Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming: …
Publix Super Markets has executed a lease on a new store location on the Northwest corner of Highway 21 and Turkey Farm Rd. in Blythewood, SC. “We’re excited to bring…
By Reba Hull Campbell When traveling light, I still indulge in the luxury of carrying a hard copy book with me. For a recent vacation trip, I chose Cathy Rigg’s…
The City of Columbia, through its Columbia Streams Art public art program, partnered with Columbiana Centre to commission a large-scale mural that captures the skyline and spirit of the capital city. The…
Blue Granite Water Company hosted a customer drop-in at the Lexington Tennis Complex on March 4. The first of these events this year, customer drop-ins provide an excellent opportunity for…
The South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA) announced its 2026 Spring Meeting, March 27–29, 2026, at the historic Westin Poinsett in downtown Greenville, offering up to 10 hours of COPE-approved…
Super Lawyers has named 10 attorneys with Robinson Gray law firm to its South Carolina list for 2026. Member Betsy Gray received additional distinction, earning a spot among the top…
Beginning March 16, South Carolina’s public service heroes can apply for $10,000 in forgivable down payment assistance through SC Housing’s 2026 Palmetto Heroes Program, with funds available on a first-come,…
EXHIBITIONS Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil On view March 21 through June 28, 2026 Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil is a thematic presentation of this important…
Courtesy of the South Carolina Daily Gazette By Jessica Holdman March 5, 2026 SC currently has the highest property taxes on boats in the country South Carolina boat owners can…
The Vietnam exhibit at the S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum pays tribute to all sorts of South Carolinians who served honorable in a variety of ways in Southeast…
Sensory-Friendly Day Returns to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s will host a Sensory-Friendly Day on Tuesday, March 10, creating a calmer, more accessible environment for guests with…
As Spring Break approaches, college students across South Carolina are preparing to return home, travel or spend time with friends. No matter where students spend the break, it presents a…
During Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 8-14, the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS) is reminding families that safe medication practices…
By Jeff Becraft Marine Clebe McClary fought in the Vietnam war. On their 19th mission deep in hostile territory, his platoon and he suffered a vicious attack from the enemy.…
25-year international legacy brings Metropolitan Opera leadership, Broadway classics, and Bulgarian folk to the Palmetto State this June This June, the Muzika! Festival returns to South Carolina for its fifth…
Who: City Manager Teresa Wilson, City of Columbia Representatives, the Columbia Police Department, the American Heart Association, Prisma Health, and Connor Shaw, Founder of HRTHDL What: The City of Columbia would like…
The second round of the application cycle for Richland One’s magnet choice programs will open March 2 and close March 31. Applications will be accepted only for magnet choice programs…
St. Pat’s in Five Points announced that Elizabeth as Taylor, an internationally touring Taylor Swift tribute performer and 2025 festival performer, will serve as the Grand Marshal of this year’s…
Disability Celebration Day features fun activities, including a community art project, sensory-friendly shows, a silent disco and more The South Carolina State Museum announced the return of its Disability Celebration…
The Junior League of Columbia, Inc. announced Round Up for a Cause, a lively western themed fundraiser raising vital support for the League’s mission to strengthen the Midlands community. The event…
In a demonstration of community partnership, Mayor Bill Danielson and Councilwoman Phyllis Coleman visited Youngs Chapel AME Church recently to present a $6,250 donation on behalf of the Mayor’s Uplift Initiative. The contribution is earmarked for the…
Richland One’s Summer SOAR program has been named a top 10 finalist for the 2026 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award, presented by The Riley Institution at Furman University. The…
After more than two decades in public education, River Bluff High School Principal Jacob Smith has announced plans to retire at the end of the 2025–26 school year. His career…
PalmettoPride is launching the 2026 SC Sweep, a 10-day statewide campaign inviting South Carolinians to take action against litter and help keep their communities beautiful. Taking place during the first 10…
The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) is expanding its 2026 Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) Week, taking place March 9–13, 2026, with additional opportunities for the Midlands community to give…
