The Greenville County School District, in partnership with The Barbara Stone Foundation, is hosting a resource fair, “The Road to Possibilities—An Opportunity Fair!”, on Thursday, February 6th, from 5:30 p.m.…
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran administrator Dr. Angie Slatton as the new principal of Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet. Slatton has been serving in the role on an…
By Jeff Becraft Over the years, when our kids were younger, they would go with me on most of the camps and retreats, and one of those camps was…
19th Annual Best of Weddings Awards Recognizes Top Wedding Professionals Across the U.S. Parris Balazs, owner of Eventfully Chic by Parris, announced that her company has been selected as a…
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, announced that Bradley Reid has joined the company as Assistant Project Manager in the Upstate office. Reid has experience with both new construction…
The City of Columbia announces plans for parking and road closures ahead of the 25th Annual King Day at the Dome, a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that…
Who: Harold Reaves, City of Columbia Special Events Coordinator, Tina Saxon, Grants Coordinator for the City of Columbia, and Laura Truell, Instructor of Sports Entertainment Management for the University of South…
The South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Lloyd as its eighth president, effective Thursday, January 16. Dr. Lloyd succeeds…
RCSD raised most money on a single day in the Midlands, surpassing 2022 record By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE FOURTH CHRISTMAS SEASON IN A ROW, Richland County Sheriff…
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
The City of Columbia will begin accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) on Thursday, January 23, 2025.…
Richland Library is dedicated to providing unrestricted access to programming, services, and resources, encompassing support for mental health and mindfulness. Please join us in welcoming the newest addition to the residency program,…
Richland County Government facilities will operate on altered schedules Monday, Jan. 20 as the County observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day. County Government offices will be closed Monday and reopen…
The City of Columbia Business Licensing Division announced a partnership with HdL Companies to provide enhanced licensing services via a new cloud-based platform effective now. What is Changing? The new software…
By Jeff Becraft Years ago, one Sunday morning, there were some snow flurries. A member of our church called us up and said, “We’re not going to be meeting…
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is making a final pass for debris in many impacted counties. Those counties are listed below and shown on the map. The counties currently…
Sustainable energy storage systems leader will introduce sodium-ion technology to the United States PHENOGY AG has announced plans to open their US headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina. Based in Switzerland,…
Spectrum Has Awarded More Than $1.5 Million in College Scholarships Since 2020 Key Takeaways: Spectrum will award 15 college juniors $20,000 each in scholarships. Students participate in professional development &…
Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC Announces New Trustees for 2025 The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces the appointment of new members and officers to its Board…
Secretary of State Mark Hammond presented Joshua Shumak with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Joshua Shumak was honored for his advocacy efforts…
MUSC Health’s Workforce Development announced a new initiative to train patient care technicians (PCTs) through an innovative, hands-on program. PCTs work closely to support health care providers by performing various…
LCK announced that Joel Hansen has joined the Company as Project Manager in the Columbia office. In this role, Hansen will serve LCK’s clients through the management of their construction…
The University of South Carolina system has a $7.4 billion annual impact on the state’s economy, a new study released Thursday (Jan. 16) found. The study, conducted by the Darla…
By Tom Poland In 2015, the University of South Carolina Press released my collection of memories on how things used to be. Here, then, is a trip down memory lane…
Richland County disagrees with the conclusion of the report the Department of Justice released today and strongly believes we provide constitutional protections for individuals housed at Alvin S. Glenn Detention…
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload transportation services, today announced it is celebrating 75 years of “Quality Without Question” service – an impressive milestone that marks the…
After more than 20 distinguished years as President and CEO of Founders Federal Credit Union, Bruce Brumfield has announced his upcoming retirement effective December 31, 2025. This announcement comes after…
In calendar year 2024, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) saw 1,362,374 passengers through the airport – edging out the record only previously achieved in 2019 when the airport saw 1,353,788 passengers. “This is…
The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) announced its new leadership for 2025 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2024 annual meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest county bars…
On January 14, 2025, Secretary of State Mark Hammond presented Joshua Shumak with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Joshua Shumak was honored…
Legislative Session Priorities from the State’s Leading Voice for Business Ahead of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s annual legislative session kickoff event, Business Speaks, the SC Chamber released its…
The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD), the leadership organization behind America’s State Parks, announced the appointment of Paul McCormack as its new President and CEO. McCormack brings nearly…
Experience live music under the stars in the State Museum’s Constellation Concerts event series This winter, the South Carolina State Museum invites guests to experience an evening of live music…
Sustainable energy storage systems leader will introduce sodium-ion technology to the United States PHENOGY AG has announced plans to open their US headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina. Based in Switzerland,…
Grant application window closes Feb. 24 Nonprofit organizations in South Carolina can now apply for grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. The spring grant application period will close at 5…
Turner Padget announces the relocation of its shareholder and Workers’ Compensation Defense Practice leader, Michael E. Chase, from Columbia to Greenville, South Carolina. “Mike has been a dedicated and influential…
The South Carolina Philharmonic announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000. This grant will support…
The United Way of the Midlands is calling on community members to join the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homelessness Counts, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. This annual effort…
Cardiff Products Corporation (Cardiff Products), a beverage manufacturer, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $99.6 million investment will create 94 new jobs. Founded…
The City of Columbia will be hosting the 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration service on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at…
The mobile activity center will serve as a vital resource to reach underserved communities by providing accessible, free, and engaging recreational activities for families and children. The City of Columbia…
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 15th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $45,000 to nine outstanding students attending a traditional or technical…
Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann What: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will hold an informal coffee with the press the last Wednesday morning of every month. These will be informal coffee talks where representatives from…
Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced Emily Skaggs has joined as Marketing and Events Director. Emily brings a…
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2025 NxLevel For Micro Entrepreneurs and 2025 FastTrac Growth Venture courses taking place from January to…
South Carolina Research Authority had over a $1.3 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2024. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact, determined by a study…
On Friday, January 10, 2025 Congressman James E. Clyburn of South Carolina announced $204,200,000 for the Assembly Street Railroad in Columbia. This project was funded by the U.S. Department of…
On January 13, 2025, Governor Henry McMaster announced chefs from Greenville, Conway, and North Charleston have been selected to represent South Carolina as 2025 Chef Ambassadors. He was joined by…
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that attorney Kevin D. Maroney has joined the firm. A graduate of the Joseph F. Rice School of Law at the University of South Carolina,…
Architecture, interiors, and planning firm LS3P, announced that Columbia Office Leader and Principal, Mary Beth Sims Branham, AIA, has now assumed the K-12 Practice Leader role for the firm. The…