Reimagine Richland set to guide future development where we live Richland County is moving into the second phase of “Reimagine Richland,” the 10-year update of the County’s Comprehensive Plan. When…
For National Community Development Week (April 21-25), Richland County’s Community Development Division has organized a diverse lineup of events to showcase how federally funded programs make a positive difference in the…
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomes Tony Bryant as the agency’s new Information Technology Director. “Tony has an impressive background in managing complex IT initiatives across state government and in…
Educational Foundation awards $15,672 in Innovation Grants for K-8 schools for 2025-2026 school year
The Lexington One Educational Foundation Board of Directors recently awarded a total of $15,672.74 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools to four schools in Lexington County School District One. These…
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. “We are pleased to report our…
Teaching Teens About Healthy Relationships Sistercare and The Junior League of Columbia are partnering to host Camp True North, a FREE, one-day educational camp for teens. Located at the beautiful…
Anticipating a rising need for individually wrapped vial medication manufacturing, The Ritedose Corporation, Inc. (Ritedose), located in Columbia, SC-based, is adding a seventh Syntegon packaging line to its state-of-the-art manufacturing…
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will honor the 10-year anniversary of the 2015 tragedy at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston through a series of…
The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications has announced that SEC Network and ESPN Radio Host Paul Finebaum will speak at the annual Buchheit Family Lecture on…
Columbia Children’s Theatre brings the beloved blue feline to the stage May 3 Get ready to sing along and groove your way through a colorful journey when Columbia Children’s Theatre…
The City of Columbia’s Homeless Services Department is teaming up with United Way of the Midlands to host the Shine for Shelter Car Wash, a fundraising event supporting Rapid Shelter…
The City of Columbia is putting a spotlight on diabetes and kidney wellness at the upcoming 2025 Columbia Black Expo. With the theme “Your Health is Your Wealth,” this year’s…
The City of Columbia will host a Climate Action Fair on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Boyd Plaza, located at the Columbia Museum of…
The City of Columbia will hold its 4th Annual Career Fair on Tuesday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street.…
LS3P, an architecture, interiors, and planning firm, is pleased to announce David Anderson, AIA has been promoted to the role of Operations and Finance Manager (OFM) for the Columbia office.…
La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate attorney at Robinson Gray law firm, was honored with the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law’s Silver Compleat Lawyer Award. She was…
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will livestream and broadcast a South Carolina Senate hearing on April 21 at 12 p.m. The hearing will focus on the question of causes for removal…
Jonathan M. Robinson, the managing member of SMITH | ROBINSON law firm, was honored with the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law’s Gold Compleat Lawyer Award.…
Richland County and Transitions Homeless Center to Host Press Conference Highlighting Major Investments of Federal Funds to Kick-Off Community Development Week On Monday, April 21 at 11:00 a.m., to celebrate…
South Carolina will participate in “Two Lights for Tomorrow” on the night of Friday, April 18, a nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary midnight ride and…
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced the return of veteran corporate attorneys Eric Graben and Brittany Arsiniega to the firm. After gaining additional experience…
Who: District II Councilman Edward McDowell, Jr., Columbia Black Expo Director Darrin Thomas and Dr. Bambi Gaddist, Structural Health Dynamic, LLC and Public Health Consultant What: The City of Columbia recognizes that…
WHO: City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement and G.R.I.T. Project WHAT: The G.R.I.T. Project Networking Mixer is designed to bring together mental health professionals, educators, and coaches in…
Before this evening’s City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, City Council held its first Budget Workshop of the year. Topics included a comprehensive budget overview, updates on special…
Seasoned financial management expert joins expanding team of wealth management advisors Anchor Investment Management, a leading asset management firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, welcomes longtime finance professional, Laura Culler,…
The South Carolina Cancer Alliance announced the appointment of Nicole Echols as its new Chief Executive Officer. Echols brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership and stakeholder engagement. Most…
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state in Q1…
Columbia’s local jewelry brand, Cola Stacks, is celebrating a major milestone with the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar store on Thursday, April 24 at 11:00 a.m. The event will…
The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) recognized two exceptional educators as the 2025 National Assistant Principals of the Year. Elizabeth “Liz” Nelson of Pilgrim Park Middle School in Elm Grove,…
Before this evening’s City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, City Council held its first Budget Workshop of the year. Topics included a comprehensive budget overview, updates on special…
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) recently announced promotions of key individuals to firmwide leadership roles. Galen Thackston has been named president of GMC subsidiary Headwaters; Chris Engel…
By Jeff Becraft This past weekend, I went with a group of guys to Black Mountain Home for Children in Black Mountain, North Carolina. On the west campus of…
Friends of the Library Book Sale May 1 – May 3, 2025 Need a new read? Without TV or internet, did you catch up on your reading during the storm…
By Tom Poland Back roads took me past pecan groves and cotton fields and eventually to Charlane Woodlands, Chuck and Rose Lane Leavell’s home/tree farm. That evening Chuck and…
Get ready to fire up your appetite and mark your calendars—the Southeastern BBQ Showdown is returning to Columbia, South Carolina on April 24–25, 2026, at a new location–Gamecock Park! Hosted by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country…
Oliver L. Wollinsky to lead Scout Motors’ manufacturing strategy and operations Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”) has appointed Oliver Wollinsky to serve as Chief Production Officer. In this role, Wollinsky…
In observance of Good Friday, the City of Columbia’s buildings and offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025. All solid waste and recycling routes will remain on a…
Richland County Government facilities will close for business Friday, April 18 in observance of Good Friday. County Government offices will reopen for normal business on Monday, April 21. All County…
On Friday, March 21, Columbia College celebrated the grand opening of College Place. The newly renovated historic church will now serve as the new home for the college’s Division of…
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) is thrilled to share that Sydney Jones has been named Vice President of Marketing. She was previously the Director of Marketing. Jones has been with…
Flock and Rally, a women-owned and led integrated marketing and communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announces the addition of Olivia Hyatt as its new vice president of strategy.…
Plus, guests can enjoy a series of related events and programs this summer On Saturday, May 3, a fan-favorite blockbuster exhibition created by the Walt Disney Archives, Heroes & Villains:…
USC’s College of Information and Communications has announced the Augusta Baker Lecture will take place on April 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Richland Library main. Vashti Harrison, New York Times…
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Amy Sgorrano as the new principal of Chapin Elementary School. She will replace Jesse Hutchinson who is retiring at the end of the school…
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Reed Gunter as the new principal of Dutch Fork High. He is taking over for Dr. Gerald Gary who has been named the district…
Cohn Construction has completed the new office and training facility for WEASC-SCAWWA at 113 Business Park Drive in Lexington. The 4,000 SF office marks a milestone for the not-for-profit organization…
$13.7 million investment will create 75 new jobs FAYAT Group (FAYAT), a producer of road equipment, announced it is expanding its Road Equipment Division operations in Fairfield County. The company’s…
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its Founder and CEO Art Seaver was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor…
Four people with ties to Airport High School will be honored next month at the 2025 Educator Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Gala. This year’s event is scheduled for…
We Are Sharing Hope SC, South Carolina’s nonprofit, federally-designated organ, eye and tissue recovery program, in partnership with Donate Life South Carolina (DLSC) gathered with donor families and transplant recipients…