South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) honors the legacy of Rudy Mancke, host of NatureScene and NatureNotes, with a special 30-minute documentary airing on Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. on ETV-HD. Rudy…
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…
New international office to continue building trade and investment relations The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced the opening of a new international office to serve the United Kingdom…
$10 million investment will create 30 new jobs LCI-Lineberger Construction, Inc. (LCI) is expanding its operations in Lancaster County. The company’s $10 million investment will create 30 new jobs. LCI is…
McMillan Pazdan Smith, LLC (MPS), a leading Southeast-based architecture firm, today announced a partnership with Providus Capital Partners LLC, a growth-oriented equity partner to the architecture and engineering industry. “Providus…
Trinity Partners announced the lease of Suite 3 in the Rosewood Shopping Center at 2800 Rosewood Drive in Columbia, SC. William Mills and Robbie Cook represented the landlord in the…
536 Yachting Rd, Lexington, S.C. 29072 $3,998,500; MLS: 594551 Listed by Patrick O’Connor, Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas 5 bedrooms; 4 full- and 1 partial-bedrooms; 7,194 sq. ft.; 2-car…
Martin White earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Clemson University in 1998. He spent much of his career developing business software for managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide.…
Projects to focus on 29203 ZIP code area as part of Duke Endowment’s “Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas” grant program Prisma Health and Wholespire Richland Coalition announced new funding from The…
State of South Carolina receives U.S. Small Business Administration funding The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration…
2025 inductees commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced four new Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, March…
BPS announced that Robert James “Jay” Brietz, Jr., CPA, CIA has been named a principal. BPS is one of the premier public accounting and consulting firms in the Southeast, serving leading…
The show is EVEN BRIGHTER this year with more lights and entertainment The Columbia Fireflies announced that tickets for 2024 Fireflies Holiday Lights presented by Lexington Medical Center go on…
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Audrey Black as Director of Planning and Accountability. Black currently serves as the Director of Federal and State Programs in Richland School District Two.…
Niche.com has released its 2025 Best Schools in America rankings, and Lexington-Richland School District Five was named the number one school district in the Midlands. The website ranks over 10,000…
The heart of Charleston’s entrepreneurial scene will take center stage this October as Charleston Angel Partners (CAP) hosts its highly anticipated Catalyzing Innovation Summit, titled “Angel Investing as the Cornerstone…
The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (“SC Competes”) has released its 2024 SC Tech Economic Impact Study, revealing a surge in the state’s tech sector, driven by rapid industry expansion…
By Jeff Becraft Back in my final year of Youth Corps, when I was phasing out and turning Youth Corps over to other people, I didn’t know the students…
VisionGreenwood, a community-driven organization focused on making Greenwood a thriving place to live, work, and grow, announced the second Artificial Intelligence (AI) High School Art Competition. Originally introduced by Lakelands…
Lexington Medical Center has opened a new emergency unit dedicated to the treatment of mental health patients. The unit, known as EmPATH, Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing, will enhance…
FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance program will be at the Lexington County Public Library’s Main branch, located at 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington, on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Representatives will be on…
Mashburn Construction announced their award for being one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for 2024. The award, given by SC Biz News and Best Companies Group,…
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has selected Alia Bostaji of Colliers | South Carolina to list and market a hotel site on an approximately two-acre parcel on the airport’s campus in…
By Tom Poland Springs creaking, Granddad’s maroon Ford rattles down Mom and Dad’s long dirt driveway. Washouts make for a rough ride but that doesn’t stop Granddad. Here he…
Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff Department’s model factors into international organization’s work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In an effort to increase its Eastern European footprint in terms of combating transnational…
South Carolina’s first responders were honored before a 77,000-person sellout crowd as SAFE Federal Credit Union announced its 2024 First Responders of the Year during the University of South Carolina’s…
Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) announced its next “Table for Six” networking dinner, taking place on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the iconic 701 Whaley venue. This special event offers aspiring…
A community walk for anyone whose life has been touched by the loss of a baby Prisma Health is sponsoring the 34th annual “Hearts and Hands Forever Walk,” Sunday, Oct.…
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…
Clinics are scheduled at Midlands and Upstate locations to help families prepare for flu season, predicted to be severe In October, Prisma Health launched its annual Midlands and Upstate community…
It’s time to get into the holiday spirit with Junior League of Columbia’s highly-anticipated Holiday Market fundraising event! This year, Holiday Market will take place December 5 – 8, at the South…
A new locally-owned coffee shop, Lazy Daisy Coffee Co., is set to open in early 2025 in Forest Acres, South Carolina. Located at 4615 Forest Drive, in the bustling Cardinal…
Helping Hands of Georgetown County, has been awarded a $100,000 two-year grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support expanding HHG’s Youth Empowerment Program, (YEP) in…
Trent Hill Center for Children & Families (Trent Hill Center), has been awarded a $59,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support its Independent Living…
The City of Columbia is announcing a proposed increase in parking rates in order to reinvest revenue into the parking system and enhance the customer experience. The City will focus…
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) announced that Robert James “Jay” Brietz, Jr., CPA, CIA has been named a principal. BPS is one of the premier public accounting and consulting…
Garvin Design Group announced the hiring of Kate Hughes as the firm’s new Office Manager. Kate has a strong history with the firm, having previously served as a marketing intern…
The Five Points District, known for its eclectic art scene and vibrant community, announced the official naming of its newest public art installation, “Fritz”. The 1,200-pound robot head, created by…
Columbia, South Carolina – October 9, 2024, Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the third quarter of 2024. Sales Transactions William Mills and Robbie…
The League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area offers a nonpartisan online election information resource at the website VOTE411.org. VOTE411 is a “one-stop shop” source of election information including…
$13.4 million investment will create 78 new jobs FAST FACTS 84 Lumber selects Clarendon County to establish the company’s second component plant in South Carolina. The company’s $13.4 million investment…
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…