Midlands Technical College won three medals, including a national championship, at the national 2026 SkillsUSA Championship in Atlanta, GA the first week of June. At the SkillsUSA nationals at the…
Local Philanthropists Establish $25,000 Endowment to Honor Salvation Army Leaders in the Midlands Columbia, SC Longtime community leader and philanthropist Harrison Rearden, alongside his wife Alethia Rearden, has established a…
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) recently recognized four members with annual awards and scholarships honoring leadership, service and commitment to advancing the economic development sector across South Carolina.…
Richland County invites community members, elected leaders and other local stakeholders to a groundbreaking ceremony for the County’s new Ballentine Fire Station at 10 a.m. Monday, June 15. Located at…
For one weekend only, a former glass warehouse slated for demolition will become one of Columbia’s most unique cultural destinations. Stomping Grounds, a new two-day music and film festival, will…
Cal Watson of Robinson Gray has been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Legal 500 US Southeast Elite for[CW1.1] his work in the practice area of commercial disputes. Legal…
The Greater Columbia Community Relations Council (CRC) announced the appointment of award-winning marketing and communications strategist Tacara Carpenter to its Board of Directors. Carpenter was recently appointed to a three-year …
Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of a 33,456 square foot retail strip center, McNulty Plaza, located at 420-428 McNulty Street in Blythewood, South Carolina. A true value-add opportunity, McNulty…
Cohn Construction has completed the new headquarters for J.C. Wilkie Construction, delivering a facility designed to support the company’s continued growth and operations. The project includes an office building that…
Central Carolina Community Foundation seeks to match new $300,000 disaster recovery grant As hurricane season begins, Central Carolina Community Foundation is reopening the One SC Fund: Hurricane Helene for donations…
Robinson Gray has been recognized by Chambers USA for its 23rd consecutive year. In the 2026 guide, the firm was recognized in three practice areas: general commercial litigation, real estate,…
EXHIBITIONS Jasper Johns: All Familiar Things On view through August 30, 2026 In 1953, Jasper Johns (b. 1930) moved from Columbia, South Carolina, where he had been stationed at Fort…
More than 20 students and educators from five European countries recently gathered at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) for an international biotechnology workshop that school…
DATE: Monday, June 8, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM LOCATION: Irmo Municipal Building 7300 Woodrow Street Irmo, South Carolina 29063
The Sharing the Road project team has developed draft program, policy, and project recommendations aimed at making our roadways safer. We hope you’ll take a look and provide your thoughts via…
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Veteran broadcaster Anne Eller, widely known as “The Voice of Greenwood,” has been honored with a South Carolina Senate Resolution recognizing her outstanding service to broadcasting, journalism…
Hood Construction announced the addition of two new teammates, Douglas Singletary as Pre-Construction Manager and Sydney Long as Talent Management Coordinator. Douglas Singletary joins Hood Construction as Pre-Construction Manager, bringing…
Call to Order Invocation Adoption of the Agenda City Council Discussion Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Special Revenues — Ms. Missy Caughman, CPM, MPA, Assistant City Manager / Strategic Initiatives & Innovation …
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) wants to help riders exercise their right to vote. The COMET fixed route buses and DART services will be free for those…
State score increase is largest in the nation; despite showing progress over time, South Carolina continues to be behind the majority of states in child well-being Critical child and family well-being measures show…
Security Federal Corporation, the holding company for Security Federal Bank, announced that J. Chris Verenes and Darrell R. Rains will retire as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively,…
Sustain SC, in partnership with the Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University, announced the graduation of the fifth class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) Fellows. This year’s cohort…
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…
Who: City of Columbia Community Development Department What: Your path to homeownership starts here! This will be a one-stop homebuyer workshop where attendees can learn, ask questions, and connect directly with industry…
The WildeWood Club, Presented by Truist on September 14th, 2026 The 5th Annual Leon Irons Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, September 14th, 2026 at The WildeWood Club. …
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., has once again earned distinguished recognition in the Chambers and Partners USA 2026 Guide, a testament to the firm’s commitment to legal excellence across South Carolina.…
Brighton Capital Partners announced plans to acquire the 200 acres in Chapin, currently known as Brighton Technology Park. According to Brighton Capital Partners President and Lexington County resident, Andy White,…
By Reba Hull Campbell ‘Tis the season for graduations, new jobs and life transitions. It’s also the season for my annual updated “20 lessons” list. A number of years ago,…
The University of South Carolina has agreed to license an algorithm developed by a renowned cancer and nutritional epidemiologist to a health sciences company that offers home cancer screening tests…
June marks Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina, a statewide initiative led by PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association aimed at reducing litter, illegal dumping, and…
C.W. Bowman has often fascinated Midlands audiences with chilling stories of his service as a Tunnel Rat in Vietnam. Now, he’s ready to share an equally compelling human-interest account of…
By Tom Poland Passport To Preservation John Mulhouse sent me his 2026 Abandoned New Mexico City of Dust calendar, and it’s a keeper. John’s beat is why. “The lost…
Colliers | South Carolina’s Tommy Johnson, SIOR and Zach Lundberg represented Yorktown Investment Holdings in the sale of 712 Calhoun Street, an approximately 4,672-square-foot office building to SB Property Investments…
The University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen’s Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026 is one for the history books as it marks the first time entire teams will…
Columbia High School math teacher Joshua Knight has been named a 2027 Teacher Leader Fellow by the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET). The year-long fellowship is meant to…
Who: City of Columbia, Moms Demand Action, and Every town Survivor Network What: This Wear Orange Walk will highlight the beginning of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, which takes place in…
Since 2019, the Columbia SC Ambassador Program has highlighted makers, entrepreneurs, foodies, creatives and so much more who offer a real perspective of life in Columbia SC. Each year, we…
The Columbia Museum of Art presents Truth in Abstraction, a panel discussion held in connection with featured exhibition Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil, on Thursday, June 18, from…
On May 28, 2026, Midlands Technical College (MTC) held a special sendoff event for students who will be participating in SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) June 1-5, 2026…
Riverbanks and Harvest Hope Team Up for Summer Food Drive Riverbanks Zoo and Garden partners with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the return of Toucan Tuesdays. Beginning Tuesday, June 9,…
Sistercare, a Midlands-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors and reducing the impact of domestic violence in the community, has been selected as the recipient of a prestigious Purple Ribbon Award…
Ceremony to be presided over by the Chief Justice of the S.C. Supreme Court and the SCDNR director By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Five law enforcement officers with the S.C.…
By Jeff Becraft Two weeks ago, I talked about the plants at work and the variety of plants and how them blending together really brought out a great sense…
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank announced that Kellie Bickenbach has been named Chief Risk Officer, effective June 1. Bickenbach brings extensive experience in enterprise risk management and a proven record of…
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of…
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotions of Amy Fowler and Sarah Schilling to Senior Marketing Coordinator, supporting multimedia marketing efforts for brokerage associates in the Columbia office. Fowler and…
Forest Acres City Council met in a special called session to review updated conceptual renderings for the planned six-acre Mall Park and Amphitheater project at the former Richland Mall site.…
Approximately $1.2 billion investment will create about 490 new jobs USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USA Rare Earth), a global leader in rare earths, critical minerals and advanced materials, announced it…
The Reggaetronic team is bringing a new flavor of music festivals to Lake Murray with the return of Lake Murray Palooza July 11th from 11AM to 7PM. Set against the scenic backdrop…
The City of Columbia Code Enforcement Division is launching a new cloud based platform for short term rental registration and renewals in partnership with Tolemi beginning May 20, 2026. The…