USC celebrates spring graduates

May 8, 2025

The University of South Carolina system will welcome thousands of new alumni in a series of four commencement ceremonies recognizing bachelor’s, master’s and professional degree recipients beginning Friday, May 9,…

A cure for FOMO (or also entitled 48 hours in the company of hooting, cackling and snorting friends*)

May 7, 2025

By Reba Hull Campbell At my age, there’s not much that can gin up a full-blown case of FOMO anymore. But when I recently realized I was the only one…

Denmark Technical College Commencement marks milestone for Class of 2025

May 7, 2025

The Denmark Technical College campus was filled with pride and inspiration as graduates crossed the stage at the college’s 76th annual commencement ceremony, held in the McDuffie Student Life Center.…

The Birds of Death

May 7, 2025

By Tom Poland   Forever Fly, You Black Riders Roads tell stories. I’ve come across the “Mule Kick That Killed Eight People” in Edgefield County. I’ve seen stores fall to…

Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC welcomes new team member

May 7, 2025

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the staff addition of Margie Blackwelder. Margie brings a wealth of experience and a heart for service to this Administrative Assistant…

Spring Art Festival highlights Native American artists

May 7, 2025

Discover a celebration of Native American culture and creativity at the Spring Art & Craft Festival, happening Saturday, May 17 at USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center. Held from 9…

Richland County Public Education Partners to host FREE Literacy Leap Book Fair to inspire young readers and build home libraries

May 7, 2025

A free family-friendly book fair designed to ignite a love of reading for summer learning enrichment Richland County Public Education Partners (RCPEP) announced the Literacy Leap Book Fair, a free,…

Muc-Off leases space at Magnus Development Partners’ 803 Park

May 7, 2025

Colliers | South Carolina’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR and John Peebles, SIOR represented Magnus Development Partners in the lease of 56,160 square feet of industrial space to Muc-Off…

City of Columbia and USC Upward Bound to host celebration for class of 2025 graduates

May 7, 2025

The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is partnering with the University of South Carolina’s Upward Bound Program to host a celebration honoring the Richland County School…

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio celebrates educators during May

May 7, 2025

Agency announces Bobbi Kennedy Award opportunity for educators South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is celebrating educators during Teacher Appreciation Week, held May 5-9, 2025. As part of this…

Francis Marion University Education Foundation receives $100,000 grant from Power:Ed to help SC students retain their merit scholarships

May 7, 2025

Francis Marion University Education Foundation (FMUEF), has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the expansion of FMU’s Summer Success program…

Hill Construction expanding manufacturing facility for Summit Lockers

May 7, 2025

Hill Construction joined the local owners of Summit Lockers to officially break ground on its new building expansion. Hill Construction has been selected to build a manufacturing facility expansion for…

Michael Edens of First Reliance Bank named Corporate Walk Chair for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2025 Light The Night

May 7, 2025

Michael Edens of First Reliance Bank Named Corporate Walk Chair for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2025 Light The Night The South Carolina/Georgia Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society…

Innovative waste management business — Crushr, a mobile dumpster compactor — comes to Columbia market

May 7, 2025

Crushr, the mobile waste compaction service helping companies reduce trips to the landfill and cut operational costs, has officially launched out of Columbia, South Carolina. Crushr is a state-of-the-art, proprietary…

Carolina Handling partners with Michael McDowell, Spire Motorsports at Talladega Superspeedway

May 7, 2025

A four-tire stop can be completed in under nine seconds, showcasing speed and teamwork from NASCAR’s top athletes. Likewise, Carolina Handling’s 1.1-hour average response time for breakdown calls outperforms the…

Fireworks with the SC Philharmonic returns to Segra Park

May 7, 2025

Celebrate Independence Day with a concert and fireworks in the BullStreet District The Columbia Fireflies and the South Carolina Philharmonic today announced that Fireworks with the Phil, presented by Prisma…

TWELVE QUESTIONS for Dr. Tom Mullikin, director South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

May 7, 2025

SCDNR Director discusses progress of first three months By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin newly sworn director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has accomplished much…

Initial RFP process sees strong interest in unfinished nuclear units

May 6, 2025

Santee Cooper has received a robust response to its initial request for expressions of interest related to the two partially constructed generating units at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station. The process…

Flock and Rally receives six industry awards from the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America

May 6, 2025

Flock and Rally, a women-owned and operated integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, celebrated multiple honors received at the annual Mercury Awards hosted by the South…

Ladies of Distinction Tea honors excellence in mental health

May 6, 2025

The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., serving West Columbia and surrounding areas, held its Ladies of Distinction Tea on Sunday, May 4, at the…

RCPEP to host inaugural Golden Apple Awards Luncheon celebrating excellence in Richland County education

May 6, 2025

Richland County Public Education Partners (RCPEP) announced the inaugural Golden Apple Awards Luncheon, an event dedicated to honoring educators, community advocates, and leaders who have made an extraordinary impact on…

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina puts community first in annual “Doing Good Works” volunteer day

May 6, 2025

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina proudly celebrated its fifth annual “Doing Good Works Day” on Saturday, April 26, continuing its strong tradition of community service and corporate social responsibility. This…

Hissho Sushi relocates headquarters, launches first South Carolina operation in York County

May 6, 2025

Hissho Sushi, one of the nation’s largest sushi distributors, announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters and primary distribution operations to York County, South Carolina. With an investment of $5…

Miss South Carolina delegates recognized at State House

May 6, 2025

The South Carolina State House welcomed more than 50 local delegates and volunteers from the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization on April 29 for Miss South Carolina Day, an annual…

City of Columbia proudly supports grand re-launch of The Free Medical Clinic

May 6, 2025

The City of Columbia is proud to have played a key role in supporting the grand re-launch of The Free Medical Clinic, a vital community healthcare resource serving uninsured residents…

