Summer officially arrives on Thursday, with temperatures already in the 90s in parts of South Carolina. Extreme heat can cause everything from heat exhaustion to more dangerous heat stroke –…
June 14-15, 2024 at Segra Park in Columbia, South Carolina The first-ever Southeastern BBQ Showdown (SEBBQSD) concluded at Segra Park with a spectacular display of culinary talent, drawing competing Chefs from across…
New Forge offers customized augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that enhance an organization’s frontline productivity. Their solutions make manufacturing operations safer, more efficient, and less costly. Functions…
By Jeff Becraft Sometimes in life, I feel like we miss out on celebrating some of the smaller victories. And some of the smaller victories really are not that…
By Tom Poland The breaking news alert held just 29 words. “Cale Yarborough, a NASCAR great, dies at 84. Known for his fierce toughness and grit, Mr. Yarborough won…
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette represented Parkland Associates in the lease of ±10,865 square feet of retail space at Parkland Plaza to Oak Street…
On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Railroad Corner Redevelopment project in Orangeburg, South Carolina. This project will revitalize downtown Orangeburg…
Garvin Design Group recently began a year-long project to rehabilitate Columbia’s historic Olympia Armory building on Granby Lane. Following extensive historical research, treatment planning, and approval from the State Historic…
The Board of Commissioners of the S. C. Commission on Higher Education (CHE) has selected SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez as its next president and executive director. “Dr. Perez…
The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation recently awarded more than $800,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across South Carolina, part of more than $4.2 million given across six states in the…
R&B Artist Sunshine Anderson to headline the festival on September 21st Historic Columbia is thrilled to announce that R&B and soul singer Sunshine Anderson will headline the entertainment lineup for the 46th…
62 Participants in the Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Program Honored at Graduation Ceremony On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Columbia Museum of Art, the Columbia Chamber and the Leadership Columbia…
Since 2021, visitors and local history buffs alike have been able to explore the Reconstruction Era in Columbia SC with the history-centered tourism trail Reconstructed: A Journey Through the Reconstruction Era…
Since 2021, visitors and local history buffs alike have been able to explore the Reconstruction Era in Columbia SC with the history-centered tourism trail Reconstructed: A Journey Through the Reconstruction…
Partners with Peninsula U.S. to Begin Construction on 826-bed Cottage-Style Student Housing Community Serving University of South Carolina Students Landmark Properties, a fully-integrated real estate firm specializing in development, construction,…
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced the receipt of a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of the S.C. Student Loan Corporation, that will provide completion grants for…
Columbia Museum of Art July 2024 Calendar EXHIBITIONS (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art On view June 15 through September 8, 2024 From natural wonders to the open road, the…
On Monday, June 17, Percussive Arts Society International Percussion (PAS) announced that the University of South Carolina Percussion Ensemble is one of three collegiate winners of the 2024 Percussive Arts…
Nate Jackson has just announced the second leg of his 2024 tour – the Super Funny World Tour. The comedian will bring his tour to Columbia, SC on October 11,…
By David Dubberly Maynard Nexsen PC In some industries, worker shortages have caused employers to consider hiring 16- and 17-year-olds for non-hazardous occupations, especially during the summer. The federal…
Cogito Academy is proud to announce it has been awarded a substantial grant in the amount of $850,000.00. This funding source will be instrumental in successfully opening the school for…
South Carolina business leader is awarded Junior Achievement’s top volunteer leadership award for empowering students to own their economic success Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JA) announced that Tim Vaughn…
First Citizens Bank donated $50,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation to provide QuickJobs scholarships to MTC students. QuickJobs are designed to provide intensive and complete job training to develop…
By Mike DuBose Who among us doesn’t have regrets in life? Haven’t we all travelled down appealing journeys with enthusiasm that unexpectedly turned into tragedies? And, made stupid decisions, experienced…
Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy How you engage your stakeholders can make or break any strategy. NP Strategy Director Abigail Darlington shares key insights into what makes a great stakeholder…
Hood Construction proudly announces they have reached 3 million man-hours without a lost time incident. This landmark accomplishment is not commonly reached among firms of Hood’s size, especially among those employing…
The City of Columbia is honored to announce its participation as an official stop on the National League of Cities (NLC) Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. This initiative is…
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the election of new board members for 2024-2027. The organization has a 13-member board, six of whom are selected by the current board members,…
Forts Pond Elementary, Pelion Elementary, Pelion Middle and Pelion High in Lexington County School District One are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024–25 school year. Section…
County aims to boost transportation enhancements with potential new Penny Richland County is boasting safer and more efficient travel for residents and commuters as County Council considers funding avenues for…
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, the Design/Development Review Commission meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public and/or…
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is proud to announce the highly anticipated release of “Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street,” a powerful documentary that chronicles…
With temperatures staying steady over 90 degrees for the foreseeable future, Chief Terrence Green would like to remind the Town of Lexington community that the Lexington Police Department offers free…
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Alex Quillen as the new head basketball coach for Irmo High School. He will replace Tim Whipple who is retiring. Quillen is an Irmo…
RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN CELEBRATES 40 MILLIONTH GUEST Riverbanks Zoo and Garden marked a significant milestone today as Peyton McMillan became the Zoo’s 40 millionth guest. Since opening its gates…
How a 70-year-old Marine officer from South Carolina proves the Marine Corps still builds men By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD America’s Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775, when…
SCbio welcomes Kimberly Penick as Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for Main Street Labs, the newest 100,000-square-foot development in downtown Greenville that will become a laboratory hub for life sciences.…
Best Lawyers has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder James Y. “Jamie” Becker as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for litigation – banking and finance in Columbia, South Carolina.…
By Tom Poland Backroad Portfolio You cannot raise your ancestors from their grave, but you can appreciate how they lived. Just take a backroad deep into the countryside and…
Trinity Partners represented both sides in the disposition of 1907 Thurmond Mall in Columbia, SC. Peyton Bryant, CCIM, SIOR, and John Coleman represented the seller and Roger Winn, SIOR, Braden…
Pvolve, an omni-channel fitness company making their South Carolina debut with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 12 and a grand opening celebration Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m.- 1…
Announcement of participating food establishments in the Midlands area, June 17-23 Get ready! The 2nd Annual Black Eats Week 803 is just around the corner, and nine Black-owned food establishments will participate in this…
By Jeff Becraft This week I was talking to someone and they told me about the “and” principle. I was talking to them about how sometimes certain situations or…
At their June 11 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Dr. Megan Carrero as the new principal of Lakeside Middle School. She replaces Casey…
National security analyst briefs South Carolina law enforcement leaders By Chris Carter Kyle Shideler, director and senior analyst for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security at the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Security…
Barbara Turner, Director of Magnet Programs for Richland School District Two has been named Region IV Director at Magnet Schools of America (MSA). This prestigious appointment recognizes Turner’s dedication and…
Sean and Summer Deese, owners of Mountain Top Marine, are pleased to announce that Mountain Top Marine is now carrying the New Delta 18 from Xplor Boatworks. Since September 2008,…
Stop and Shop at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center Summer Porch Partry and Gift Shop Sale, Thursday, June 20, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Capital City/Lake Murray Country…
Retired military special operators describe Scout Keogh as tough and tenacious By Chris Carter Scout Motors’ CEO Scott Keogh joined global expedition leader Dr Tom Mullikin; his son Thomas, Jr.,…
The Life’s work of Roque Sevilla By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD Today’s environmental issues often seem so large and complex that the average person does not feel that they can…