The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announces enrollment for fall 2024 After School Programs at four City of Columbia park facilities. The programs, which begin on Thursday, Aug. 8, are…
Before the evening’s City Council meeting, City Council was presented a Parking Rate Study at the City Council Work Session from WGI out of Charlotte, NC. The study detailed past…
The South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA) announced Rufus T. “Wells” Dunlap V as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Young Banker Award. Wells, who serves as Senior Vice President and…
The University of South Carolina announced the third annual “A Celebration of Dawn Staley” featuring co-anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America, Robin Roberts, who will sit down with Staley for a…
Colliers | South Carolina announced Sydney Lanham as its newest Brokerage Associate in the Columbia office. Sydney will be working with Mary Winter Teaster on the Columbia office brokerage team…
U.S. News & World Report has named Lexington Medical Center as the best hospital in the Columbia Metro area for the third consecutive year. “We are proud of our outstanding…
Courtney Tessler, the first CEO in the history of the Greenville Jewish Federation, has been honored by Greenville Business Magazine as an SC Women in Business honoree. The SC Women…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 Columbia Office Market Highlights The Columbia office market continues to outperform national office market trends, with steady demand for both…
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented RB Todd Properties in the lease of a ±1,547-square-foot office building at 7436 Broad River Road to Birch Home Builders. Teaster assisted…
VentureSouth, one of the top 10 angel groups in North America, is excited to announce investments totaling $5.5 million into 24 early-stage companies in the first half of 2024. In…
The Liberty Fellowship Board of Directors has selected Tycely Williams as the new CEO of the organization. Williams will begin her role on July 22, as the Fellowship continues to…
Whether it’s a quiet lane, a winding trail or a busy highway – the roads we travel are as unique and distinct as the people who travel them. The paths…
The Congaree Vista Guild will host “Kickin’ It in the Vista”, a special summer concert event Friday, August 2 at Columbia Craft, 520 Greene Street, from 4 p.m. to 8…
By Mike DuBose A photographer was recently awarded $6 million after a jury found a non-profit guilty of using his copyrighted pictures without permission. A Prosperity, SC church was sued…
By David Dubberly Maynard Nexsen PC. On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its proposed national heat standard, titled Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in…
Spring Hill High School has received the first 2024 Data Trailblazer Award from the SC Education Oversight Committee. Spring Hill High School was selected as the high school winner of…
Mirci, a leading advocate for mental health awareness in the community, is thrilled to announce a unique and engaging event—a family-friendly mental health-themed comedy show for all ages. Laugh Therapy…
In 11th-century France, famed philosopher and logician Peter Abelard wrote that the first key to wisdom is “constant and frequent questioning … for by doubting we are led to question,…
Across South Carolina, there is an increasing number of families who are navigating raising a child with a disability while experiencing housing instability. Family Connection of South Carolina is hosting…
Jennifer T. Jones, President and CEO, CBL State Savings Bank, Greer, SC, has been elected Chair of The South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). She was elected by a vote of…
Palmetto Family Council President Dr. Steve Pettit announced the addition of Randy Page to the organization as Executive Vice President. Page will begin to serve immediately. Prior to joining Palmetto…
Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (DESC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D), together with other parties of record, submitted a comprehensive settlement agreement in DESC’s pending…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder Mary M. Caskey has been named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s “Influential Women of Law 2024” list (subscription required). She is one of just…
By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD In South Carolina we are blessed to enjoy the beauty of some of the oldest mountains in the world with a southeasterly stretch of the…
By Tom Poland Why Do You Live Where You Do? April 18, 2024—Dickey Betts’s passing took me back to 1973, a very hard year for me. Betts and his…
Full-service marketing and creative firm ADCO announces that Lauren McAlexander, the agency’s Digital Marketing Strategist, has been made Partner. McAlexander joins Creative Director and co-founder, Brian Murrell, and President Lora…
2024 RIVERBANKS CALENDAR UPDATE Wild Adventures Abound at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Pollinator Plant Pack Sale Plant Pack sale goes live on riverbanks.org on August 1, 2024. Help promote crucial…
The 8th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River was an unforgettable evening celebrating the vibrant food scene in the Midlands while supporting the ongoing beautification efforts in…
Richland School District Two has named Jennifer Morrison the new Senior Chief Academic Officer. “Jennifer Morrison embodies the essence of an exceptional educator. Her passion for teaching and learning is…
Shop Great Deals and Rare Finds While Supporting Your Local Library The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is preparing to host the 2024 Summer Book Sale. The Richland Library Friends and…
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is inviting interested eligible entities to submit pre-applications for educational grant funding assistance from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The deadline…
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, after being unchanged in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.…
SCbio welcomed Paige Durham to the team as Communications Coordinator to creatively and effectively communicate the value of the life science association’s programs and initiatives. Durham will be responsible for…
By Jeff Becraft Years ago, I umpired little league baseball for two seasons. I have no idea why. I was really not a very good umpire. But one of…
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has awarded Columbia SC Business Broker, David Yezbak, with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award for the fourth consecutive year. This award recognizes individuals who…
Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) is excited to announce the new board members and officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. As CISSC continues to expand its impact across…
Hampton Street Vineyard, located at 1207 Hampton Street and the only French restaurant in Columbia, SC, is excited to announce the launch of the first Columbia Restaurant Summer Games in…
USC is the top patent-producing university in the state and one of the top 50 nationally in the latest National Academy of Inventors report The University of South Carolina system…
Education leader to help build partnerships and grow enrollment Online nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU) has announced that Anthony “AJ” Jackson has been named as a strategic partnerships manager. In this role, Jackson…
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. announced the launch of groundbreaking mobile healthcare units designed to address healthcare disparities and enhance access to medical services in underserved communities throughout the Pee Dee and…
Casey Pash, president of Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina, has been selected as a finalist for the Junior Achievement USA® (JA) Charles R. Hook Award. This prestigious accolade is…
Columbia Museum of Art August 2024 Calendar EXHIBITIONS (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art On view through September 8, 2024 From natural wonders to the open road, the landscape has…
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the second quarter of 2024. Sales Transactions • Roger Winn, SIOR, Braden Shockley, SIOR, and Will McGregor represented…
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Ashley Michie as Marketing Manager. Based in the firm’s Columbia office, Michie will lead company-wide…
M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. welcomes Craig Floyd as Executive Vice President. Craig brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, having successfully managed an extensive portfolio of construction…
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Global expedition leader Dr. Tom Mullikin was recognized by Luciana Bianchi and Pablo Majia of the Galapagos Foundation during ceremonies on San Cristobal Island, Galapagos,…
Columbia, South Carolina’s Favorite Free Concert Series, Five After Five, returns on July 18 after a seven-year hiatus The Five Points Association is excited to announce the return of Five…
The SC Technical College System is proud to announce its leadership role in a groundbreaking $12.6 million initiative, part of the broader $45 million federal investment secured by the SC…
The City of Columbia continues the exciting Food Truck Fridays initiative throughout the month of July. Food Truck Fridays aim to support and boost local businesses, celebrate diverse cuisines and foster connections over…
Across South Carolina, there is an increasing number of families who are navigating raising a child with a disability while experiencing housing instability. Family Connection of South Carolina is hosting…