, outlined its growth strategy in Columbia, reinforcing the city’s position as a hub for clean energy innovation. “Columbia is the ideal launchpad for…

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Literacy SC announces 2025 board officers, highlights community volunteer opportunities

February 19, 2025

Literacy SC, central South Carolina’s leading adult literacy nonprofit, announces its 2025 board officers and invites community members to join its mission of teaching practical reading, writing, and math skills…

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NP Strategy announces leadership transition

February 19, 2025

Amanda Loveday Named CEO and Jean Cecil Frick Named COO  NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm specializing in crisis response, media, and public relations, announced a leadership transition that will…

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FJ Rabon Construction announces the next generation of leadership

February 19, 2025

FJ Rabon Construction, Inc., a leading provider of septic and construction services in the Columbia, SC area, announces that Will Rabon, the son of Ben and Ashleigh Rabon, has joined…

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Richland One executive director of information technology to be inducted into Consortium for School Networking’s Volunteer Hall of Fame

February 18, 2025

Dr. Candice Coppock, Richland One’s executive director of information technology (IT), will be inducted into the 2025 Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN) Volunteer Hall of Fame. The non-profit organization is…

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SIOS Technology honored with multiple industry awards for innovation in high availability and disaster recovery

February 18, 2025

SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, announced that it has received multiple industry recognitions for its innovative solutions that ensure…

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South Carolina Pimento Cheese Festival debuts in Columbia this spring

February 18, 2025

Red Maple Events, LLC has announced that South Carolina’s first Pimento Cheese Festival will be held on Saturday, March 29 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia,…

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Limitless Purpose provides opportunities for all children

February 18, 2025

As Limitless Purpose celebrates its 5th anniversary, the organization has announced two opportunities for children and families: Limitless Learner Summer Incentive Awards and the annual free Family Celebration event in…

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Trinity Partners facilitates investment sale of industrial facility in West Columbia, SC

February 18, 2025

Trinity Partners announced the successful investment sale of a 28,000 square foot Class B industrial facility located at 971 Harbor Drive in West Columbia, SC. Representing the buyer in the…

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Domestic violence survivors embark on a 5 week self-defense journey

February 18, 2025

Empowering Survivors Through Krav Maga Sistercare and Jamie Scott Fitness are joining together to provide a group of domestic violence survivors with a series of five Krav Maga self-defense classes,…

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Scout Motors to host series of Community Connection forums in Blythewood

February 18, 2025

Meetings will provide another opportunity for Midlands community to engage with the Scout team and see concept vehicles in-person Scout Motors will host a series of Community Connection forums in…

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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions

February 18, 2025

The City of Columbia is now accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The Board…

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City of Columbia welcomes PHENOGY Inc. to Columbia for their future US Headquarters in the Capital City

February 18, 2025

WHO: Mayor Pro-Tem Will Brennan, Columbia Economic Development, PHENOGY Inc., Columbia World Affairs Council, Columbia Metropolitan Airport and the University of South Carolina. WHAT: Mayor Pro-Tem Will Brennan, Co-Founder and CEO of…

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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in ThreatCaptain

February 18, 2025

South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in ThreatCaptain. The Greenville-based IT startup provides a financial cyber risk discovery platform designed specifically for managed service providers,…

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Conservative voters continue strong support for conservation

February 18, 2025

In a state-wide poll, Republican primary voters express significant support for conservation and resilience efforts across South Carolina.  A new state-wide poll of 1,200 GOP voters conducted by Sustain SC…

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“From Overwhelmed to Optimized: Unleashing Agentic AI for Small Business Growth”

February 18, 2025

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center’s Small Business Council is hosting an educational seminar on February 20, 2025. The Chamber’s Small Business Council regularly hosts seminars for business owners and…

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Chapin Commercial Construction announces plans for Lake Murray Business Park

February 18, 2025

New mixed-use development to bring office, retail and flex space to booming Chapin community Chapin Commercial Construction announced its latest project, Lake Murray Business Park, a premier mixed-use development coming to…

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Limitless Purpose offers opportunities for children

February 17, 2025

As Limitless Purpose celebrates its 5th anniversary, the organization has announced two opportunities for children and families: Limitless Learner Summer Incentive Awards and the annual free Family Celebration event in…

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Design/Development Review Commission | Thursday, February 20, 2025

February 17, 2025

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Design/Development Review Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public and/or…

