SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead, a new role that will build resources and opportunities for life sciences startups in South Carolina. Lee will oversee the operations…
Dr. Barbara Beeks is the new director of Presbyterian College’s Jacobs Scholars Program. Beeks began June 3 as the leader of PC’s signature program for students affected by foster care…
Presbyterian College alumna Kipper Edens Ackerman ’97 will join her alma mater as its new assistant director of admissions for fine arts and choir director. Ackerman, a seasoned musician and…
Eleven budding college freshmen are sharing more than $27,000 in scholarship awards from SAFE Federal Credit Union. SAFE honored the high school seniors at a recent reception hosted at its…
Polales Horton & Leonardi LLP (PHL) welcomes Shelby Leonardi as its newest partner in the firm’s Columbia office. Shelby’s experience in complex civil litigation and her familiarity with the federal…
Lexington School District Two announces the hiring of a director for career and technology for the 2024-2025 academic year. Stacey Baker, an Airport High School graduate who most recently served…
Lexington Two announces the hiring of a new principal for New Bridge Academy for the 2024-2025 school year. Kelly Remia comes to Lexington Two after serving as coordinator for Lexington-Richland…
The Lexington Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Allison Jackson as an assistant principal at Wood Elementary School at its June 20 meeting. Jackson comes to Lexington Two…
A familiar face has been selected as the new leader at Fulmer Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. Jonathan Wilburn, who currently serves as assistant principal, has been selected…
Each year thousands of South Carolinians work to preserve the state’s legacy that is reflected in our historic buildings, structures, and sites. Since 1995, Preservation South Carolina, the SC Department…
The University of South Carolina, with the aid of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research, will restore and preserve the historic Florence C. Benson Elementary School in Columbia,…
An Evening of Imagination and Inspiration Join Richland Library for an enchanting evening with celebrated children’s book author and illustrator, Matthew Cordell, as he shares insights into his creative journey, the…
Andy & Friends welcomes internationally acclaimed classical musicians to the SC Midlands The South Carolina Philharmonic is expanding its artistic program offerings by presenting Andy & Friends in the 2024-2025…
Executive Director Jessica Francis Fichter, also a co-writer of the musical, will Direct, with Musical Direction and Orchestration by Steven Gross Hannah Bonnett (Five: The Parody Musical, Legally Blonde) to…
During its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, June 18, Richland County Council passed the County’s budget for fiscal year 2024-25 on third reading. County Council uses the budget to oversee the…
Studio 2LR recently attended the ground-breaking ceremony on June 19th for the redevelopment of a historic downtown corner in Orangeburg, SC known as Railroad Corner. A focal point of the…
Saluda Law, LLC announced that Attorney Bryan Letteer has joined the firm. Letteer’s practice will focus on criminal defense and professional license defense. His experience as an Attorney at the…
President and Broker in Charge, Sam DeWees, Represented three sellers in the sale of 5 acres on Sunset Boulevard and Mineral Springs Road DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial…
All of us know that woman—the woman who does it all. She has excelled in her career and is a mentor in the community. A Shero. We want to hear…
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…