In an effort to help simplify the payment process for taxpayers, Richland County offers a one-of-a-kind planned payment program for real estate taxes. Today, the County Treasurer’s Office announces a…
Columbia College’s Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Center has been named the winner of the 2025 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award, awarded annually by The Riley Institute at…
On Tuesday, March 18th Governor Henry McMaster appointed Anthony “Tony” Catone as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS). Catone, who was named the agency’s…
South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes), IT-oLogy, and the University of South Carolina (USC) announced on National AI Literacy Day the first 10 schools selected to participate in the…
The 12th annual Rotary Wild Game Dinner and Auction occurred on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Camden City Arena. Organized by the West Wateree-Lugoff and Camden Rotary clubs, this…
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Linda Dara of Greenville County School District’s Cherrydale Elementary School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for March.…
Eventfully Chic by Parris announced that its founder and owner, Parris Balazs, has been recognized as a 2024 USA 40 Under 40 honoree by Business Elite Awards. This prestigious accolade…
Studio 2LR is looking for a talented and creative architectural project manager to bolster the team’s abilities. The studio offers a welcoming, challenging, and exciting environment where creativity thrives. The…
Special medical training for Richland County deputies puts them in a class of their own By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Following months of intensive training in emergency medical care and…
Wallick Investments, LLC celebrated Principal and Senior Portfolio Manager Wade Stinnette’s 10-year anniversary with the firm, and the 3-year anniversary of the firm’s Fidelis 100 Index, with dinner at the…
Colliers | South Carolina and LCK presented 2024 company awards at its annual Awards Celebration on February 26, 2025. The 2024 ONE Colliers Award was presented to Diane Salane, Executive Assistant in the…
The 90th annual Carolina Cup is set to take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the historic Springdale Race Course in Camden, South Carolina. Gates will open at 9…
Paint a ribbon in honor of a loved one, play games, and post photos with Lex Lex the T-Rex will make her 2025 debut this Saturday, March 29 in honor…
Following the Senate’s passage of S.244, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Brenan released the following statement: “The South Carolina Senate just took a big step towards…
They say, “Friends are the family you choose.” This month, the Columbia Mast General Store staff has chosen to support the Gills Creek Watershed Association for the important work it…
In celebration of the School of Music’s Centennial, this year’s Freeman Sundays @3 concerts have featured specific areas of the School of Music and include the premiere of a new…
Last Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) celebrated National Agriculture Day by hosting its annual Spotlight on Agriculture and Forestry event. The annual event was…
Richland Two announced that Odora Coleman has been named the next principal of Kelly Mill Middle School, effective July 1, 2025. During her nearly 15-year career in education, Coleman has…
Dominion Energy South Carolina was honored by the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) for its outstanding support of small and midsize businesses by creating a comprehensive energy efficiency program that…
The University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing will offer the state’s only accredited nurse-midwifery education program starting in Fall 2025 to address South Carolina’s maternal health needs. Midwives care…
At its March 25 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Keith Britton as an Assistant Principal at River Bluff High School,…
By Alan Cooper Publisher, Who’s On The Move MidlandsBiz, UpstateBizSC, LowcountryBizSC Last year, we published an article titled Celebrating South Carolina Women. The goal was to elevate the stories of…
South Carolina Ports marked the completion of a $55 million expansion project at Inland Port Greer on Wednesday, strengthening the port’s statewide intermodal capabilities and connectivity from the Port of Charleston to inland…
By Jeff Becraft I know my last article talked about my Dad moving on to Higher Ground, but while it is still fresh on my mind, I’m going to…
By Tom Poland Come the cold, dormant months, few snakes, if any, are out and about. Perhaps winter makes a good time to read about the critters many fear.…
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that High Noon Sun Sips, made by Gallo at its Fort Lawn facility, has been named the “Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina”…
A Father’s Place (AFP), has been awarded a $95,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support AFP’s Reality Check Program, which actively engaging both current…
Cohn Construction has completed the campus expansion and renovations for Mungo Homes at 441 Western Lane in Irmo. The campus expansion, completed in the Fall of 2024, included the construction…
The Credit One Charleston Open will become the first Hologic WTA Tour clay tournament to use Electronic Line Calling Live (ELC Live) when the event is held from March 29…
South Carolina agency coordinates law enforcement efforts with NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement By W. Thomas Smith Jr. As spring turns to summer and South Carolina vacationers’ thoughts turn to…
The Basilica of Saint Peter’s new Pope St. John Paul II Activities Center has made its debut on Assembly Street. Located between the Basilica of Saint Peter and St. Peter’s…
In response to the historic tax reform proposal announced by Governor Henry McMaster and legislative leadership, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Brenan released the following statement:…
Sixth annual tour of homes explores 100 years of history in this downtown neighborhood Coming to Forest Hills on Sunday, April 6, 2025, A Century of Style is a self-guided, self-paced walking…
The City of Columbia Planning Division is seeking volunteers to help conduct routine Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all…
Midlands Technical College’s (MTC) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Program is the first in the nation to attain a letter of review from the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for…
Beat the Heat is a partnership between the City of Columbia and Columbia Green to give away 1000’s of shade trees to property owners in the greater Columbia area. Funding…
Last Thursday, March 13, 2025, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) celebrated Women’s History Month by hosting its 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium in Columbia, South Carolina. The Symposium, presented…
Emmanuel’s Hammer, a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing home rehabilitation services for under-resourced homeowners, hosted its 9th Builder’s Breakfast on Thursday, March 13. The event raised $225,000, setting a donation record…
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) announced the promotion of Nealie Williams to Vice President of Business Development. She has served as the Director of Business Development since 2020. Williams joined…
Trinity Partners successfully facilitated the sale of a medical investment property in South Carolina’s Grand Strand. The 5,200 square foot medical office building is located at 317 Hinson Drive in…
When did our country make itself independent from British rule? Was it when the “shot heard ’round the world” was fired at Lexington? Was it when John Hancock and 55…
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…
New data explores the population health of South Carolinians and the impact of physical, mental, and social well-being on life expectancy, among other factors. The annual report released by County…
Company achievement highlights commitment to sustainable tire manufacturing and industry leadership Giti Tire Manufacturing (USA) proudly announces that its Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team has successfully achieved ISO 14001:2015…
City of Columbia advises that customers should NOT USE unapproved payment platform for city services
The City of Columbia urges customers to exercise caution and avoid using the unauthorized third-party bill payment platform, doxo.com. This website is not an approved vendor, partner, or affiliate of the…
The Live Like London Foundation is dedicated to honoring the memory of Spring Valley High School graduate, London Elaine Harrell. London was 21 years old and born in Columbia, SC,…
By Tom Poland I was cruising a familiar Georgia road looking for the past. A gut feeling told me to strike out for a place Hurricane Helene devastated—the busy…
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral has awarded grant funding to 12 local and global non-profit partners who are doing sustainable work to create a better future for our community and world. The…
Carolina Handling, one of the country’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has named Brian St. John its Director of National Accounts. St. John joined Carolina Handling in 2014 as…
Riverbanks Zoo Receives Double Victory in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has achieved a remarkable distinction by being selected in two categories of the prestigious…