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

November 18, 2025

On Thursday, November 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 who…

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City of Columbia celebrates grand re-opening of Finlay Park

November 18, 2025

A restored destination for community, culture, recreation, and connection The City of Columbia proudly celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park on Saturday, November 15, 2025, marking the completion of a transformative revitalization…

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Denmark Technical College celebrates 10th cohort of electrical lineworker graduates

November 18, 2025

Denmark Technical College proudly marked a major milestone as it celebrated the graduation of its 10th cohort of electrical lineworkers. The ceremony, held at the James W. Bowden Sr. Lineworker Range, honored the…

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Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smartphone filmmaking contest winners announced at Red Carpet Premiere

November 18, 2025

The City of Columbia announced the winners of the first Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smart phone filmmaking competition, an opportunity created for movie enthusiasts and filmmakers of all age and skill…

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South Carolina State Museum named 2025 InventEd Regional Summit Awardee

November 18, 2025

Museum receives national recognition for advancing creativity and problem solving in education The South Carolina State Museum is proud to announce that it has been selected by the InventEd Network…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Ashley McLeod, Heritage Landcare

November 17, 2025

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…

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Gooding & Gooding, P.A. announces addition of Hugh Gooding to the firm

November 17, 2025

Gooding & Gooding, P.A., a personal injury law firm serving clients across South Carolina, announced that Hugh Gooding has joined the firm. He is practicing in the firm’s Allendale office,…

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Will Rees joins Columbia office of SMITH | ROBINSON law firm

November 17, 2025

Attorney Will Rees has joined the Columbia office of SMITH | ROBINSON law firm as an associate. He plans at this point to practice in the areas of general litigation…

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Genesis Healthcare donates $45,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank

November 17, 2025

Genesis Healthcare announced a $45,000 donation to Harvest Hope Food Bank to provide critical food assistance to individuals and families impacted by the recent pause in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

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Griffin Humphries earns top-level honors in Best Law Firms

November 17, 2025

Griffin Humphries has earned four honors in the just-released 2026 edition of “Best Law Firms®”, including Tier 1 recognition for its work in Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs for the…

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Morse joins Morton & Gettys

November 17, 2025

LeAnne Burnett Morse, a long-time York County resident, has joined Morton & Gettys. Her practice will focus on probate litigation and family law. Morse is a graduate of the University…

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Flock and Rally receives three honors at the 2025 IABC/SC Palmetto Awards

November 17, 2025

Flock and Rally, an award-winning integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, was honored with three awards from the 2025 International Association of Business Communicators awards for the…

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Together SC celebrates its 1,000th member and welcomes new Membership & Development Manager, Grace Williams

November 17, 2025

Together SC, the state’s network for nonprofit and philanthropic leaders, announced a major organizational milestone: the enrollment of its 1,000th member. This benchmark reflects the growing strength, trust, and statewide…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized in 2026 ‘Best Law Firms’ by Best Lawyers®

November 17, 2025

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. has been named a top-tier firm by Best Lawyers® in its 2026 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 17th consecutive year. The firm earned a national…

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Military Veterans Hall of Fame inductees address media in front of 9/11 memorial

November 17, 2025

  S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame holds Veterans Month press conference at Columbia Convention Center, site of the Hall’s permanent home By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Days after celebrating…

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Terracon names Gene Partin Columbia, SC operations manager

November 14, 2025

Terracon, a leading national consulting engineering firm comprised of engineers, scientists, architects, facilities experts, and field professionals, announces Gene Partin, CHMM, has been named operations manager of the company’s Columbia, South Carolina…

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e-vos expands IT support services with new office in Columbia, South Carolina

November 13, 2025

e-vos, a leading provider of IT support and technology solutions for small businesses based in South Carolina, announced the opening of its newest office in Columbia. This expansion marks a…

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Ellison Kibler team ranked No. 4 nationally on Forbes Wealth Management list

November 13, 2025

The Ellison Kibler team has been ranked No. 4 in the nation on Forbes’ 2025 “America’s Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth” list, the publication announced Wednesday. The rankings…

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The Duke Endowment makes $1 million grant for food aid during government shutdown

November 13, 2025

The grant to Feeding the Carolinas will support all ten major food banks in North & South Carolina Feeding the Carolinas, the association of food banks in North Carolina and…

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America Recycles Day: drop off paper, hazardous waste this Saturday

November 13, 2025

Richland County residents can drop off unwanted household items for America Recycles Day this Saturday, Nov. 15. The free event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at Columbia…

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Truliant & Truliant Foundation matching donations for holiday hunger relief

November 13, 2025

To combat food insecurity during the holidays, Truliant is teaming up with the Truliant Foundation by matching donations made to the Truliant Foundation through December 31 to support regional food…

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Trustus Theatre presents Into the Woods, a magical journey through fairy tales and consequences

November 13, 2025

Trustus Theatre Presents Into the Woods, a Magical Journey Through Fairy Tales and Consequences Trustus Theatre invites audiences to journey Into the Woods this holiday season with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony…

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Samsung hosted 9th annual Veterans Day Luncheon

November 13, 2025

650 meals were provided to veterans during the drive-thru event On Saturday, November 1, Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America (SEHA) hosted its Ninth Annual Veterans Day Luncheon in Newberry, continuing…

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The significance of the moment

November 12, 2025

There was no email on Friday because last Friday was Grandparents Day… and this was our first Grandparents Day for any of our grandkids at their school. So, we were…

