SC Public Radio expands Rapp on Jazz to a permanent daily segment celebrating jazz music

April 14, 2025

SC Public Radio has announced that Rapp on Jazz, originally introduced as a special limited series airing each April during National Jazz Appreciation Month, is now a permanent fixture on the…

Cameo Joseph-McCollum named 2025 Compleat Lawyer Award recipient by the University of South Carolina

April 14, 2025

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Cameo Joseph-McCollum has been named a recipient of a 2025 Compleat Lawyer Award. The Compleat Lawyer Awards, established in 1992 by the University of…

City of Columbia and Eau Claire Baptist Church to announce details of “4 Block” Promise Initiative at upcoming press conference

April 14, 2025

The “4 Block” Promise Community Engagement Initiative focuses on increasing engagement and community outreach by involving faith-based partners. Through this initiative, the City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and…

Design/Development Review Commission | Thursday, April 17, 2025

April 14, 2025

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, the Design/Development Review Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public who…

Columbia City Council meeting agenda Tuesday, Apirl 15, 2025

April 14, 2025

The Columbia City Council will conduct a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC…

Costa Pleicones named 2025 Compleat Lawyer Award recipient by the University of South Carolina

April 14, 2025

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Costa Pleicones has been named a recipient of a 2025 Compleat Lawyer Award. The Compleat Lawyer Awards, established in 1992 by the University of…

HOLY WEEK: Being always mindful of life’s blessings

April 14, 2025

God literally saved me physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually By W. Thomas Smith Jr. As we begin HOLY WEEK – Palm Sunday through Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, then…

Cohn Construction breaks ground on a new 20,060 SF flex industrial building along I-20

April 11, 2025

Cohn Construction has officially broken ground on a new 20,060 SF flex industrial building off of I-20 in Northeast Columbia. In partnership with Walker Development and Trinity Partners, the multi-tenant…

NAI Columbia’s Carolina Shopping Center Strategists receive 2025 CoStar Impact Award

April 11, 2025

NAI Columbia announced that the Carolina Shopping Center Strategists—Patrick Palmer, CCIM, Bobby Balboni, CCIM, and Sam Edens—have received the 2025 CoStar Impact Award in recognition of their outstanding work on…

Presbyterian football season tickets on sale now

April 11, 2025

CLINTON, S.C. – Presbyterian College Athletics has officially launched a brand-new ticketing website, BlueHoseTix.com, giving Blue Hose fans an easy and centralized way to purchase tickets for all home athletic…

Arts Against Violence: A three-day cultural event empowering youth through the arts

April 11, 2025

Eleven Services, LLC and Strut Talk Runway Therapy, in collaboration with the City of Columbia Parks & Recreation, United Way, The Weight of Words, and V12 Studios, announced Arts Against…

Google.org announces $1M to Central Carolina Community Foundation to provide South Carolina nonprofits with AI skills

April 11, 2025

The new funding advances Google’s mission to provide AI workforce development and training to over one million Americans Google.org — the company’s philanthropic arm — announced $1 million in funding…

The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is partnering with Girl Get Up Society to host annual Mindful Steps Walk to raise mental health awareness

April 11, 2025

WHO: City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement and Girl Get Up Society WHAT: City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement in partnership with Girl Get Up Society,…

Student Pop-Up Market Set for April 12 at Soda City

April 11, 2025

Mayor’s Collegiate Engagement Council partners with Soda City Market to support student entrepreneurs The Mayor’s Collegiate Engagement Council (CEC) is partnering with Soda City Market to host a Student Pop-Up…

Lee Roberts joins SAFE Investment Services

April 11, 2025

SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the addition of Lee Roberts, Financial Advisor, to SAFE Investment Services. Roberts has over nine years of experience in the investment services industry including prior…

Adams & Reese launches new brand, signaling next chapter in ongoing growth

April 11, 2025

Client-Driven Refresh Comes as Firm Celebrates 75th Anniversary in 2026 Adams & Reese, an AmLaw 200 firm with a 75-year legacy, announces a comprehensive rebrand and website refresh. The redesign…