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School District Five teacher selected for prestigious learning opportunity

February 17, 2025

Spring Hill High School teacher Marc Turner was selected for a prestigious learning opportunity to study the lives and service of an American Veteran with National History Day® (NHD) and the American Battle…

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Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to host annual Youth Symposium

February 17, 2025

WHO: City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, Iota Omicron Sigma Chapter, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. WHAT: The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamm Rho Sorority, Inc. will…

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Beat the Winter Blues at EdVenture

February 14, 2025

When the weather is dreary, the kids are out of school, and the cabin fever kicks in, there’s no better place to bring the family than EdVenture! This February, EdVenture…

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Columbia World Affairs Council merges with Columbia Council for Internationals

February 14, 2025

The merger expands regional capacities to host international leaders & students and to connect with more American professionals & families in the Midlands The Columbia World Affairs Council (CWAC) announces…

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Over 350 S.C. Cooperative Extension professionals donate supplies to Rapid Shelter Columbia as part of the statewide conference

February 14, 2025

More than 350 Cooperative Extension professionals from across South Carolina came together for a statewide service project to support Rapid Shelter Columbia during the second biennial South Carolina Joint Cooperative…

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Denmark Technical College announces new vice president for student affairs

February 14, 2025

Denmark Technical College announce Dr. JL Porter as the new Vice President for Student Affairs. With over 17 years of distinguished service in public and private universities and community colleges,…

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Lexington Two Schools recertified by the Arts in Basic Curriculum Institute

February 14, 2025

Lexington Two’s Saluda River Academy for the Arts and Busbee Creative Arts Academy have been recertified as ABC Certified Schools by the Arts in Basic Curriculum Institute for exemplary efforts…

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The Forgotten Rain Porch

February 14, 2025

By Tom Poland   A reader and friend, Zilphy DuRant of Florence, South Carolina mailed me a letter and clipping from The Post and Courier about an architectural feature I’d…

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Tickets on Sale NOW: Southern Shuckdown Charity Oyster Roast benefitting the Big Red Barn Retreat

February 13, 2025

Proudly Presented by The Folline King Group at Merrill Lynch, a Bank of America Company The Big Red Barn Retreat announced the 3rd annual Southern Shuckdown Charity Oyster Roast, presented…

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ECSC Sports wins governor’s cup award for rivals in Red Tour

February 13, 2025

Experience Columbia SC Sports won the coveted Governor’s Cup Award Tuesday for the Rivals in Red Tour that brought in 70,000 visitors and soccer fans from across the globe to…

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C.A. Johnson High becomes first Midlands school to offer Prisma Health’s MedEx Academy program

February 13, 2025

Prisma Health has expanded its MedEx Academy program to C.A. Johnson High School, which becomes the first school in the Midlands to offer the program. MedEx Academy is a one-of-a-kind…

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Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands hosts classes for children suffering the loss of a loved one

February 13, 2025

 One in 9 children in South Carolina will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the age of 18. Processing that grief, especially the loss of a loved one,…

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NAI Columbia’s Kelly Chambers Team close $2.68 million sale for target anchored shopping center

February 13, 2025

NAI Columbia’s Kelly Chambers Team, consisting of Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers, successfully closed the $2.68 million sale of a ±27-acre site on Augusta Highway in Lexington, South Carolina.…

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A great day to reach out

February 13, 2025

By Jeff Becraft   Last Saturday, I got up and I just didn’t feel that great. Something was off. I thought maybe it was my sugar levels were off or…

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Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to host annual Youth Symposium

February 13, 2025

WHO: City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, Iota Omicron Sigma Chapter, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. WHAT: The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamm Rho Sorority, Inc. will…

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House Ways and Means Chair appoints new SCRA board trustee

February 13, 2025

South Carolina Research Authority announces that State Representative Robby Robbins has joined SCRA’s board of trustees as a member of the executive committee. Rep. Robbins was appointed to the board…

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Former Ford and eBay executive Suzy Deering named executive-in-residence at USC College of Information and Communications

February 13, 2025

The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications has announced the appointment of Suzy Deering, a seasoned leader in global marketing and communications, as its new executive-in-residence starting…

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Cordes Kennedy joins Robinson Gray as member

February 12, 2025

Cordes B. Kennedy has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member. Cordes is an experienced personal injury defense attorney and will focus his practice at the firm on healthcare…

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