During the Lexington County School District One School Board meeting that was held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Lexington One Educational Foundation was recognized for 30 years of support…
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By Alan Cooper Publisher I was at the tennis courts last week playing doubles, and during a break, we started talking about Veterans Day. I mentioned the importance of what…
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Gather COLA, Columbia’s only open-air food hall, announced its grand opening on Friday, December 5, 2025, in the heart of the BullStreet District. Located at 2191 Pickens Street, Gather GOLA…
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Five Points shines bright with a night of lights, music, and holiday cheer on Friday, November 21 The holiday season in Columbia officially kicks off in Five Points with NEON…
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Most of us are looking forward to a fine feast on the 27th of this month – turkey and all the trimmings. That’s our way of celebrating something that happened…
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Heads up! The latest intelligence indicates that tiny armies are scheduled to invade Columbia on Saturday. They will establish a beachhead at S.C. Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum. There’s…
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New Vision Med Spa is celebrating the grand opening of the new wellness and aesthetics center that blends medical expertise with modern health services. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place…
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Union United Methodist Church in Irmo will host Jan’s Van, a state-of-the-art Full Field Digital Mammography unit, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The mobile service, provided by Lexington Medical…
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Featuring office renovations, networking, and a toast to 24 years of service in probate, real estate, personal injury and more Jabber and Isaac, PA proudly celebrated their 24th Anniversary with a…
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The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Arts & Draughts, the museum’s biannual block party, on Friday, November 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This signature CMA…
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Callison Tighe & Robinson has once again been named to the Tier One list for the Columbia region in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. This marks the 16th…
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Once again, Lourie Law Firm is being honored by Best Law Firms®. In its 2026 edition, the national guide is placing it in its top tier among Columbia firms in…
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In its 2026 edition, Best Law Firms in America® has again named SMITH | ROBINSON to its Tier One list for the Columbia area. The firm was cited in Tier…
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When Best Lawyers in America® issues its annual list of Best Law Firms® for the Columbia area, you can be sure of one thing: Bluestein Attorneys will be among those…
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Lewis Babcock is again being honored in “Best Law Firms®,” this year in three practice areas. Lewis Babcock is recognized in the 2026 edition in Tier 1 for the Columbia…
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Morton & Gettys is again being recognized in “Best Law Firms®” as a Tier 1 firm for the Rock Hill area for its work in Trusts and Estates Law. The…
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The City of Columbia Municipal Election Commission met as the Board of Canvassers on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. to certify the results of the Municipal Election held…
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The City of Columbia will hold the 47th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. The parade will start at the intersection of Sumter Street and…
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The Southern Commercial Development, LLC and Norfolk Southern Rail will be closing Assembly Street, between Catawba Street and Whaley Street starting on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 2:00 a.m. and is…
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Active and outdoor retailer Sierra is helping families in Columbia save big this holiday season with the opening of its newest store in Columbia. Sierra offers savings of 20-60% less than department…
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Free event to feature conversation, reception and book signing on December 2 The South Carolina State Museum invites the public to celebrate South Carolina Arbor Day with a special evening featuring acclaimed…
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Columbia High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program was recognized for its outstanding accomplishments during the program’s induction ceremony October 29. The program received a $9,375 donation from the…
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Tour begins Dec. 16 in Columbia, SC, the city where Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins, South Carolina’s most prolific killer and the book’s protagonist, was put to death nearly 35 years…
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South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced the premiere of a new episode of IMPACT South Carolina as well as an opportunity for the public to be part of the live studio audience…
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Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City of Columbia Economic Development and Any Lab Test Now® owner. What: The City of Columbia announced the grand opening of Any Lab Test Now®. Any Lab…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is recognizing both a notable farewell and an exciting new beginning at the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center. On October…
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Medal of Honor recipient, military leaders, other VIPs to attend afternoon event at Columbia Convention Center next week The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF) will hold its first…
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Governor Henry McMaster and other partners tour the new state-of-the-art, 41,000-square-foot regional training facility The CORNERSTONE: Economic Development & Workforce Training Center has officially opened its doors, marking a major…
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By Jeff Becraft I don’t know what kid the car manufacturer took the horn off his tricycle and stuck it in my car is, but I’m sure that kid…
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Trinity Partners has successfully facilitated the sale of a prime development site along Huger Street at Lady Street, in Columbia’s Historic Vista District. The 2.43-acre site was sold to Silver…
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Lowes Foods, a Carolinas based grocer headquartered in Winston-Salem, will open a new store in Lexington County’s Red Bank region on Thursday, November 6 at 8 a.m. The store is…
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The Ford & Ford Group announced the launch of the Michele Bossi Nursing Scholarship, honoring the life and legacy of Michele Bossi, a devoted nurse, mother, and lifelong advocate for care and compassion. The scholarship opened on October…
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One Columbia for Arts and Culture has announced the second cohort of artists-in-residence at the Garage Studio, an innovative workspace for emerging artists located in a repurposed police substation. The new…
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The South Carolina Research Authority has announced organizational changes that will enable it to provide even more support to the state’s academic research, development, and innovation startups. Under the leadership…
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Turner Padget announces its inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, published by Best Lawyers, a leading legal directory. The firm is honored across 34 practice areas throughout…
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Robinson Gray has been named a Tier 1 firm in 20 practice areas in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. In all, the firm was recognized in 28 practice…
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Once again, Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has earned Tier One honors in Best Law Firms®. Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has received top-level rankings for the Columbia area in the national…
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As the City of Columbia prepares to welcome thousands of residents and visitors to the Grand Re-Opening Weekend of Finlay Park on November 15 -16, 2025, the City announces important parking, shuttle, and…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced the selection of Vickie Davis as its new Executive Director, marking a new chapter in leadership for the regional tourism organization. Following a nationwide…
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By Tom Poland I have long admired the work of a fighter pilot turned writer. He wrote under the pen name James Salter. James Arnold Horowitz volunteered for combat duty…
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Record 45+ Business Compete in the 4th Annual Scarecrow Stroll on Main Competition The Town of Lexington and the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center celebrated the winners of the Fourth…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful has been awarded grant funding through the Arbor Day Foundation to distribute more than 400 free trees in Batesburg-Leesville. Residents and business owners who attend a…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) Charleston welcomes engineering project manager Mattson Wiksell, PE to the team in Charleston, expanding the firm’s expertise and reach in the Carolinas. The Mount Pleasant native…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro, a cornerstone of Columbia, South Carolina’s culinary scene, has been officially recommended by the Michelin Guide in its inaugural Guide to the American South, marking a…
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Vulcan Real Estate Development unveils its plans for the Grand Willow hotel, a new boutique destination coming to the heart of Columbia’s historic BullStreet District, located at 1571 Freed Street,…
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Southern Financial Corporation and Southern Bank today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to sell their Georgia branches to Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union (“Palmetto Citizens”). Palmetto Citizens will acquire the physical locations…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina announced James Forde will be joining Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands (GSSC—MM) as the new Director of Programs and Partnerships. James is a dynamic…
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Field Shield, Haruki, Horse Spot, Joules AI, LouLou AI, and X-ION Energy were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority member companies. Atticus Pharma, Carolina Seed Systems, PIVAI, SharpVue, The After…
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The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will change its website address in 2026, offering additional assurance to customers that they are dealing with the legitimate state website. On Jan.…
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Nine local nonprofits and about 100 students are gearing up for the 12th annual CreateAthon@USC on Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8. CreateAthon@USC is a 24-hour event where Gamecocks…
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