Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the promotion of Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer and Executive Vice President. Wilbanks joined the Southern First team…
Home weatherization program available to eligible customers More than 500 Dominion Energy customers in Batesburg-Leesville communities are eligible for free energy-saving products and services. The company recently hosted a kickoff event…
The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art public art program will unveil ten new turtle sculptures painted and decorated by local artists during the Artista Vista arts festival on Saturday, April 12…
By Tom Poland I wish we had. I traded letters with a writer who lived alone in the remote reaches of Alaska, the Land of the Midnight Sun. Poet…
The City of Columbia Parking Services, in coordination with the local chapter of The American Heart Association, announces an initiative to bring awareness of heart health to the City of Columbia…
Lex Knox and Tommy Fortson Recognized for Distinguished Careers Embodying the Core Values of Junior Achievement Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina recently announced the induction of Lex Knox and…
Six emerging life science startups from South Carolina to Ireland to receive guidance, mentoring and business-focused curriculum modules taught by industry experts, including Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Inspire Agency, Maynard Nexsen,…
Non-profit contributed 1.3 billion to the state economy and supported 6,600 jobs focused on growing innovation and technology in South Carolina The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) hosted its annual…
New Early Learning Center Focuses on Literacy, Individualized Education, and Character Development Talented and Gifted Academy (TAG Academy) announced its official opening on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 141 Riverchase…
Hundreds gathered at the South Carolina Research Authority’s annual summit in Columbia yesterday, where Charleston-based Case Status was awarded Company of the Year, Jim Jacob of StoryButton was awarded Founder of the…
New state-of-the-art spaces will enhance patient care MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown leadership and physicians marked significant milestones yesterday with ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate the opening of a new…
A post-Vietnam Marine’s perspective of being an American boy with the Vietnam War as a backdrop By W. Thomas Smith Jr. THE VIETNAM WAR – a hard, grisly, grim grind…
Expert James Campbell to Share Insights on Effective Adolescent Modalities – Free Seminar Hosted by LRADAC on May 1 According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, only about 10%…
The University of South Carolina Controller’s Office earned its 14th-consecutive Certificate of Achievement in Finance Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for…
Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Varna International Music Academy announces the lineup for the 2025 Muzika! season, under the artistic direction of Gregory Buchalter from the Metropolitan…
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the first quarter of 2025. Sales Transactions Nick Stomski, SIOR, Jake Nidiffer, SIOR, and Ryan Causey represented the…
In recognition of National Youth Violence Prevention Week, the City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (OSNE) is partnering with Richland One schools and local community organizations to…
The BullStreet District welcomed its newest business on April 9, 2025, as The Laundry, a highly anticipated event venue, officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided tours, and…
Monkee’s of Columbia announced a new chapter with the arrival of owner Morgan Chapman, who was officially welcomed to the Devine Street business community, April 9, 2025. The event was…
On April 8, 2025, Don Herriott, former Board Chair of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), was honored with the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Henry McMaster. The award…
Jonathan M. Robinson, the managing member of SMITH | ROBINSON law firm, is to be honored with the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law’s Gold Compleat…
La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate attorney at Robinson Gray law firm, is to be honored with the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law’s Silver Compleat Lawyer Award.…
For the 11th straight year, the University of South Carolina has earned the No. 1 ranking in the country for its International MBA program, according to the 2025 Best Graduate…
NAI Columbia recently welcomed Noah Moore to the Columbia brokerage team. Moore joins the Columbia office as a brokerage associate specializing in retail, commercial land, and tenant and landlord representation.…
Turner Padget announces the additions of Robyn Madden as of counsel in the Professional License Defense practice and Jacob (Jake) M. Thompson, III as an associate in the Insurance Litigation…
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Ann Beckwith, CFP® to the board of directors of Sistercare. Sistercare’s philosophy is to empower survivors of domestic violence and their children…
On Saturday, April 5, Jason Burroughs and Darren Ashley made Fishers of Men history by winning their second national championship. The two-man team clinched victory with a three-day total of 68.49…
Kelly Morrow, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named a fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. Kelly was officially inducted at an April 5th dinner…
Chesterfield LLC has officially closed on the acquisition of a prime industrial site in Richland County, paving the way for the development of the Carolina Pines International Commerce Center. This…
On Saturday, April 5, Jason Burroughs and Darren Ashley made Fishers of Men history by winning their second national championship. The two-man team clinched victory with a three-day total of 68.49…
Denmark Technical College announced Jevon Gilliard has been hired as athletic director. A respected leader in Denmark Tech’s athletic history, Gilliard brings an unparalleled record of success and a deep…
The City of Columbia’s Homeless Services Ad Hoc Committee will hold its next public meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at City Hall to discuss progress, key insights, and forward-looking strategies…
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is hosting the City of Columbia’s 12th Annual Small Business Week Conference on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 9:00AM – 3:30PM at the…
After a one-year hiatus, The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is coming back in October of 2025. A specific date has not been set yet, but it will be announced as…
Who: City of Columbia’s Office of Sustainability, City of Columbia Climate Protection Action Committee, SC Public Health Association, Central Midlands Council of Governments, local environmental organizations, artists, educators, and community members.…
Sistercare’s 3rd Annual EmpoweRun 5k Walk and Run Sistercare and Jamie Scott Fitness are joining together to host the 3rd annual EmpoweRun 5k walk and run to benefit Sistercare’s ongoing…
You know about the Doolittle Raid – or at least, you should. On April 18, 1942 – just over four months after the Pearl Harbor attack – sixteen B-25B Mitchell…
On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the Planning 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 media…
On April 15, Kona Ice is offering free sweet treats, giving taxpayers a refreshing break and a tropical escape from the stress of filing returns Tax Day can be stressful,…
By Jeff Becraft I am building a storage shed in my backyard. I am being trained by this guy in a blue shirt off of YouTube University. I watched…
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Celebrates Milestones with Exciting Events in Q2 2025 Riverbanks Zoo and Garden continues its momentum from a landmark 50th anniversary year with a series of exciting…
Jason Marx, MD, MBA, joins Prisma Health to serve as president of the Prisma Health Medical Group. In this role, Dr. Marx will oversee one of the largest and most…
Limited tickets still available for the Grand Tasting and other select events The eighth annual Columbia Food & Wine Festival — the Midlands’ premier six-day culinary experience — returns April…
The Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH), Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), and the Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), and are…
National Sheriff of the Year 2021 and current S.C. State Guard commander honored in brick garden By Chris Carter Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, who also commands the all-volunteer…
Students at three Richland County schools will engage in hands-on environmental learning this school year, thanks to financial support from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD). Twice each…
The 2025 edition of Best Lawyers® has named Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. shareholder Charlton deSaussure “Lawyer of the Year” for Public Finance Law in Charleston. Charlton earned this prestigious designation…
The South Carolina Arts Commission is welcoming an artistic pair of new members to its nine-person board of commissioners for three-year terms after their gubernatorial appointments and state senate confirmations.…
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) shares that Stacey Lenau, SPHR, has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources (HR). She has worked in Human Resources for over twenty years…
Prisma Health is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) throughout its service areas in South Carolina and Tennessee. As part of its commitment to hear from its community members,…