A pair of annual events benefiting cancer patients in the Midlands is returning this spring. Tickets are now available for the 2026 McDaniels Gala, and limited team spots remain for…
Richland County offers the public opportunities to stay active in their local government by serving on one of several volunteer boards, commissions and committees. To apply for an open position…
Alcohol Awareness Month, recognized each April, serves as a reminder that alcohol misuse is widespread and frequently overlooked, especially among young people. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and…
Volunteer Project in the Midlands Strengthens Community Safety and Access A team of South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU) employees recently volunteered during a two-day community service project in partnership with…
Rick Migliore ranked #1 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.)…
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, one of South Carolina’s longest-standing and most trusted financial institutions, celebrated the opening of its new branch in Whitmire, South Carolina, with a ribbon cutting…
The Columbia Museum of Art’s outgoing executive director, Della Watkins, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, in recognition of her years of leadership,…
Recent running gunbattle in Winnsboro community is but one example By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The recent now-viral video originating from the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety of criminals shooting…
Corey MacGillivray has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, effective April 6. MacGillivray brings deep experience across corporate governance, disclosure controls, and capital markets, with…
Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, Main Street District President and CEO Matt Kennell, City of Columbia Economic Development and Co-Owner Elisa Westmaas What: The City of Columbia is proud to announce the…
From Washington state, New York, and South Carolina to Belgrade: Crime Stoppers Global Solutions meets with Serbian officials to discuss existing and future threats to children worldwide By W.…
We have a Board member at Our Place of Hope named Shari. She is definitely not looking for any recognition or any self-promotion. But her heart is something I wanted…
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, in partnership with Richland County, celebrated the grand opening of The Lash Café with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held this morning, Thursday, March…
South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) announced Sound Shift as the official name of its new 24/7 HD broadcast radio and streaming music channel. The name was selected through…
Program now available in Dentsville community Dominion Energy customers in the Dentsville area of Columbia recently attended a kickoff event for the Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP). They are among…
Altum Faithful Investing and Wallick Investments announce that the Wallick Investments’ Fidelis 100 Index has been awarded Gold certification under the Altum Certified program, confirming that the index is fully…
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Ryan McCue has been promoted to Vice President. McCue is based in Colliers’ Columbia office and specializes in the sale of land properties for…
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham represented the tenant Brock & Scott PLLC in the leasing of a 4,358-square-foot suite at Crown Pointe. The building is…
Plus, see exciting shows including Bugs 4D and more! The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating Spring Break from April 4 – 11 with 50% off general admission for children aged 3 -12. Plus, guests can explore four…
The Boardr Series is a national, all-ages and skills skateboarding contest series designed to provide a fun and fulfilling skateboarding experience for all participants. Location: 1113 Friarsgate Blvd, Irmo, South Carolina…
Taste of Lake Murray returns to the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Presented by Lexington Health, this signature event brings together the region’s top culinary talent for an evening filled…
Jing Zhang, a Mandarin Chinese kindergarten teacher in Richland One’s elementary language immersion magnet program at Carver-Lyon Elementary School, has been named the South Carolina Fellowship of Language Teachers and…
Denmark Technical College welcomes Taylor Helton, Ed.D., who returns to the college as associate vice president for student affairs, campus experience, responsible for overseeing housing and residence life, student involvement, weekend…
By Tom Poland In rural Georgia the party line was our lot back in the early 1950s. When the phone rang, we counted. Our phone rang two times. Three…
A New Jersey real estate firm specializing in industrial revitalization has reached an agreement to purchase the former International Paper mill, signaling a massive redevelopment effort for the city’s waterfront.…
State leaders, industry executives, and academic partners gathered at the University of South Carolina’s Pastides Alumni Center to discuss the ongoing Nuclear Workforce and Economic Impact Initiative, a statewide effort…
AMAROK, LLC, a perimeter security solutions provider, announced it is expanding its operations in Richland County with a new headquarters facility. The company’s $69 million investment will create 296 new…
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
The Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees have appointed Robin Waites, former executive director of Historic Columbia, as the interim executive director of the Columbia Museum of Art while…
FEMA approved $22.9 million in funding to support state-managed recovery programs as a result of Hurricane Helene and other past disasters across the Southeast. These funds directly support individuals, families…
The Georgia-South Carolina Region of Blood Cancer United®, formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, announced Dan D’Alberto with Purpose Equity as the Corporate Walk Chair of its 2026 Light The…
Steel Hands Brewing is turning up the volume this summer with the launch of its Summer Rock Tour Series, a high-energy live music experience featuring rock tribute bands all season…
The pool at the Drew Wellness Center will temporarily close beginning April 13 to allow for significant renovations aimed at improving the facility and enhancing the overall experience for members. The closure…
City of Columbia Community Development department is celebrating Community Development Week with various activities. Monday, April 6, 2026 – Friday, April 10, 2026 Event Schedule: Monday, April 6, 2026: National…
Prisma Health is extending an invitation to stroke survivors and caregivers to register for the “Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™,” Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 24, at Camp Cole in Eastover,…
The Arbor Day Foundation named City of Columbia a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. The Arbor…
At its March 19 meeting, the Lexington School District Two Board of Trustees announced Andrew Price as the new principal at Wood Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The…
“I never had a day that I didn’t want to come to work.” – David Sims A retired longtime Lexington Two educator and principal who opened the district’s newest elementary…
The University of South Carolina and Prisma Health are partnering to offer state-of-the-art care and diagnostics to patients with complex neurological conditions at the new Brain Health Center in Columbia.…
By Alan Cooper Publisher, Who’s On The Move MidlandsBiz, UpstateBizSC, LowcountryBizSC Welcome to the third annual “Celebrating 50 South Carolina Women.” In 2024, we wanted to do something to elevate…
Pink Himalayan Chai Dreams, a fine art photograph from Teri Leigh Teed’s Eleanor’s Dream series of her Healing Spirit Art© Collection, has been selected for the 2026 Healing Power of…
Henry McMaster was awarded the prestigious Townes Award by the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) on Wednesday evening, March 18. McMaster, the state’s longest-serving governor, was…
GreenSite Consulting, powered by Mumford Industries, has partnered with the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) to help manufacturers across the state reduce waste-related costs and improve operational efficiency. The…
The Citadel Board of Visitors announced today that they have selected Gen. Frank McKenzie, USMC (Ret.), ’79, to serve as the 21st president of The Citadel. Gen. McKenzie, one of…
Media Personality Curtis Wilson honored with Order of the Palmetto By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Deputy Curtis Wilson, an anchor and law-enforcement analyst for On…
Keith Vitali becomes the second Vitali brother to receive the Order of the Palmetto By Chris Carter Keith Vitali, world-champion martial artist, Hollywood martial-arts movie star, former #1-ranked…
HAMPTON, SC – Eight attorneys at Parker Law Group are honored in the just-released 2026 Super Lawyers directory and its companion piece, Rising Stars. They also are recognized in South…
Suzuki Academy of Columbia, the only organized Suzuki music school in South Carolina, has been awarded a Capacity Building Grant from Central Carolina Community Foundation to strengthen its long-term sustainability…
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) invites the Midlands community to take part in the Walk, Run & Roll for Brain Injury Awareness on Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 2–5 p.m.,…
Homeless No More’s (HNM) transitional shelter, St. Lawrence Place, will welcome the addition of an SC Works Connection Point lab with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Thursday,…