Cuddles & Carriages announces grand opening in Evans, Georgia

March 18, 2025

Cuddles & Carriages, a new baby, toddler, and children’s clothing store, announced its grand opening ceremony on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Located in Evans at 400 Town…

William Buyck joins Columbia office of SMITH | ROBINSON law firm

March 18, 2025

Attorney William P.A. Buyck III has joined SMITH | ROBINSON law firm in an Of Counsel capacity. He started with the firm in the Columbia office on Feb. 18, and…

Securing National Media Coverage: How to Maximize Your Impact

March 18, 2025

By Maya Ward, Manager at NP Strategy   Securing national media coverage is a significant achievement that can elevate a brand’s visibility and credibility, providing unmatched exposure and opening doors…

City of Columbia selected to receive additional funding to continue the Youth Climate Action Fund program supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies

March 18, 2025

*Deadline Extended* The City of Columbia has been awarded an additional $100,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies to extend the Youth Climate Action Fund microgrant program for another year. Building on the…

Mast General Store Passport now available

March 18, 2025

All roads lead to the Mast Store, and now you can document your journey with the Mast Store Passport. Many guests at the Mast Store remark that walking over the…

Universal Industrial Gases, LLC grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Darlington County

March 18, 2025

Company investing nearly $100 million in new facility Universal Industrial Gases, LLC (UIG) is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Darlington County. The company is investing nearly $100…

Hitting the ground running

March 18, 2025

The state’s new SCDNR Director is leading the way in galvanizing enthusiasm and partnering-participation in cleanup efforts around South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the near-seven weeks since…

She Loves Me at Town Theatre

March 17, 2025

Dearest Theatre Lovers, With hearts brimming with affection and excitement, we invite you to be swept away by She Loves Me. This enchanting musical, filled with romance, humor and a…

George Bailey to speak at CREW Midlands Lunch Program about the impact of the Boyd Foundation

March 17, 2025

George Bailey, President of the Boyd Foundation, will be the featured speaker at the CREW Midlands Lunch Program on April 1st, where he will share insights about the foundation’s significant…

DAV Charitable Service Trust awards a $30,000 grant to Senior Resources to help provide meals to homebound veterans

March 17, 2025

Senior Resources has received a generous grant of $30,000 from DAV Charitable Service Trust to provide nutritional support through Meals on Wheels to veterans in Richland County. This funding will…

SC Economics hosts Zoo-nomics workshop to bring economics to life for teachers

March 17, 2025

SC Economics successfully hosted Zoo-nomics: Wild Ways to Teach Economics in the Classroom at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The event brought together 34 teachers from…

Genesis Healthcare named Business of the Year by Greater Darlington Chamber

March 17, 2025

Genesis Healthcare was named 2024 Business of the Year at the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, held on February 27 at the American Legion Post 13. This honor…

PalmettoPride to host a press conference to celebrate 2025 Art Contest winners and announce its SC Sweep campaign

March 17, 2025

PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, is inviting legislators and members of the media to attend a press conference where the organization will celebrate the winners of the Governor’s Art Contest…

City of Columbia Community Development Department announces 2025 Community Development Week and 50th Anniversary

March 17, 2025

WHO: City of Columbia Community Development Department WHAT: City of Columbia Community Development department is celebrating fifty years of service and Community Development Week with various activities. WHEN: Monday, April 21, 2025 –…

SC Chamber to host Spotlight on Agriculture and Forestry event

March 17, 2025

South Carolina’s agribusiness, agriculture, and forestry industries are vital to our state’s economy, with a diverse range of companies from family farms and livestock producers to large food manufacturers. In…

CAE implements loading zone regulations

March 17, 2025

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has implemented loading zone regulations in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – which states that patrons may only pull up to the curb in front…

Richland Library introduces new Entrepreneur-in-Residence

March 17, 2025

Meet Donna Davis, Entrepreneur-in-Residence Richland Library introduced Donna Davis as the Spring 2025 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR), bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Davis,…