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club ranked No. 4 public course in America by USA TODAY

April 10, 2025

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, one of the Myrtle Beach golf scene’s crown jewels, has been ranked the No. 4 public golf course in America in the 2025 USA TODAY…

Alejandra Molina joins LCK as Preconstruction Services Coordinator in Columbia office

April 10, 2025

LCK announces that Alejandra Molina has joined its project management team in the Columbia office as Preconstruction Services Coordinator. In this role, Molina’s responsibilities include construction document reviews and quantity…

Southern First promotes Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer

April 10, 2025

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the promotion of Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer and Executive Vice President. Wilbanks joined the Southern First team…

Dominion Energy brings free energy-saving program to Batesburg-Leesville

April 10, 2025

Home weatherization program available to eligible customers More than 500 Dominion Energy customers in Batesburg-Leesville communities are eligible for free energy-saving products and services. The company recently hosted a kickoff event…

Columbia Streams Art public art program unveils 10 turtle sculptures painted by local artists during Artista Vista

April 10, 2025

The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art public art program will unveil ten new turtle sculptures painted and decorated by local artists during the Artista Vista arts festival on Saturday, April 12…

We Never Met

April 10, 2025

By Tom Poland   I wish we had. I traded letters with a writer who lived alone in the remote reaches of Alaska, the Land of the Midnight Sun. Poet…

For the third year, City of Columbia parking services partners with the American Heart Association to bring awareness to heart health

April 10, 2025

The City of Columbia Parking Services, in coordination with the local chapter of The American Heart Association, announces an initiative to bring awareness of heart health to the City of Columbia…

Terminix Service, Inc. leadership inducted into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame

April 10, 2025

Lex Knox and Tommy Fortson Recognized for Distinguished Careers Embodying the Core Values of Junior Achievement Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina recently announced the induction of Lex Knox and…

SCbio’s life sciences accelerator, SCbioDrive, announces Spring 2025 cohort of oncology and neuroscience startups

April 10, 2025

Six emerging life science startups from South Carolina to Ireland to receive guidance, mentoring and business-focused curriculum modules taught by industry experts, including Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Inspire Agency, Maynard Nexsen,…

South Carolina Research Authority celebrates successful year at annual summit

April 10, 2025

Non-profit contributed 1.3 billion to the state economy and supported 6,600 jobs focused on growing innovation and technology in South Carolina The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) hosted its annual…

Talented and Gifted Academy opens April 14 in Lexington, SC

April 10, 2025

New Early Learning Center Focuses on Literacy, Individualized Education, and Character Development Talented and Gifted Academy (TAG Academy) announced its official opening on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 141 Riverchase…

SCRA presents Company, Founder, and Researcher of the Year Awards at Annual Summit

April 10, 2025

Hundreds gathered at the South Carolina Research Authority’s annual summit in Columbia yesterday, where Charleston-based Case Status was awarded Company of the Year, Jim Jacob of StoryButton was awarded Founder of the…

MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown opens new hybrid operating room, cardiac intensive care unit 

April 9, 2025

New state-of-the-art spaces will enhance patient care MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown leadership and physicians marked significant milestones yesterday with ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate the opening of a new…

A grisly grim grind of a war

April 9, 2025

A post-Vietnam Marine’s perspective of being an American boy with the Vietnam War as a backdrop By W. Thomas Smith Jr. THE VIETNAM WAR – a hard, grisly, grim grind…

“Worlds Apart: What Works in Adolescent Substance Misuse Treatment and Why”

April 9, 2025

Expert James Campbell to Share Insights on Effective Adolescent Modalities – Free Seminar Hosted by LRADAC on May 1 According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, only about 10%…

USC Controller’s Office earns 14th-straight Excellence in Financial Reporting award

April 9, 2025

The University of South Carolina Controller’s Office earned its 14th-consecutive Certificate of Achievement in Finance Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for…

Muzika! returns: South Carolina set to host a global music celebration this June

April 9, 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Varna International Music Academy announces the lineup for the 2025 Muzika! season, under the artistic direction of Gregory Buchalter from the Metropolitan…

