SCDNR fisheries biologists conduct research on the SC7 Expedition trail By Cheyenne Twilley JONES GAP STATE PARK, S.C. — S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) fisheries biologists conducted an electrofishing…
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosted a ribbon-cutting event marking the completion of the Midlands’ new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility on the airport campus. The upgraded and expanded…
$900 million in investment will create 15 new jobs BRNG LLC, with its affiliate Beaufort Rosemary, a greenfield energy project developer, has selected Kershaw County for a $900 million investment…
The Columbia Museum of Art presents a special lecture from notable South Carolina artist Winston A. Wingo, whose work is in the CMA Collection, on Thursday, July 23, from 6:30…
Colliers | South Carolina announces the promotion of Lizzie Cook to Director of Brokerage Operations
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion of Lizzie Cook to Director of Brokerage Operations for the firm’s four South Carolina offices. In her new position, Cook will lead the…
Spotlighting the Local Organization That Helped Shape a Champion Three-time WNBA champion, four-time MVP, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Columbia native A’ja Wilson is shining a national spotlight on an…
The City of Columbia is advising residents, design professionals, architects, developers, contractors and others conducting business with the Planning & Development Services Department to remain vigilant against fraudulent payment scams…
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a Civil War soldier? At the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum on Saturday, July 25, from 10…
Central Carolina Community Foundation has surpassed $1 million invested through its General Operating Support grant program, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations across the Midlands.…
By Tom Poland I call it the Roll Call of The Waiting. Inactive churches in need of friends. Friendship, Dothan Methodist, St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, Halfway Creek, Workman Methodist,…
By Reba Hull Campbell Theo of Golden was high on my TBR list for summer this year. From what I’d heard, it needed to be a summer book –…
Mission Lexington announced the promotion of Leah Doyon to Director of Development, recognizing her exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to the organization’s mission, and the vital role she will play in…
The annual inflation rate fell to 3.5% in June, down from 4.2% in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumer prices declined 0.4% from May to June,…
Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of a ±2,915 square foot medical office property located at 392 Saint Andrews Road in Columbia, SC. The property, formerly home to the dental…
Cover photo: SCETV Live Stream Governor Henry McMaster today announced the appointment of Darline Graham to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy created by the passing of…
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced significant progress and measurable impacts resulting from the Rural Initiative Grant and Rural Broadband Grant programs. This funding — allocated to projects…
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the first quarter of 2026. Sale Transactions • Rob Lapin and William Mills represented the seller in the…
SC7 Expedition enters S.C. Midlands enroute to the coast and Lowcountry By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Despite searing South Carolina heat and humidity, scores of participants in the sixth-annual South…
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who spent more than two decades in the Senate and became one of the chamber’s leading voices on defense and foreign policy,…
The State of the Girl 2026 report draws on years of research to illuminate girls’ challenges, strengths and what they need to thrive. New findings from Girl Scouts of the…
Former SC Governor David M. Beasley to host South Carolina’s inaugural competition As the United States of America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the SC YMCA Youth in Government branch of…
David A. McKinley, CPA, Chief Financial Officer of Cohn Construction, has been named a 2026 Leader in Business & Finance honoree by SCBIZ. The award recognizes financial professionals for leadership,…
While Americans celebrate the Declaration of Independence every July 4th, few realize the historic document was not formally signed until August 2, 1776. To commemorate that milestone during America’s 250th…
Dr. Laura Mueller joins the team on August 3 The board of trustees of the Columbia Museum of Art announces the appointment of Laura J. Mueller, Ph.D., as the museum’s…
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) recognized 26 graduates of its 2025-26 Future Leaders Program during the South Carolina Engineering Conference & Trade Show in June.…
Thousands of music lovers and boaters are expected to gather this Saturday, July 11, for Reggaetronic Presents Lake Murray Palooza, one of South Carolina’s premier on-the-water music festivals. Taking place from 11…
Following an announcement from the US Department of Transportation, the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced that it has received a competitive $23.5 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development…
The Who’s on the Move Entrepreneur Minute is an interview series exploring how South Carolina businesses and organizations are innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. Each episode…
Trinity Partners announced the successful redevelopment and leasing of Shoppes at Forest Hills, a prominent neighborhood retail center located at 2710 Gervais Street in Columbia, South Carolina. Following a comprehensive…
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announced that Dr. John Adent will join its team of pediatric healthcare providers on July 20, 2026. Dr. Adent brings a strong background in…
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) has been named the 2026 Best Full- Service Law Firm in South Carolina by The Guide to South Carolina; earning one of the state’s biggest honors…
By Jeff Becraft It is an incredible privilege to be able to live in the United States and have all the freedoms that we have. Millions of people around…
M. B. Kahn, recognized by Engineering News Record as the 200th largest construction company in the nation, is pleased to announce new team member, Timothy M. James, Vice President of Marketing. With…
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Beginnings of renewed investment activity emerge as market remains stable. Market Highlights The Columbia market recorded several notable sales this quarter, reflecting solid demand…
The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Austin McVay, Commercial Relationship Manager with United Community Bank, has been named the Chamber’s 2026–2027 Chairman of the Board. McVay succeeds Trey…
By Tom Poland On a cool, windy day I drove Old Number 6 through farm country. You’d a thought wild horses had kicked up the pollen-yellow dust drifting over…
Turner Padget announced that Lanneau Wm. “Lanny” Lambert, Jr. has been reappointed by Governor Henry McMaster to serve on the South Carolina Judicial Merit Selection Commission. This statewide reappointment is…
Samuel R. Small, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO, First Palmetto Bank in Columbia, has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). He was elected by a vote…
Maxcy Gregg stood out among South Carolinians as one of the fiercest defenders of slavery and advocates of secession. He wrote an influential manifesto advocating his views, signed the South…
By Reba Hull Campbell I like to mix fiction with “good for you” nonfiction on my summer reading list. My first nonfiction pick is Say It Well by Terry Szuplat,…
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Golf has evolved beyond just what happens on the course, and World Tour Golf Links is embracing that evolution with the opening of The Bridge, a…
South Carolina shoppers can skip the sales tax on school supplies, computers, clothing, footwear and other back-to-school essentials during the state’s annual Tax Free Weekend, which runs Friday, Aug. 7,…
Colliers | South Carolina welcomed Leroy Wamble as a Market Analyst. Wamble will support market data and research initiatives for Colliers’ Charleston office. Wamble’s responsibilities include delivering accurate, high-quality market…
Mungo Homes, a Clayton Home Building Group builder, announced the acquisition of McGuinn Homes, a highly respected builder in South Carolina for over 40 years. The acquisition strengthens Mungo’s current…
EXHIBITIONS Body Matters August 22, 2026 – January 3, 2027 The human body is essential to craft. This genre of art is rooted in physical labor, tactile knowledge, and material…
Tickets for the annual benefit concert go on sale Friday, July 10 The Big Red Barn Retreat is thrilled to announce award-winning country artist, Justin Moore, as the headliner for…
Check out Historic Columbia’s upcoming events, local historic preservation and history initiatives, and more. HISTORIC COLUMBIA OPENS NEW SEIBELS HOUSE EXHIBIT: Thanks to grant funding from the Richland County…
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) celebrates Amy Roof Hoffman as she marks 20 years of service to the organization, honoring a career that has helped shape the growth of the…
The search for the next president of Clemson University has reopened after the university announced that its previously selected candidate has decided to remain at his current institution. In a…
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the grand opening of Fire King Pizza on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. City representatives will be in attendance. Fire King…