$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…
The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will be opening up Greenview Park, Leroy Moss Multipurpose Center at Hyatt Park and Charles R. Drew Wellness Center for recovery efforts…
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced Southeastern Freight Lines President W. ‘Tobin’ Cassels III as the 2024 recipient of the organization’s annual Business Leader of the Year…
Includes $250,000 in Cash Contributions and $750,000 in PSAs to Relief Organizations Nearly 90,000 WiFi Access Points Opened to Keep Communities Connected Spectrum announced it has committed $1 million, including…
Experience a signature take on 60s rock with The Boxmasters featuring Billy Bob Thornton The Boxmasters, featuring Billy Bob Thornton, will be at Harbison Theatre one night only, October 18,…
More than 30 South Carolina-made boats, from bass boats to offshore fishing vessels, will be on display at Gamecock Village Oct. 5 when South Carolina takes on Ole Miss for the South Carolina…
United Methodist Men’s Largest Annual Fundraiser to be Held October 5th! Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Men (UMM) host their fifty-second annual BBQ – the largest–and longest running–annual…
Funding to benefit communities across the region with support for temporary shelter, supplies and other recovery needs As communities across the Southeast grapple with the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene,…
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) welcomes Now We’re Cookin’ with Chef Lauren Furey to its digital line-up of content. The show celebrates makers and creators, from farmers to fishermen, to butchers and beekeepers.…
Before the evening’s City Council meeting, City Council held a work session, in which several projects and plans were discussed including: Replacement of the Olympia Fire Station Parks & Recreation…
Power restored to more than 80 percent of customers Within days of Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic arrival in South Carolina, Dominion Energy has restored power to more than 370,000 customers, as thousands of tree crews and lineworkers continue the labor-intensive…
Richland County Government held a news conference Tuesday to clarify information about the County’s eligibility for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration following Hurricane Helene.…
The Midlands Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has announced that Rikard & Protopapas has joined LLS’s 2024 Light The Night® campaign as this year’s Presenting Sponsor. Held…
Traditions Health of Irmo, South Carolina earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a…
The County of Lexington is extending the debris site operation, located on Ball Park Road in Lexington, through the weekend. The site will now be open on Saturday, October 5,…
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond cautioned donors to practice wise charitable giving as the Southeast begins to recover and rebuild from Hurricane Helene. “The people of South Carolina,…