U.S. films selected for international public television conference in Bilbao, Spain

May 5, 2025

SCETV continues role as U.S. INPUT Secretariat Five films from the United States were screened at the 2025 International Public Television (INPUT) Conference held May 3–7 in Bilbao, Spain. Hosted…

Catledge named new campus dean of USC Lancaster

May 5, 2025

Courtney Catledge has been named campus dean of the University of South Carolina Lancaster. Her appointment was announced on Monday, May 5, by USC Palmetto College Chancellor Susan Elkins, who cited Catledge’s administrative leadership, her track record for training nursing graduates who ably live and work in the USC Lancaster region, and her connection to internal…

Lake Murray nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice “Best Lake for Water Sports”

May 5, 2025

Lake Murray has once again been recognized on the national stage, earning a nomination for Best Lake for Water Sports in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for a second year in…

Monty Python’s Spamalot at Town Theatre

May 5, 2025

Join King Arthur and his sidekick Patsy as they recruit a few good men to form the Knights of the very, very, very Round Table. Upon gathering an incomparable assortment…

Richland Library Main’s café space is now home to Curiosity Coffee Bar

May 5, 2025

Richland Library announced the official opening of Curiosity Coffee Bar at Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly St.), where books and brews now go hand in hand in the newly activated…

Brighten up someone’s life

May 5, 2025

By Jeff Becraft   (Someone once told me they end their week and start their weekend with the Friday email. Well… maybe on this one, you can end your weekend…

Frank Baker honors late brother with $10,000 gift to Richland Library’s Friends and Foundation

May 5, 2025

Supporting Jazz and Literacy for Local Students Richland Library is honored to announce a generous $10,000 gift from longtime supporter Frank Baker to the Friends and Foundation of Richland Library…

Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will close the north end of Riverfront Park until May 21 for construction of trail

May 5, 2025

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will close portions of Riverfront Park effective immediately for public safety during heavy construction. Areas closed include the lower trail, a one…

Richland Library closes for CSI Day on May 14

May 5, 2025

Schedule Effective for all Library Locations on May14 All Richland Library locations will be closed, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, for Customer Service Improvement (CSI) Day. During CSI Day, Richland Library…

City of Columbia: Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions

May 1, 2025

The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BOZA) Seeking to fill one (1) vacancy. The Board…

Lexington One announces new WKES principal

May 1, 2025

Lexington County School District One announces that, effective July 1, 2025, Bridget A. Allison will serve as the new principal of White Knoll Elementary. The Board of Trustees approved this…

SC Student Loan Corporation launches a new employee-directed mini grants program

May 1, 2025

South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC), a nonprofit with over 50 years of experience in educational loan lending, has launched a mini grants program awarding a total of $25,000 to six SC nonprofits…

Saluda Shoals Park – Calendar of Events

May 1, 2025

Pickin’ & Piggin’ BBQ Cookoff — A Feast for Your Taste Buds! Sat, May 3, 2025, 11am – 1:30pm Get ready for a mouthwatering day at the Pickin’ & Piggin’ BBQ Cookoff! Taste…

Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission hosts Saluda Shoals Riverwalk groundbreaking ceremony

May 1, 2025

On April 29, the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Saluda Shoals Riverwalk at the Upper Boat Landing of Saluda Shoals Park. This monumental project marks…

Dawn Staley statue unveiled in Columbia, SC

May 1, 2025

A statue honoring University of South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley was unveiled Monday, April 21st, 2025 outside Colonial Life Arena. The bronze statue depicts Staley holding a basketball…

West Columbia Police Department hosts Lexington County Law Enforcement Memorial Service

May 1, 2025

The West Columbia Police Department will host the Lexington County Law Enforcement Memorial Service on May 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at the Marc Westbrook Judicial Center at 205 E.…

City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities to host 12th Small Business Week Conference

May 1, 2025

The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is hosting the City of Columbia’s 12th Annual Small Business Week Conference. During this year’s conference we will provide information and resources to…

AT&T expands fiber internet to over 500,000 locations in South Carolina

May 1, 2025

AT&T has expanded its fiber internet network to more than 500,000 customer locations across South Carolina. The move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to improve access to high-speed…

Columbia celebrates National Bike Month this May

May 1, 2025

The City of Columbia is inviting residents to take part in National Bike Month this May. In partnership with the League of American Bicyclists, the city is promoting cycling as…

Capt. Mose Rogers & The S.S. Savannah

May 1, 2025

By Tom Poland I visit cemeteries never knowing what I’ll find. February 10, a cemetery gave me a story that has the elements of a great movie—risk, bravery, tragedy, the…

Alaric Van Dam, M.D. joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA

May 1, 2025

Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced the addition of Dr. Alaric Van Dam to the team as of May 1st, 2025. Dr. Van Dam joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA…

Do it right the first time

May 1, 2025

One time when I was up in Maryland, I bought a big bag of frozen blueberries. Now this was a big bag. I felt along the top when I was first opening…

Touch-A-Truck returns to Soda City on May 17

April 30, 2025

The City of Columbia’s third annual Touch-A-Truck event is set to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the 1700 block of Main…

Mindful Steps Walk to raise mental health awareness – May 3

April 30, 2025

The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is teaming up with Girl Get Up Society to host the Annual Mindful Steps Walk on Saturday, May 3, 2025,…

Downtown Lexington steakhouse to open this May

April 30, 2025

Ember Lexington promises unforgettable flavors and an unmatched dining experience Residents of Lexington will soon experience an elevated dining occasion showcasing expertly aged, hand-cut steaks, sustainably sourced seafood, and housemade…