Celebrating 60 of South Carolina’s most influential military leaders

November 2, 2025

By MidlandsBiz  South Carolina is a military state: Home to Fort Jackson, the largest U.S. Army basic training facility in the nation; Parris Island, one of only two Marine Corps…

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Learn more about the little-known Rohna tragedy of World War II

November 2, 2025

You’ve heard about Pearl Harbor, where 2,403 American servicemen – including 1,177 aboard the USS Arizona alone – perished on Dec. 7, 1941. You may even have heard of Exercise…

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Michelin North America, Inc. recognized for $15,000 donation to the Lexington One Educational Foundation

November 2, 2025

During the Lexington County School District One School Board meeting that was held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Michelin North America, Inc. was recognized for its generous annual contribution of…

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Dr. Tom Mullikin receives USC Alumni Association’s highest award

November 1, 2025

SCDNR Director’s life’s work said to “bear witness to why” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Less than two days after Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the South Carolina Department of…

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Living out of vision

October 30, 2025

By Jeff Becraft   As I mentioned last time, Adam and I at Our Place of Hope were working on the flowers (getting rid of the good to make room…

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Wingard’s Market releases details on Jingle Bell Bash and Christmastime festivities

October 30, 2025

Wingard’s Market, one of the top 100 Garden Center’s in the country that is located in the heart of Lexington, announced the details of their Jingle Bell Bash! The weekend-long…

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Colliers Report: South Carolina Industrial Market Q3 2025

October 30, 2025

Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Greenville-Spartanburg dominates activity as new growth markets emerge Market Highlights Surging growth in Greenville-Spartanburg, bolstered by relative affordability, strong logistics connectivity and rapid workforce…

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SCETV Safe Space returns to explore emotional intelligence in new episode “Triggered: Understanding the Roots of Anger,” premiering Oct. 30

October 30, 2025

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announces the premiere of the latest episode of SCETV Safe Space, the award-winning program focused on youth mental health. The new episode, titled “Triggered:…

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Sheriff Leon Lott and RCSD employees gather for photograph in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 30, 2025

Photograph becomes “Photo of the Week” in top national publication By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott (on the far right wearing a pink shirt with sheriff’s stars on…

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Where Business Meets Inspiration: Kay Self Joins Lander as Executive-in-Residence

October 30, 2025

When it comes to building businesses and communities, Kay Self knows what it takes to make ideas thrive. A Greenwood business leader and advocate for regional economic growth, Self has…

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South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health hosts education session on opioid use disorder and overdose deaths in the Upstate

October 30, 2025

The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care, held its fourth and final…

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CIU Doctor of Business Administration ranked #3 in nation by Forbes

October 30, 2025

Forbes Advisor Education ranks Columbia International University’s online Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.), as one of the best in the nation for 2025, ranking it at #3. A Doctor of…

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Educational Foundation’s 2025-26 Bucks for Books Grant awards impacts all kindergarten-2nd graders in Lexington District One

October 30, 2025

The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation Board of Directors recently awarded a $27,654.59 Bucks for Books Grant to Lexington County School District One for the 2025-26 school year.…

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Share the warmth in your hometown this November

October 30, 2025

The Mast General Store welcomes Columbia Sportswear’s partnership for this year’s Share the Warmth campaign. Clean, gently worn jackets, coats, and fleeces can be dropped off at the Mast Store…

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Treasurer Curtis Loftis reports $1.7 billion in earnings from South Carolina investments

October 30, 2025

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that the State Treasurer’s Office investments generated $1.7 billion in earnings over the past year, delivering direct support for schools, roads, public safety, and…

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Storing the treasures of history – thousands of them

October 30, 2025

Most people have problems storing all the stuff they’ve collected over the years – unless they’re the types who are able to ruthlessly throw most of it away. But your…

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CAE continues community engagement by hosting second Soar With US small business event

October 30, 2025

Following the success of its first community engagement event in September, which drew over 70 registrants, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced the second installment of its outreach initiative, Soar With…

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Southeastern Freight Lines named 2025 top company for women to work in transportation

October 30, 2025

Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized as a 2025 Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation by Redefining the Road, the…

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SC Ports CEO Mallace details growth plan in first State of the Port address

October 30, 2025

South Carolina Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace detailed his pledge for aggressive growth to a room of 1,100 port customers and stakeholders during his first State of the Port…

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South Carolina State Museum commissions acclaimed Gullah artist Corey Alston to create sweetgrass masterpiece

October 30, 2025

New commissioned work will honor South Carolina’s Gullah Geechee heritage and expand the museum’s folk and traditional art collection. The South Carolina State Museum has commissioned renowned Gullah artist and…

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South Carolina Public Radio to launch new 24/7 HD broadcast radio and streaming music channel

October 30, 2025

South Carolina Public Radio announced plans to launch a new 24/7 high-definition (HD) broadcast radio and streaming music channel, marking an important step in the network’s continued investment in local…

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The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department holds ribbon cutting for new Randall Avenue Park playground equipment

October 30, 2025

The City of Columbia is holding a ribbon cutting on Saturday, November 1 at 10:00 a.m. for the official opening of a new community park and playground facilities on Randall…

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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and the Babcock Center Foundation unveil the 2025 Official City Ornament

October 30, 2025

Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann & Babcock Center Foundation What: Each year, the Mayor of Columbia unveils the Babcock Center Foundation’s “Ornament of Opportunity” and proclaims the ornament the “Official City Ornament”.…

