The Cottontown Art Crawl announced its call for artists for the 7th Annual Cottontown Art Crawl, taking place on Saturday, March 8, 2025. This highly anticipated event will once again…
Explore the Northern Lights in 4K inside the museum’s 55ft digital dome planetarium The South Carolina State Museum announced the return of the acclaimed planetarium show, “Áróra” opening Saturday, November…
As part of the work session and business meeting on October 8, 2024, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees conducted the evaluation of Dr. Gerrita Postlewait, superintendent…
Mungo Homes announced that Katie Ruonala has been promoted to Land Planning and Acquisition Manager for the Columbia Division. Katie will the oversee community design, themes, amenities, and area research…
The City of Columbia celebrated the grand re-opening of Uptown Gifts at their new location at 745 Saluda Avenue in the Five Points business district. Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, owner Michelle Cormier,…
DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm located in Columbia, SC welcomes sales associate, Josh Minico, to their brokerage team. “Josh has a very strong background in…
By Jeff Becraft Last week, I talked about how hard Black Mountain Home for Children in NC was hit by Hurricane Helene. Right after that, a person who used…
Gulie Moore has joined Smith Robinson law firm as an associate, practicing in the areas of medical malpractice defense and government liability. Moore earned her Juris Doctor from the University…
South Carolina First Steps, the state’s public-private partnership for early childhood services, announced that Ann Vandervliet has been named as its new executive director. “We are thrilled to welcome Ann…
Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce that Brittany Blanz has joined its Columbia office as Property Manager. “We are thrilled to have Brittany as part of the Columbia…
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is expanding its commitment to accessible travel by launching an inclusive, online experience for passengers to access content and airport information barrier-free through the CAE website.…
Birla Carbon announced plans to build a $1 billion production facility at the Tri-County Global Industrial Site (TCGIS) in Orangeburg, SC. The facility will create 124 jobs when fully operational.…
The South Carolina State Fair, the state’s largest event, is gearing up for its highly anticipated return Oct. 9-20, bringing 12 days of live entertainment, mouthwatering food and unforgettable experiences to…
Many Richland County residents continue to deal with fallen trees, tree limbs and yard debris left in the path of Hurricane Helene. The County’s Public Works Department has been diligent…
The festival will take place October 12, 2024 at Segra Park in Columbia, SC The South Carolina Brewer’s Guild (SCBG) has announced their annual beerfest, with a new name, updated…
$1 billion investment will create 124 new jobs FAST FACTS Birla Carbon selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s $1 billion investment will create…
We had a blast on Friday, September 20th, when the City celebrated our 9th annual PARK(ing) Day, with 12 parklets placed along Main Street! Each parklet was designed around the theme…
WHAT: Benedict College and AT&T are hosting a press conference announcing that they are providing 100 laptops to Benedict College students. WHO: Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis – President and CEO, Benedict…
Free weekly subscription notifies those who live, work, or own a business or property in Richland County of upcoming public meetings, agendas Voterheads, a South Carolina-based technology company that provides…
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…
Gov. Henry McMaster has appointed Rob Tyson, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, to a new study committee set up to conduct a thorough review of South Carolina’s insurance…
The Wilder Flower Thurs., Oct. 10 | 6:30 – 9 p.m. Experience Live Music Under the Stars at the State Museum’s New Concert Series This new event inside of the…
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The Board of…
Citizen Input Matters: See the Results & Shape Our Future! Through recent surveys, more than 1,000 Columbia residents and citizens have shared their thoughts about the future of our community…
Agribusiness and Food Systems Business Consultant with the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), Jim Johnson, was recently selected as the 2024 South Carolina State Star. The State…
The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications (CIC) hosted 90 college and university students from across South Carolina at its Call for Code: IBM watsonx Workshop, held…
Columbia Green, in partnership with the City of Columbia, announced a special luncheon and educational event on October 19, 2024, at 11:30 AM as part of the “Beat the Heat”…
City of Columbia, SC, Provides Water Aid to Asheville, NC In response to a water shortage request from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, the South Carolina Governor’s office quickly enlisted…
Lexington County School District One’s River Bluff High School earned recognition for student success and was named to the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning a Gold…
A grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is providing resources for Richland School District Two to launch the Helping Hands Coalition project in 14 schools and centers.…
The Latino Community Development and Richland School District Two are observing National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Carnaval del Barrio or Neighborhood Carnival. This celebration of the rich culture and…
EXHIBITIONS French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950 On view October 5, 2024 – January 5, 2025 In France, the years between the Revolution of 1848 and the end…
AgFirst, CoBank, Farmer Mac and the Texas Farm Credit District have joined together to provide $315,000 in relief aid for those hard hit by Hurricane Helene. These entities share a…
Governor Henry McMaster has once again issued a proclamation recognizing October 4, 2024, as National Manufacturing Day and dedicating October as South Carolina Manufacturing Month. “National Manufacturing Day and South…
Drop off donations at Jack Oliver’s Pool, Spa and Patio at 3303 Forest Drive, weekdays 10 a.m until 6 p.m and Saturdays 9 a.m to 5 p.m. In the wake…
AT&T is also supporting its employees affected by the disaster and is matching 100% of employee relief contributions to select organizations Key Takeaways: AT&T is contributing $300,000 to assist communities…
City of Columbia will be performing damage assessments throughout the city tomorrow, October 3, 2024
The City of Columbia in conjunction with Richland County, South Carolina Emergency Management Division and FEMA will be performing damage assessments throughout City neighborhoods tomorrow, October 3, 2024, as a…
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is rolling out the red carpet for their fall and winter events lineups featuring new adult-oriented programs, family-friendly Halloween fun, and a dazzling experience at Wild…
Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette of Colliers | South Carolina represented Parkland Associates in the lease of ±10,898 square feet of retail space at Parkland Plaza to Five…
By Staff Writer Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) walked off the job Tuesday, October 1, in a strike that is set to disrupt operations at 36…
For the second year in a row, two Richland One high schools have been named to College Board’s AP School Honor Roll. The recognition program, which launched in 2023, celebrates…
By David Dubberly On July 2, 2024, in Motorola Solutions, Inc. v. Hytera Communications Corp. Ltd., 108 F.4th 458 (7th Cir. 2024), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh…
By Jeff Becraft Just a little over a week ago, I was driving through Asheville with a friend named Johnny, heading to do a retreat with Black Mountain Home…
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance crews are in South Carolina neighborhoods helping people apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene. DSA specialist wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification badges.…
American Bass Anglers (ABA) and Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) have announced the postponement of the 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship, originally scheduled for October 6-11, due to the…
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for October 2024. See the full list of October events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
JVPro, Qatalyst Health, and Storybutton were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. FSI Advanced Research, LifeTagger, Little Beeings, and SMPL-C received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies…
The Richland County Emergency Management Division (RCEMD), along with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel, will begin “window” tours Thursday, Oct. 3 throughout the County’s 11 districts as part of…
Parks and Recreation Department will close Riverfront Park from Monday, October 7, 2024, through Friday, October 11, 2024, to clear debris from the canal headgates, remove trees, and repair the…
After 30 years of service, Apexgraphix, a longstanding print shop in Columbia, has been sold by longtime owner John Runy, who is retiring at the age of 82. The business…