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Where The Dead Live On

November 12, 2025
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   On a sultry August Sunday I drove up on Shady Grove Methodist Church. Seeing it resurrected James Agee’s “Shady Grove, Alabama, July 1936,” his description of…

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The joy of “ageless”

November 12, 2025

By Reba Hull Campbell   photo credit: Shell Suber I celebrated my 65th birthday this week secure in the fact I’m not yet “old.” That’s because I continue failing to…

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Magnus Development breaks ground on third industrial building at 803 Park

November 12, 2025

Magnus Development Partners announced the groundbreaking of Gateway 4, a 120,000 SF spec industrial building at 803 Park in Lexington County, SC. The project is adjacent to CAE Airport, the…

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United Community honors Veterans Day through donations across Southeast

November 12, 2025

United Community is honoring Veterans Day with $30,000 in donations to organizations across its footprint in support of veterans and their families. “We owe so many of the freedoms and…

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Infinity Marketing’s Caroline Sievers honored with Charleston’s “Best & Brightest” award

November 12, 2025

Infinity Marketing (“Infinity”), a marketing agency founded on principles of people, partnership, and performance, congratulates Caroline Sievers, a valued Infinity employee of six years, on being named one of Charleston’s…

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4-Star Morningstar Rating™ continues for faith and factor ETF licensing Wallick Investments’ Fidelis 100 Index

November 12, 2025

Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF, mandated to replicate Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis 100 Index, continues to receive a 4-Star Morningstar Rating™ for 3 year risk-adjusted performance out of 375 US…

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Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomes Shera L. Silvis as Director of Human Resources

November 11, 2025

Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomed veteran human resources professional Shera Silvis to the firm as Director of Human Resources. Shera earned her bachelor’s degree in history from the University of…

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Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomes Emily B. Peebles to trucking and construction practice groups

November 11, 2025

Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomed attorney Emily Peebles to its trucking and construction practice groups. Emily earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She earned…

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Lexington District One recognizes the Lexington One Educational Foundation for 30 years of support

November 11, 2025

During the Lexington County School District One School Board meeting that was held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Lexington One Educational Foundation was recognized for 30 years of support…

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What’s the opposite of bravery?

November 11, 2025

By Alan Cooper Publisher I was at the tennis courts last week playing doubles, and during a break, we started talking about Veterans Day. I mentioned the importance of what…

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GATHER COLA announces grand opening in the BullStreet District

November 11, 2025

Gather COLA, Columbia’s only open-air food hall, announced its grand opening on Friday, December 5, 2025, in the heart of the BullStreet District. Located at 2191 Pickens Street, Gather GOLA…

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Light up the night at NEON Joy in Five Points!

November 11, 2025

Five Points shines bright with a night of lights, music, and holiday cheer on Friday, November 21 The holiday season in Columbia officially kicks off in Five Points with NEON…

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Learn what soldiers ate during the American Revolution

November 11, 2025

Most of us are looking forward to a fine feast on the 27th of this month – turkey and all the trimmings. That’s our way of celebrating something that happened…

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The 34th Annual Toy Soldier Show is Saturday, Nov. 15

November 11, 2025

Heads up! The latest intelligence indicates that tiny armies are scheduled to invade Columbia on Saturday. They will establish a beachhead at S.C. Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum. There’s…

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New Vision Med Spa celebrates grand opening in Columbia

November 10, 2025

New Vision Med Spa is celebrating the grand opening of the new wellness and aesthetics center that blends medical expertise with modern health services. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place…

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Jan’s Van bringing free mammogram screenings to Irmo this January

November 10, 2025

Union United Methodist Church in Irmo will host Jan’s Van, a state-of-the-art Full Field Digital Mammography unit, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The mobile service, provided by Lexington Medical…

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Jabber & Isaac, PA celebrates 24 years of legal excellence with community drop-in 

November 10, 2025

Featuring office renovations, networking, and a toast to 24 years of service in probate, real estate, personal injury and more Jabber and Isaac, PA proudly celebrated their 24th Anniversary with a…

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Keith Haring Arts & Draughts radiates fall fun

November 9, 2025

The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Arts & Draughts, the museum’s biannual block party, on Friday, November 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This signature CMA…

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Callison Tighe & Robinson again included in 2026 Best Law Firms® rankings

November 9, 2025

Callison Tighe & Robinson has once again been named to the Tier One list for the Columbia region in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. This marks the 16th…

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Lourie Law Firm named to Best Law Firms list for 2026

November 9, 2025

Once again, Lourie Law Firm is being honored by Best Law Firms®. In its 2026 edition, the national guide is placing it in its top tier among Columbia firms in…

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Best Law Firms again names SMITH | ROBINSON to top tier in Columbia area

November 9, 2025

In its 2026 edition, Best Law Firms in America® has again named SMITH | ROBINSON to its Tier One list for the Columbia area. The firm was cited in Tier…

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Bluestein extends streak, is cited by Best Law Firms for 16th year in a row

November 9, 2025

When Best Lawyers in America® issues its annual list of Best Law Firms® for the Columbia area, you can be sure of one thing: Bluestein Attorneys will be among those…

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Lewis Babcock honored in new edition of “Best Law Firms”

November 9, 2025

Lewis Babcock is again being honored in “Best Law Firms®,” this year in three practice areas. Lewis Babcock is recognized in the 2026 edition in Tier 1 for the Columbia…

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Morton & Gettys earns Tier 1 honors in “Best Law Firms”

November 9, 2025

Morton & Gettys is again being recognized in “Best Law Firms®” as a Tier 1 firm for the Rock Hill area for its work in Trusts and Estates Law. The…

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