WHO: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City Manager Teresa Wilson, American Heart Association, Connor Shaw, heart disease survivors and advocates for awareness. WHAT: Let’s have a heart to heart, about heart disease. The public…
Hundreds of the nation’s best collegiate bass-fishing anglers from across the country will be in Columbia, South Carolina, next week, Feb. 12-14, for the 2026 Columbia PFG College Fishing Presented by…
By Jeff Becraft The recent snow we had in South Carolina reminded me of a lot of things growing up. I grew up in Maryland and in our neighborhood, this was…
National spotlight highlights truth, remembrance, and the City of Orangeburg’s commitment to historical preservation Orangeburg Mayor Michael C. Butler will appear on CBS Mornings in an upcoming interview with Nate…
SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) software solutions, today announced that Masahiro Arai, Chief Operating Officer, has been named to the 2025 South…
Garvin Design Group announced that Isabella Barbagallo will join the firm as an interior design intern for the summer of 2026. Isabella is currently completing her junior year at Kansas…
MUSC Health leaders, community partners and local officials gathered yesterday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new primary care medical office building at 5213 Trenholm Road in the heart of…
S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame recognized in a concurrent resolution by the S.C. House and Senate By Chris Carter The South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame was formally…
Three newly appointed STARRS leaders are from South Carolina STARRS (Stand Together Against Racism and Radicalism in the Services) announced the addition of new members to its Board of Directors…
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, is pleased to announce the hiring of Shannon Shuler, MSW, LISW-CP, as Director of Lexington County Services.…
Senior Resources Celebrates a Year of Impact and Leadership at Annual Awards Celebration Senior Resources kicked off the year by celebrating the community partners, volunteers, and leaders who make its…
The South Carolina Power Team announced the addition of Meredith Atkinson as Director of Communications. In this role, Meredith will oversee the organization’s strategic communications and marketing initiatives, playing a…
Haruki Health and LouLou AI received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. CAMA Security, Creek Tides Energy and Power, Sentec, and Tada AI were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “We welcome these…
Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City of Columbia Economic Development staff, Shavonne Singletary, General Manager of Just Ink About It 2 What: The City of Columbia celebrates the grand re-opening and…
Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City of Columbia Economic Development staff, Owner and CEO Billy Messer What: The City of Columbia announced the grand opening of The Scrub Shop at its…
WHO: City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement WHAT: February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and the City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) remains committed…
The Columbia Chamber introduces yet another outstanding Midlands Business Accelerator cohort for 2026. This is our 5th cohort to date, and the eleven (11) dynamic CEOs (listed below) represent several…
The S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is now accepting nominations for its annual Community Star Award, which recognizes those who make a positive difference in their communities through environmental…
Come engage with local history at Historic Columbia! February has exciting programs like Pints for Preservation at Savage Craft Ale Works, a new guided walk exploring the trees of the…
Cohn Construction has completed the new headquarters for GoAtlas, designed to support the company’s growth. Located on a 9.74-acre site in Ridgeville, the 31,200 SF facility combines 10,500 SF of…
Who: City of Columbia Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund What: The City of Columbia Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund grant recipients will host two Climate Action Showcases displaying information on their Climate…
By Tom Poland To some, the smokehouse remains a symbol of the impoverished, rural South. Not me. I see it as a rustic savior, and I thank the late…
Adolescence is an important time, when young people begin forming attitudes, behaviors and beliefs around substance use, often earlier than many adults realize. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health…
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program recognized 76 of the 609 eligible hospitals for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care. These 76 hospitals achieved the…
The Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22-26, 2026, inviting locals and visitors alike to experience the Midlands through five days of thoughtfully curated dinners, tastings, competitions and interactive…
By Dr. Tom Mullikin and Sen. Tom Davis For years, Americans have been sold a false narrative: you can only protect the environment or grow the economy – but not…
As the spring semester begins, many college students face increased academic pressure to perform, manage demanding schedules and prepare for exams. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental…
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Tim Ray of Kelly Mill Middle School as the January Educator of the Month for the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program,…
Mission Lexington announced the promotion of Jamie Campbell to the role of Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Campbell brings nearly five years of dedicated service to Mission Lexington, having grown…
The public is invited to review and provide comments on the draft 2026 South Carolina Aquatic Plant Management Plan, which outlines how native and non-native aquatic plants should be best…
The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year. These projects need to take place between July 1, 2026 – June…
Over $82 million investment will create 90 highly skilled jobs Cyclic Materials, a leader in recycling solutions for rare earth elements, has announced it selects Chesterfield County to establish the…
Sustain SC announced updates to its Board of Directors, including the addition of a new board member and leadership changes to the Executive Committee that will support the organization’s purpose…
Attendees encouraged to bring feminine hygiene donations for women & girls in need The 5th Annual Cola Rosé Shower will proceed as planned despite ongoing construction at Williams-Brice Stadium. The…
The City of Columbia has launched a new online meeting management system designed to improve access, transparency, and communication for City meetings. The new meeting portal is available at: https://columbiasc.portal.civicclerk.com/ Moving…
In the not-so-distant future, Richland One will be a national model of excellence for urban, suburban and rural school systems serving diverse learners. Richland One Superintendent Dr. Todd Walker has…
Seventy award-winning photographs from an international competition showcase birds from around the world. The South Carolina State Museum will take flight this spring with the opening of the new exhibition, “Bird Photographer of the Year,” on Saturday, March 7. The exhibition features 70 award-winning images captured…
This year will officially usher in a new beginning for neighborhoods in the Olympia section of Columbia as construction will be getting underway to bring a new fire station to…
Beginning Wednesday, January 28, 2026, motorists traveling northbound on Assembly Street between Washington Street and Hampton Street (1400 block of Assembly Street) should expect lane shifts and traffic pattern changes associated with…
Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award Returns to Celebrate Columbia’s Cultural Leaders One Columbia for Arts and Culture announced the highly anticipated return of the Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. After…
Columbia College has earned significant recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, highlighted by a 28-spot rise in the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs category and multiple…
Four nursing programs rank in Top 10; plus, jumps for education and engineering Four nursing programs at the University of South Carolina rank in the Top 10 nationally in the…
WHAT: Lexington One Pathways to Employment Fair — a hiring and recruitment event for education and school support careers WHEN: Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. WHERE: White…
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) has selected FAST Enterprises, a leading government technology provider, to replace the agency’s aging information technology system with a modern, customer-focused DMV…
Gov. Henry McMaster delivered his final State of the State address Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, offering a broad vision for South Carolina’s future while reflecting on progress made during his…
By Tom Poland It was the photograph in my father’s war album. Her white kimono. Hair black as onyx. Pale, serene face. Perfect bone structure. Gloss, a sheen upon her…
Updated statewide resource offered free to all nonprofits to strengthen excellence, accountability, and impact. Together SC announced the launch of the new and significantly updated 5th Edition of Guiding Principles…
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, is pleased to announce the promotion of Shannon Boone to Vice President of Administration. In her new…
The 16th annual Mardi Gras Columbia festival — happening on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, from 12–7 p.m. at City Roots urban farm in the historic Rosewood neighborhood of…
By Jeff Becraft One Friday, I decided to go out for lunch. I don’t do this a whole lot; I usually pack a lunch. But lately I have enjoyed…