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Sumo Japanese Steakhouse grand re-opening

October 30, 2025

Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City of Columbia Economic Development, Representatives from Sumo Japanese Steakhouse What: The City of Columbia is proud to announce the grand re-opening of Sumo Japanese Steakhouse. Since undergoing…

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Don’t miss it! Richland Two showcases lineup of nationally certified, best of the best academic choices

October 29, 2025

The moment to secure your child’s customized, high-quality public education is fast approaching. Richland School District Two, home to one of the nation’s most extensive and celebrated public school choice…

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Pioneering AP achievement: Richland Two students excel in AP Capstone Program

October 29, 2025

Richland School District Two continues to lead the way in advanced academics. Ridge View High School was the first school in South Carolina to implement the AP Capstone Diploma Program…

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Traywick sworn in as president of SC Chapter of Federal Bar Association

October 29, 2025

Robinson Gray member Lisle Traywick has been elected president of the South Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Lisle was sworn in on Oct. 23rd at the chapter’s annual…

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Richland Two has another National Merit Scholarship semifinalist

October 29, 2025

Last month, Richland School District Two announced 12 students named by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) as semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Another student was…

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Dominion Energy spotlights in-demand skills for Richland Two students

October 29, 2025

Dominion Energy representatives recently collaborated with Richland School District Two educators during a district inservice professional learning day to discuss critical career opportunities and the essential job skills students need…

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SCDNR’s oyster restoration program celebrates 25 years

October 29, 2025

Director says program is one of the top oyster recycling and restoration efforts nationwide The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) hosted a “partnership meeting” earlier this month at…

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Lucia Smith elected to board of Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce

October 28, 2025

Pyramid Contracting announced that Lucia Smith, our Business Development Manager for the Midlands region, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce…

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2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Honor the Dream Food Drive kicked off on October 13 and concludes November 14

October 28, 2025

The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation will kick off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food…

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Colliers Report: Augusta-Aiken Industrial Market Q3 2025

October 28, 2025

Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Manufacturers eye expansion as activity remains slow Market Highlights A mid-year slowdown continued as the Augusta-Aiken market saw relatively little activity in Q3, with…

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Return To Pawleys

October 28, 2025
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland Sunday lunch at the Sea View Inn. Forty-five years it had been since my daughters and I were together at Pawleys. While eating I thought about our…

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SCETV invites families to enjoy a fun-filled Studio Boo fall festival on Oct. 30

October 28, 2025

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) invites families to celebrate the season at the inaugural Studio Boo Fall Festival, taking place on Oct. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m.…

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South Carolina Food Banks call on elected officials to end shutdown, invest in hunger relief

October 28, 2025

Amid the highest food insecurity rates in nearly a decade, a government shutdown is creating hardship and uncertainty for tens of thousands of federal employees, active-duty military members, and people…

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Columbia Chamber announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors

October 28, 2025

Terrance Ford, AT&T, to Chair Columbia Chamber Board of Directors The Columbia Chamber announced the 2025-2026 Board of Directors with the addition of seven new members. Terrance Ford, AT&T, has…

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South Carolina communicators unite for CONNECT 2025

October 28, 2025

South Carolina’s leading professional communicators are joining forces once again for CONNECT 2025, the statewide conference hosted by AAF Midlands, IABC/SC and SCPRSA. Designed to unite advertising, communications and public…

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Kelly Tulacz named Community Association Onboarding Manager

October 28, 2025

Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that Kelly Tulacz, CMCA, AMS, has been promoted to Community Association Onboarding Manager. Tulacz has been in the HOA management industry for 12 years,…

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League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area provides VOTE411 election website

October 28, 2025

The League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy…

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Richland One to induct five into district’s Hall of Fame in January

October 27, 2025

Richland One will induct five new members into the Richland One Hall of Fame in January, district officials announced October 24. The Richland One Hall of Fame recognizes graduates of…

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Military Hall of Fame achieves non-profit status

October 27, 2025

The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame will hold press conference next month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF) today announced its new…

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Cuban Corner celebrates grand opening in Columbia’s Main Street District

October 27, 2025

The City of Columbia welcomed the grand opening of Cuban Corner, a family-owned restaurant celebrating Cuban culture, community, and culinary tradition. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Friday, October…

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Entrepreneur Minute – David Platts, SC Arts Commission

October 27, 2025

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…

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USPS Job Fair at Richland Library

October 27, 2025

Richland Library is partnering with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to host a community job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Richland Library Northeast (7490…

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Travel guru Rick Steves comes to Columbia Nov. 10 for special concert with SC Philharmonic

October 27, 2025

“Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey”at Koger Center for the Arts The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey on Monday, November 10, at 7:30 PM, at Koger…

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 City of Columbia Solid Waste Division Leaf Collection Locations

October 27, 2025

The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is bringing back the annual leaf collection option this fall for residents to drop their bagged leaves at designated container locations throughout the…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Dr. Michael Crosby of Sangaree Middle School as Educator of the Month

October 26, 2025

Berkeley County teacher shares a passion for preparing students for financial challenges of real world South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has named Dr. Michael Crosby of Sangaree Middle School as…

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Dominion Energy to begin performing tree trimming activities as scheduled for 2025

October 26, 2025

Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming:      …

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