Trinity Partners Columbia announces Q1 2025 notable transactions

April 9, 2025

Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the first quarter of 2025. Sales Transactions Nick Stomski, SIOR, Jake Nidiffer, SIOR, and Ryan Causey represented the…

City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement to host social-emotional learning workshops for National Youth Violence Prevention Week

April 9, 2025

In recognition of National Youth Violence Prevention Week, the City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (OSNE) is partnering with Richland One schools and local community organizations to…

New event venue “The Laundry” celebrates grand opening in BullStreet District

April 9, 2025

The BullStreet District welcomed its newest business on April 9, 2025, as The Laundry, a highly anticipated event venue, officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided tours, and…

Monkee’s of Columbia welcomes new owner Morgan Chapman to Devine Street

April 9, 2025

Monkee’s of Columbia announced a new chapter with the arrival of owner Morgan Chapman, who was officially welcomed to the Devine Street business community, April 9, 2025. The event was…

Don Herriott, former SCRA Board Chair, awarded the Order of the Palmetto

April 8, 2025

On April 8, 2025, Don Herriott, former Board Chair of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), was honored with the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Henry McMaster. The award…

USC Law School gives alumnus Jon Robinson Gold Compleat Lawyer Award

April 8, 2025

Jonathan M. Robinson, the managing member of SMITH | ROBINSON law firm, is to be honored with the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law’s Gold Compleat…

Robinson Gray’s Stringfellow to receive law school’s Silver Compleat Lawyer Award

April 8, 2025

La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate attorney at Robinson Gray law firm, is to be honored with the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law’s Silver Compleat Lawyer Award.…

US News rankings: USC’s International MBA remains top in the country

April 8, 2025

For the 11th straight year, the University of South Carolina has earned the No. 1 ranking in the country for its International MBA program, according to the 2025 Best Graduate…

NAI Columbia welcomes new brokerage associate

April 8, 2025

NAI Columbia recently welcomed Noah Moore to the Columbia brokerage team. Moore joins the Columbia office as a brokerage associate specializing in retail, commercial land, and tenant and landlord representation.…

Turner Padget welcomes two attorneys to Columbia office

April 8, 2025

Turner Padget announces the additions of Robyn Madden as of counsel in the Professional License Defense practice and Jacob (Jake) M. Thompson, III as an associate in the Insurance Litigation…

Abacus Planning Group Advisor, Ann Beckwith, appointed to the Board of Directors for Sistercare

April 8, 2025

Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Ann Beckwith, CFP® to the board of directors of Sistercare. Sistercare’s philosophy is to empower survivors of domestic violence and their children…

Jason Burroughs and Darren Ashley make Fishers of Men history at Lake Murray

April 8, 2025

On Saturday, April 5, Jason Burroughs and Darren Ashley made Fishers of Men history by winning their second national championship. The two-man team clinched victory with a three-day total of 68.49…

Kelly Morrow named fellow of College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

April 7, 2025

Kelly Morrow, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named a fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. Kelly was officially inducted at an April 5th dinner…

Chesterfield LLC acquires site for Carolina Pines International Commerce Center; NAI Columbia’s industrial team to lead leasing

April 7, 2025

Chesterfield LLC has officially closed on the acquisition of a prime industrial site in Richland County, paving the way for the development of the Carolina Pines International Commerce Center. This…

Jason Burroughs and Darren Ashley make Fishers of Men history at Lake Murray

April 7, 2025

On Saturday, April 5, Jason Burroughs and Darren Ashley made Fishers of Men history by winning their second national championship. The two-man team clinched victory with a three-day total of 68.49…

Denmark Tech names Gilliard as athletic director

April 7, 2025

Denmark Technical College announced Jevon Gilliard has been hired as athletic director. A respected leader in Denmark Tech’s athletic history, Gilliard brings an unparalleled record of success and a deep…

City of Columbia’s Homeless Services Ad Hoc Committee to convene with focus on sustainability and strategic outlook

April 7, 2025

The City of Columbia’s Homeless Services Ad Hoc Committee will hold its next public meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at City Hall to discuss progress, key insights, and forward-looking strategies…