Black Belt Hall of Famer Bruce Brutschy receives South Carolina’s highest honor By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Bruce Hammond Brutschy, an accomplished national martial arts tournament fighter and S.C. Black…
By Jeff Becraft I was once reading a book by Tony Dungy and he was describing a time in his life where he was heading into an interview with…
On Monday, October 28, over 200 dedicated educators from across South Carolina gathered at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center for the annual South Carolina Finance Forum, a premier event dedicated…
By Tom Poland When I heard Hurricane Helene destroyed some 42,000 pecan trees in Georgia, I thought of my mother and my last pecan pie, not the last…
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for the arts in Greenville, is hosting its largest event of the year—Go Govie! Day—for families…
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced that Jessica Lerer Fickling has joined the firm as a Member in its litigation practice group. Fickling will concentrate…
Representatives from multiple state agencies and stakeholder groups joined Gov. Henry McMaster for the first meeting of the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group. WaterSC is a newly launched statewide initiative…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will begin door-to-door visits with City of Columbia and Richland County residents Thursday, Oct. 31 in the aftermath of Hurricane…
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) wants to help riders exercise their right to vote. The COMET fixed route buses and DART services will be free for those…
The City of Columbia, Prisma Health® and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) unveiled not one, but two new outdoor Fitness Courts® at Greenview Park and Finlay Park. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at…
The Mast General Store welcomes Columbia Sportswear’s partnership for this year’s Share the Warmth campaign. Columbia jumpstarted the drive with a donation of coats to Hurricane Helene relief efforts. This…
$6 million investment will create 25 new jobs FAST FACTS AAC East, LLC (AAC East) is expanding its Marlboro County operations. The company’s $6 million investment will create 25 new…
The battle of Ia Drang in 1965 was the first great clash between the U.S. and North Vietnamese armies. About 237 Americans were killed, along with 132 South Vietnamese, and…
Plus, explore the museum after-hours during the Holiday Planetarium Lighting on Dec. 5 This holiday season, guests are invited to visit the South Carolina State Museum to explore the beauty…
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) is honoring tissue donors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, for their decision to donate to so many women across the state of who are…
Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale: Thursday, November 14 The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitors Center will host its annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale on Thursday, November 14, 2024.…
Light up the sky with early bird pricing, reserved seating, and more Taste of Lake Murray 2025, presented by Lexington Medical Center, is set for 6 p.m. on March 27,…
Grady Beard, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has joined the board of directors of the National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network. He was nominated and elected to the board…
Scout Motors Inc. recently introduced the next era of rugged trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUV) with the unveiling of two production-intent concept vehicles, the Scout® Traveler™ SUV and the Scout® Terra™ truck. The…
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has announced the winners of this year’s grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that supports South Carolina’s State Diesel…
Expanding to a second location, the deli and grill continues its tradition of quick, quality service No Name Deli – Columbia’s beloved spot for fast, fresh, and no-frills food –…
Congaree National Park officials announced that the contract has been awarded for the replacement of Boardwalk Loop Trail sections B, D, and F, which have exceeded their intended service life.…
Bondex, a leader in technical nonwoven manufacturing, announced it is expanding its Edgefield County operations. The company’s $18.8 million investment will create 13 new jobs. The expansion includes a new…
You are invited to our 23rd Annual Midlands Clay Arts Holiday Sale, to be held December 5-7, 2024 at Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC. Over 35 local artists…
Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced Kristen Austin Gunter has joined as Senior Vice President of Conservation. With…
Alvin S. Glenn officer earns leadership honor upon graduation from Criminal Justice Academy Training
Richland County is proud to recognize an officer at the County’s Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center as a recent graduate of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy’s Basic Detention (BD) training…
Contributions to assist recovery and rebuilding in impacted areas The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announced a donation of $200,000 to support recovery efforts following the devastation…
An evening of world-class chamber music with celebrated musicians Andy Armstrong, Stefan Jackiw, and Yoonah Kim The SC Philharmonic presents an evening of chamber music with “Andy & Friends” on…
Fundraiser benefits American Cancer Society until November 14, General public encouraged to stop by and post photos Lexington-area native and master sculptor Christopher Price of Price Handyworks, LLC has created…
Cason Development Group has added Carson Gorenflo as a Property Manager. As a property manager, Gorenflo will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a portfolio of commercial and…
Studio 2LR, Inc., an architecture and interior design firm creating impact through transformative design, recently attended a press conference announcing the new Darlington County African American Museum. The Darlington County…
Participants can now savor 19 unique dishes and have a chance to choose one of their own Experience Columbia SC will be adding to its highly-successful Pimento Cheese Passport. Six…
Today, Experience Columbia SC will be adding to its highly-successful Pimento Cheese Passport. Six new dishes and restaurant partners will be featured, and the public will have the opportunity to…
Free classroom kit available for first 100 teachers who sign-up State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of a new personal finance lesson plan designed to engage kindergarten through second grade…
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced that Team Lake Murray Country will return to the World Food Championships (WFC) for the 4th year in a row – November 8-11 in Indianapolis, IL.…
The Five Points Association in partnership with the University of South Carolina Homecoming Commission, announced the Paint the Town Garnet and Black Block Party, Presented by South Carolina Federal Credit…
Once again channeling his inner Halloween spirit, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has a scared up another list of South Carolinians with “spooky names” that are owed unclaimed money in hopes…
Historic Columbia announced that it has been honored with the Trustees’ Award for Organizational Excellence by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This prestigious award recognizes Historic Columbia’s evolution from…
The Toasty Hot Spot will officially re-open its doors in Five Points on November 4. Located at 2002 Greene Street Suites A & B, the Toasty Hot Spot is a…
Armen Shaomian is the winner of this year’s prestigious Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award at the University of South Carolina. Shaomian, an associate professor of sport and entertainment management,…
Retired physician Eddie Floyd, the longest-serving member of the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees, has resigned. Floyd, a former heart surgeon and chairman of the board from 1992…
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has promoted Wyatt Gwyn to Industrial Operations Executive – a new position focused on supporting and growing…
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Celebrates Egg-Citing News A Hatching 12 Years in the Making Delights Zoo Staff Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is flying high after a new chick has emerged…
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Julie Fairchild to Chief Accounting Officer. Fairchild has over 25 years of accounting and finance experience…
Ashley Pennington, an attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has received the James Louis Petigru Award from the Charleston County Bar Association. The award is rarely given. Pennington is only…
Serving Privately Held and Family Owned Businesses Maynard Nexsen, a full-service law firm with 24 offices across the United States, announced the creation of Maynard Nexsen Business Advisory Services, a…
The University of South Carolina is planning to develop a unique hospital that would house the Palmetto State’s first standalone comprehensive medical facility dedicated entirely to integrated care of patients…
Amid National Principals Month, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) announced that Tracie Anderson Swilley, principal of Fairfield Central High School in the Fairfield County School District, is…
On October 24, 2024, Columbia College welcomed SC Technical College System (SCTCS) representatives as well as presidents from many of the participating institutions (Central Carolina Technical College, Denmark Technical College,…
Turner Padget announces the addition of two associates Mary Stewart DeLong and Chase Stokes O’Reilly. Delong resides in Turner Padget’s Charleston office and is a member of the Workplace Law…