You are invited to our Annual Midlands Clay Arts Spring Sale, to be held May 1-3, 2025 at Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC. Admission and parking are free,…
Colliers | South Carolina announced the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2024, presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration held at The Laundry in Columbia’s BullStreet District on…
SC Arts Commission releases second, final round for FY25 Seven artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will benefit from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, receiving a…
Turner Padget announces the addition of Sharon Bramlett as a Columbia-based shareholder and Dylan Crowley as an associate, who will divide his time between the firm’s Columbia and Florence offices.…
Andy Westbrook is the new president and CEO of Palmetto State Bank. In this position he will lead a venerable community bank that has faithfully and effectively served customers in…
A Night of Fashion & Philanthropy On Thursday, May 1st, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Jim Hudson Automotive will present the 3rd annual Madelyn’s Fund Pink Bow Fashion Show––hosted at…
Who: City of Columbia Fleet Services, City of Columbia Human Resources What: The City of Columbia will be hosting a career fair to promote openings within the Fleet Services department. As the…
Pledges Bold Leadership, Economic Growth and Community Unity “James McQuilla, a seasoned entrepreneur and current president of the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce, announced his candidacy for Mayor of the…
The sun is shining, the trees are budding – and that means it’s time for soccer. But in the case of Riverbank Elementary, it’s soccer with a side of mentoring,…
American Heart Association supports emergency preparedness for students and staff The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announces a generous donation of CPR kits and a…
Richland County Council Chairwoman Jesica Mackey has been appointed to serve on the board of directors for the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC). The SCAC, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization,…
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…
Annual MTC talent competition returns for the sixth year Midlands Technical College Mavericks will compete in MTC’s annual talent competition, the MTC Showoff, Saturday, March 15. Auditions were open to…
Colliers’ Retail Services Team brings 902 Gervais Street to full occupancy Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard III represented the landlord, Visions Holdings, in the leasing of 4,767 square feet…
Sustain SC recently released a second study examining conservative support for clean energy in South Carolina, following an earlier survey on conservative backing for land conservation. The latest findings reveal…
Trinity Partners Columbia announced the promotion of Braden Shockley and Jake Nidiffer to the role of Director. Their leadership, dedication, and industry expertise have been instrumental in the firm’s success…
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is further investing in the Carolinas with the addition of its Rock Hill, South Carolina office. The firm is no stranger to…
Public Voting to Decide the “Coolest Thing Made in SC” Eight products have advanced in the 4th Annual Manufacturing Madness contest, a competition to crown the “Coolest Thing Made in…
The City of Columbia in partnership with the TN Development Corporation hosted a groundbreaking celebration on Thursday, March 6, 2025, to recognize five single-family homes that are to be constructed…
Who: Columbia Streams Art public art program, Cottontown Community What: Two new Urban Canvas tapestries will make their public debut in the 2100 block of Sumter Street during the Cottontown Art Crawl on…
The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) welcomed its four-millionth visitor Wednesday with the Darla Moore School of Business’ Spring 2025 Business Expo. The CMCC, now in its 20th year, hosts local,…
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is now streaming for Amazon Prime Video viewers in South Carolina. The partnership between PBS and Amazon brings ETV-HD along with the PBS KIDS Channel to Prime Video’s free ad-supported streaming television…
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned regional electrical contractor with four offices across South Carolina, announces the promotion of Edson Moo to Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager for Southeast Operations. Virtual…
Rebuild Upstate raises more than $67,000 for home preservation at second annual silent auction event
Rebuild Upstate, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving safe and affordable housing for individuals and families in need, celebrated its wildly successful A Toast to Home event last week. Guests…
Defense tech company’s cumulative impact projected to be more than $750 million by 2030 Integer Technologies, a defense tech company focused on delivering next-gen digital engineering solutions to government and…
National Termite Awareness Week is March 9-15 As we move into the warmer spring months, this seasonal transition brings longer days and sunnier weather—and a reminder that termites are becoming…
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the swearing in of two SCDOT Commissioners. Commissioner Sel Hemingway, Jr. will join SCDOT for his first term after being confirmed and…
LIHEAP Awareness Day is March 5th Dominion Energy representatives attended an event this week on Capitol Hill to raise awareness about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps eligible…
Chris Dinkins, Richland One’s director of career and technical education (CTE), has been named the 2025 CTE Administrator of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA).…
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks will be hosting their upcoming grand opening of their Columbia location on Saturday, March 8 at 12:00 p.m. at 942-B Harden Street. Franchise owner Marc Brown is a respected…
Columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot will be the keynote speaker for the Media & Civil Rights History Symposium on March 27 and March 28, sponsored by the University of…
From March through May, Experience Columbia SC Sports is welcoming over a dozen events to the Columbia region, with over 31,000 expected attendees using more than 4,000 hotel room nights…
WHO: City of Columbia Economic Development, Five Points Association, Councilman Ed McDowell and franchise owners Marc and Kiera Brown and Frank and Courtney Williams WHAT: Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks will be hosting their…
Who: Councilwoman Aditi Bussells and representatives from the Black Maternal Health Collective What: The Moms, Babies and Families Marketplace is a free event that women can attend to gain a wealth of…
By Tom Poland It’s Up to You The passing of another year is close at hand, and I find myself thinking of people I lost in 2024. Each…
Taste of Lake Murray makes its highly anticipated return to the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia on March 27, 2025. Presented by Lexington Medical Center, this year’s event promises to be an unforgettable evening…
By Jeff Becraft There are windows in life. Sometimes circumstances can become overwhelming in life. It can be severe things… or maybe even little things that all start to…
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Departments advises that portions of Riverfront Park remain temporarily closed through Friday, March 7 and the following week on Monday, March 10 through…
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is looking for presenters to conduct breakout sessions during the City of Columbia’s 12th Annual Small Business Week Conference on Friday, May…
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) robotics teams excelled at the South Carolina FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Championship, held at Dreher High School on Feb.…
Matt Sherman, Principal of Blythewood High School has been selected as the 2025 SCAAA 5A Principal of the Year, announced by The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA). This prestigious…
A favorite art exhibit of student work is free and open to the public at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center (L2PAC). The District Art Show, on the first and…
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., invites youth in the West Columbia, Columbia and surrounding areas to attend its annual Youth Symposium on Saturday,…
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is expanding its Charlotte team with the addition of architect Camden Muldrow, AIA, NCARB. Muldrow has nearly a decade of experience designing…
Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomed Robert S. Forney to its expanding Retail & Hospitality Practice Group. An accomplished trial attorney, Rob brings a wealth of litigation experience and a strong…
Humimic Medical, an SCRA Member Company, is an industry leader in high-grade medical products. Their first invention, the ballistic gel, is best known for setting the standard for durability, quality,…
Matt Sherman, Principal of Blythewood High School has been selected as the 2025 SCAAA 5A Principal of the Year, announced by The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA). This prestigious…
Richland One students, staff, parents and community members are invited to share their thoughts about the district’s next leader during three upcoming community forums. The community forums will be led…
The Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD), a partnership between state and local organizations including South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV), has announced the launch the pilot of FindYourFuture.sc.gov. This virtual platform…
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…