DAV Charitable Service Trust awards a $30,000 grant to Senior Resources to help provide meals to homebound veterans

March 17, 2025

Senior Resources has received a generous grant of $30,000 from DAV Charitable Service Trust to provide nutritional support through Meals on Wheels to veterans in Richland County. This funding will…

City of Columbia announces t-shirt sale in support of the Go Red Campaign

March 17, 2025

The City of Columbia is hosting a t-shirt fundraiser for American Heart Association. With the guidance of City Manager Teresa Wilson, we are proud to join alongside the American Heart…

Lexington One opens limited school choice for the 2025–26 school year

March 17, 2025

 Lexington County School District One will offer some limited school choice opportunities during the 2025–26 school year. This limited school choice option allows Lexington One students to attend schools outside…

Serve Your County: Apply for positions on volunteer boards, committees

March 17, 2025

Richland County residents can take active roles in their local government by applying to serve on one of several boards, committees and panels. County Council is accepting applications through 5…

Soda City Market nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

March 17, 2025

Soda City Market, a cornerstone of Columbia’s vibrant community, has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Farmers Market category. Selected by a panel of USA…

SC Housing helps public servants achieve homeownership with the ‘25 Palmetto Heroes Program

March 17, 2025

SC Housing is turning homeownership dreams into reality for South Carolina’s public service heroes through the 2025 Palmetto Heroes Program, which provides $10,000 in forgivable down payment assistance alongside low,…

Leadership South Carolina announces new executive director

March 14, 2025

Jody Jernigan Named Executive Director of State’s Most Respected Leadership Program Jody Jernigan has been named executive director of Leadership South Carolina, South Carolina’s oldest and most-recognized leadership development program.…

Richland County Sheriff’s Department hosts annual retirees luncheon

March 13, 2025

Past and present have been gathering for more than a quarter century By W. Thomas Smith Jr. SHERIFF LEON LOTT AND THE RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (RCSD) hosted the department’s…

Colliers South Carolina Retail Report: SC retail market stabilizing after rapid gains

March 13, 2025

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Initial, though possibly temporary, signs of stability began to appear across South Carolina as new deliveries…

Higher Ground

March 13, 2025

By Jeff Becraft   Years ago, at a camp called SOTO out in the Ozarks of Arkansas, our kids and I were part of that week’s camp and we were…

The NY Cat & Dog Film Festivals bring heartwarming pet stories to The Nick

March 13, 2025

Get ready for a purr-fectly delightful and tail-waggingly fun day at The Nickelodeon Theater on April 12, as we welcome The NY Cat Film Festival and The NY Dog Film…

ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. selects Lexington County for first South Carolina operation

March 13, 2025

 $70 million investment will create 130 new jobs ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. (ALLTAPE), a manufacturer of adhesive products, announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina…

Like Being in a Liberace Movie

March 13, 2025

By Tom Poland   For thirteen years I jogged a trail running within 60 feet of stolen art hidden in the home of acquaintance Roger Streeter. I had no clue…

St. Pat’s in Five Points Race, Parade and Festival Road Closures

March 13, 2025

The Five Points Association will be sponsoring the St. Pat’s in Five Points Race, Parade and Festival on Saturday, March 15, 2025.  The festivities will kick off with the Get…

St. Pat’s in Five Points returns to Columbia, South Carolina this Saturday, March 15

March 13, 2025

St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns for its 43rd event this Saturday, March 15, from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. in Columbia, S.C. The festivities kick off…

‘On Patrol: Live’ brings real-time policing to the public eye

March 13, 2025

How the hit TV series benefits the Richland County Sheriff’s Department By W. Thomas Smith Jr. [A version of this article was published in POLICE1, March 11, 2025] SINCE ITS…

Columbia Museum of Art’s Contemporaries invite you to step “Through the Looking Glass”