Recipients from Charleston, Florence, Hampton, Richland and York counties The South Carolina Arts Commission is happily announcing six unique and deserving 2026 recipients of the state’s highest recognition for exceptional…
Residents interested in learning more about how local government works will soon have the opportunity through a new educational initiative hosted by the City of Columbia Community Development Department. The…
Wingard’s Market, invites the community to celebrate the arrival of spring at its highly anticipated Spring Fling 2026, taking place Friday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and…
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced four attorneys who have joined the firm. Attorneys Matthew Robins, Danielle Wilson, Nikole Haltiwanger, and Trevor Hughey have joined the firm that has locations in…
Dr. Alicia McFarland, Chief Medical Officer of the South Carolina Pediatric Alliance, has been selected for SCBIZ Faces of South Carolina in recognition of her leadership, dedication to children’s health,…
Columbia’s premier wine event, Taste of the Vine, returns on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Central Energy, benefiting Transitions Homeless Center, the Midlands’ largest provider of services for individuals experiencing…
By Tom Poland Three birds hold me in their thrall. The osprey, whippoorwill, and oft-slighted buzzard. I love the whippoorwill’s lilting call. The noble osprey and its distinctive M-shaped…
Thousands more South Carolinians with disabilities may now qualify for a powerful savings tool designed to protect their benefits and strengthen their financial future. At Disability Advocacy Day at the…
Encompass Health announced the opening of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo, a 49-bed inpatient facility that is now accepting patients. The 53,000-square-foot hospital provides rehabilitation services for patients recovering…
Ratepayer Protection Concerns Focus Attention on District 5 Appointment Next week, the South Carolina General Assembly will vote to appoint members of the Public Service Commission (PSC) for Congressional Districts…
South Carolina’s manufacturing industries support economic growth Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) announced that the state’s 2025 export sales grew 1.5%,…
Students culminate a year of fundraising to Build Brighter Days for Midlands families University of South Carolina Dance Marathon (USCDM) celebrated the impact of the student-led movement for children’s health at…
This week, Sustain SC is celebrating its fifth anniversary with the launch of a refreshed Strategic Framework designed to support the organization’s new Purpose statement — to build and grow a…
Columbia audiences will get a rare first look at a European touring production this month when “The Colors of Spain” makes its U.S. premiere at the Koger Center for the Arts. Set for…
Google launched the Google AI Professional Certificate to equip people with the AI skills that are most in-demand by today’s employers. The program is based on labor market research from…
The Lexington County Department of Public Works invites residents, businesses, and stakeholders to attend a series of Open House public meetings as part of the development of the Lexington County Transportation Improvement Plan. What…
Voting for Top 16 Round of Manufacturing Madness Now Open South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced the finalists for the Top 16 round of the 5th Annual Manufacturing Madness,…
Three well-known business leaders in South Carolina are joining a national movement to fill a void on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.- a monument honoring women who led the…
The Town of Irmo Events Committee is teaming up with Mary’s Mobile Market for a day of fun at Moore Park! We’re hosting a Chili Cook-off, and we want YOU to compete. Where: Prisma…
To honor the 184 residents of Richland and Lexington Counties who lost their lives to substance overdoses in 2025, LRADAC will once again host Black Balloon Day on Wednesday, March…
Maynard Nexsen announced that Benjamin N. “Ben” Garner has joined the firm as a Shareholder in the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice Group. Mr. Garner will be based…
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral has awarded grant funding to 13 local and global non-profit partners who are doing sustainable work to create a better future for our community and world. The…
During National Consumer Protection Week (March 1–7), BBB Serving Central SC and Charleston is reminding consumers to stay alert and take simple steps to protect themselves from scams and identity…
NAI Columbia announced that Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers successfully represented the buyer in the acquisition of the Berkeley Building, a ±74,069 SF office building located at 200 Center…