The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), announced the groundbreaking of the Interstate 95 bridges over Lake Marion replacement project, one…
General Counsel Chris Koon promoted to executive vice president The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Inc., has named its longtime government relations chief, John Frick, as the association’s next president…
Denmark Technical College recently inducted students into the National Technical Honor Society, recognizing academic excellence, leadership and commitment to technical education and workforce readiness. The induction ceremony included formal proceedings…
The Strada Education Foundation has named Denmark Technical College students Anthony Muldrow and Darius Jenkins as Strada Scholars. As part of the program, both students recently attended the Strada Scholars…
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced the launch of its new signature sound named “On the Move”, a custom sonic branding element designed to enhance rider engagement…
Bill requires cardiac emergency plans and AED access in all South Carolina schools After two years of advocacy from educators, medical professionals, families, and community leaders across the state, Governor…
Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of a 20,000 square foot office building located at 111 Lancewood Road in Columbia, SC. The well-positioned property is just minutes from I-20 and…
Richland School District Two proudly celebrates Dr. Garrett Knight of Westwood High School for being named the 2025–2026 5A Athletic Director of the Year by the South Carolina Athletic Administrators…
12 Nurses Celebrated with Lexington Health Gold Recognition Lexington Health recognized 12 outstanding nurses as Lexington Health Gold recipients this year. For twenty years, Lexington Health Gold has honored nurses…
Summer is coming, and the Lowcountry’s beaches will soon become very busy. To make it as enjoyable and as safe of an experience as possible, Charleston County Parks encourages beachgoers to familiarize…
April is National Donate Life Month Prisma Health patients can now register as organ, eye and tissue donors through MyChart, the digital patient portal they already use to manage appointments,…
Three Lexington Two middle schools have been recognized with Palmetto Silver Awards from the SC Department of Education for academic achievement and student progress on State Report Cards. Busbee Creative…
Sometimes, when a nation’s outlook seems darkest, men put their lives in critical danger to boost the spirits of the folks back home. Not that the pilots and crews who…
Augusta National is designed to peak for the Masters Tournament. Clemson experts explain how South Carolina homeowners can build lawns that perform year-round. Series note This article is part…
Three real incidents demonstrate how RCSD deputies made split-second decisions to save lives — moments the public rarely sees By W. Thomas Smith Jr. [EDITORIAL NOTE: A version of this…
Chronicling my early years of wind sprints and distance running By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I often write about THE IMPORTANCE OF STRENGTH TRAINING: I’m not a competitive powerlifter, but…
By Tom Poland I never had time for golf, but I love the Masters. I never miss the Sunday round on TV. It almost always provides high drama. I…
The spirit of community and generosity is building across the Midlands. Early giving for Midlands Gives Day, an impactful initiative of Central Carolina Community Foundation, starts April 1 and continues…
Willis Bowers is the Quiet Hero Beneath the Surface By Tom Mullikin In South Carolina, drowning is not a rare tragedy. It is unfortunately a persistent, but preventable one. Each…
By Jeff Becraft A few years ago, I needed to replace my lawnmower. This was more of a task than I had ever imagined. It just didn’t seem like…
What began as a classroom activity to teach students about saving quickly turned into a statewide outpouring of creativity, inspiration and thoughtful reflections from South Carolina elementary students. After inviting…
Ronnie Dennis ranked #2 in South Carolina on the Barron’s “Top 1,500 Financial Advisors” 2026 list. Published on March 20, 2026. Rankings based on data as of September 30, 2025.*…
Who: City of Columbia Community Development Department What: A Homebuyer Workshop to learn essential steps in the home buying process. Topics Include: Fair Credit Practices How credit affects your home buying options Steps to…
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has expanded the ways viewers can access content with the launch of two YouTube channels, one dedicated to news content and one dedicated…
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…
In observance of the Easter holiday, the City of Columbia will offer complimentary parking in all city parking decks beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, through 2:00…
WHO: City of Columbia Human Resources and Public Works Department WHAT: The City of Columbia is hosting a Public Work hiring event. The City of Columbia’s Public Work’s Street Division maintains and…
Who: City of Columbia Homeless Services and City of Columbia Community Development What: The City of Columbia Homeless Services department and the City of Columbia Community Development department are partnering for a…
Annual benefit concert returns November 14 to support our nation’s heroes The Big Red Barn Retreat announced Build On Your Land LLC as the presenting sponsor of Fall Jam 2026,…
The co-produced, PBS documentary series, Reel South, announces a newly formalized partnership with Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) aimed at strengthening the future of independent documentary filmmaking across the American South. The series is…
Hood Construction announced it has received the AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award (CSEA) at the 2026 AGC of America Convention in Orlando, Florida, on March 26, 2026. The company was…
By Tom Poland He was charismatic and a lightning rod for trouble. He was a roadie for the Allman Brothers Band. What little I know of his life tells…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers has named Jeremy L. Cook and Theodore B. DuBose “Lawyer of the Year” for Public Finance Law in their respective regions. Jeremy,…
Together SC will bring nonprofit leaders from across the state to the South Carolina State House on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, for its annual Nonprofits at the State House event—an…
Company to share expertise on SQL Server high availability, multi-cloud disaster recovery, and Linux application protection at global data and open-source events SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application…
Power, Pain, and the Enduring Call to Love By Tom Mullikin As the world approaches Easter, the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, occurring three days after his…
What began as a career exploration visit for students quickly turned into an unexpected moment of generosity for the Original Six Foundation. When leaders from Amazon visited Manning Junior High…
Workforce development collaboration strengthens South Carolina’s talent pipeline Johnson Controls and Midlands Technical College (MTC) hosted an event on March 25, 2026, highlighting their ongoing partnership to expand skilled trades…
Colliers | South Carolina announces the promotions of eight team members within the Real Estate Management Services (REMS) and accounting departments, strengthening the company’s platform for its commercial real estate…
Central Carolina Community Foundation announces the award of $358,000 in Connected Communities grants to 12 Midlands nonprofits. The grants awarded this year will leverage at least $97,600 in matching funds,…
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Gears Up for Exciting Spring Events This spring, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden invites visitors to make the most of longer days with a lineup of events…
OSUS encourages families to use travel time as an opportunity for simple, supportive conversations As families across South Carolina prepare for Spring Break travel, the South Carolina Department of Behavioral…
Pyramid Contracting has announced a key leadership transition, with David E. Stewart promoted to Chief Executive Officer and Berry Ponder promoted to Chief Operating Officer, positioning the company for continued…
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced the promotion of Taylor Critcher to director of landscape architecture services to oversee the firm’s landscape architecture…
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the swearing in of Linious Martin (Marty) Sauls IV to its Commission. Sauls, of Jasper County, was appointed by Governor McMaster and…
Four at Bluestein Attorneys have been recognized again in 2026 by South Carolina Super Lawyers®. The honorees are: • Marti Bluestein, who practices in the area of workers’ compensation. She…
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the…
WHO: Councilman Sam P. Johnson and City of Columbia Parks & Recreation WHAT: The City of Columbia invites families and community members to “Hop into Spring” at the 2026 City of Columbia…
NOTICE is given that a draft of the Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan (PY 2026 AAP) for the City of Columbia will be available for a thirty (30)-day public…
Annual benefit concert returns November 14 to support our nation’s heroes The Big Red Barn Retreat announced Build On Your Land LLC as the presenting sponsor of Fall Jam 2026,…