March 12, 2025

Prepare to have your perceptions challenged and your imagination ignited! The Contemporaries, an affinity council of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), announced their highly anticipated annual gala, “Through the…

SC Chamber to host 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium

March 12, 2025

Please join the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for our Fourth Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium, on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Columbia Convention Center.  The annual Women’s Leadership Symposium celebrates…

Denmark Technical College joins national E-Mobility Fellowship Program to advance careers in clean energy

March 12, 2025

Denmark Technical College has joined the E-Mobility Fellowship Program, a nationwide initiative aimed at preparing students for careers in the electric vehicle and clean energy sectors. The partnership with EVHybridNoire,…

Spectrum and Teamsnap announce expanded sponsorship to triple investment in youth sports Columbia area teams to receive support as part of national expansion

March 12, 2025

Spectrum, one of the nation’s largest broadband connectivity providers, announced a landmark, multi-year agreement to triple its investment in community sports organizations nationwide by partnering with TeamSnap, the #1 youth…

Downtown strategic plan & guidelines public open houses scheduled for today March 12

March 12, 2025

Mark your calendars – we’re hosting two public open houses on Wednesday, March 12! These drop-in format open houses are a chance to review the draft guidelines, which are a…

EFP, LLC. expanding Lee County operations

March 12, 2025

$31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs EFP, LLC. (Engineered Foam Packaging) is expanding its operations in Lee County. The company’s $31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs. EFP,…

Tom Cotter of “America’s Got Talent” comes to Harbison Theatre

March 12, 2025

The first comedian to reach the AGT finals, Cotter performs in Columbia one-night-only, March 21 Tom Cotter, the breakout star from Season 7 of “America’s Got Talent!” (AGT), is set…

County’s Seed Sanctuary program blooming for spring

March 12, 2025

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is once again offering warm-season vegetable, herb and wildflower seeds to Richland County residents at no cost through its Seed Sanctuary program.…

Lexington County Councilman wins Statewide Volunteer Award; Expands Advocacy

March 12, 2025

Councilman Darrell Hudson, recognized for his commitment to seniors and disabled residents in South Carolina’s Midlands region, is advancing advocacy for safety and proper treatment of residents at assisted living…

City of Columbia announces Teen Enrichment Camp for Summer 2025

March 12, 2025

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is excited to introduce Teen Enrichment Camp for summer 2025—an unforgettable experience designed to inspire, challenge, and engage local teens! This summer,…

City of Columbia announces 2025 Kid’s Summer Camp registration

March 12, 2025

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced the launch of its annual Kid’s Summer Camp, offering a summer packed with fun, adventure, and opportunities for learning! This exciting…

Drew Gill wins MLF Bass Pro Tour PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 presented by Strike King on Lake Murray

March 12, 2025

Lake Murray has been good to 22-year-old professional angler, Drew Gill. On Sunday, Gill earned his second Bass Pro Tour (BPT) win in the Championship Round of the PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 Presented…

City of Columbia Homeless Services Department to hold Shine for Shelter Car Wash fundraiser for Rapid Shelter Columbia

March 12, 2025

Who: City of Columbia Homeless Services Department and United Way of the Midlands What: The City of Columbia Homeless Services department is partnering with United Way of the Midlands for Volunteer Week.…

Denmark Technical College announces Brandon T. Jackson as 2025 commencement speaker

March 12, 2025

Denmark Technical College announced that Brandon T. Jackson, acclaimed actor, comedian and entertainer, will serve as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2025. The commencement ceremony will be held…

Riverfront Park’s north parking lot at 4122 River Drive will close for preconstruction work

March 12, 2025

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will close access to the North End parking lot and Columbia Canal Headgates at Riverfront Park on Monday, March 17 through Monday, May…

Planning Commission | Thursday, March 13, 2025

March 12, 2025

On Thursday, March 13, 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…