The 36th annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray will take place on Saturday, June 29 3,000 fireworks will light up the skies above Lake Murray in a patriotic display…
By Tom Poland I reached deep into my sense of place and reckoned the road ought to come out near Anthony Shoals Road, and it did. My parents drove…
First Reliance announced that David L. Moore has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, SVP, in the Columbia Market where he will be responsible for growing strategic relationships…
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked its 21st anniversary on June 26, 2024. Garvin Design Group has become a leader in design for higher education, historic…
Building upon the recent growth and development of Koala Athletics, Director of Athletics Glen Crawford is thrilled to announce the addition of Cheerleading to the College’s robust and steadily growing…
Charleston Attorney to Chair New Morning’s Board of Directors, Effective July 1 New Morning, a South Carolina nonprofit organization working to expand access to affordable contraceptive and family planning services…
At the regularly scheduled meeting on June 25, 2024, the Richland Two Board of Trustees elected new board officers – Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary – as required by Board…
A Black Music Month Celebration for Families WHAT: Pierce Freelon: A Black Music Month Celebration for Families WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 29 WHERE: Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly St., 29201)…
Board Taps Sara Ballard as Executive Director SC Women in Leadership (SC WIL) announced its 2024-2025 Board of Directors which includes 12 members with diverse professional backgrounds who share a…
The Family Pages will gift a free bag of kids’ books to all Turning Pages’ adult learners who have kids at home In a powerful move to foster reading at…
City of West Columbia Independence Day office closing, sanitation changes, and fireworks information
City Hall The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Friday, July 5,…
Governor Henry McMaster has bestowed the prestigious Order of the Palmetto upon Robin Waites, Executive Director of Historic Columbia, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion…
By Jeff Becraft Every once in a while there’s a semi-conversation that goes on in our household along the lines of what you’re going to read in the next…
The City of Columbia Community Development was recognized and received the John Sasso Award at the National Community Development Conference in Cambridge, MA. This acknowledgment reflects the department’s exceptional efforts…
New enhanced user website provides an experience for customers Regionally based Priority One Security is announcing the launch of its new website and a comprehensive rebranding of its services, signaling…
Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, announced it is expanding operations in Richland and Oconee counties. The…
The Richland One Office of Communications received three awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) for publications and digital media excellence. Award entries submitted by school public relations…
FILM LIVE WITH ORCHESTRA SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024 | 2 PM & 7 PM | @KOGER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Buy My Tickets Tix starting at $30 We will be…
Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee and Richland counties. The…
Nominations Due Wednesday, July 3 The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center is pleased to announce its annual 2024 Chamber Awards Recognition Program. These awards recognize the achievements of its shareholders and celebrate the…
Join the Chamber and the newly formed Northeast Business Alliance for a collaborative meeting. As the Chamber works to expand our initiatives throughout the Midlands region, we’ve partnered with representatives…
Funding Provides Technical Assistance Through Local Organizations, Cooperatives and Tribes as Part of Investing in America Agenda U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden announced…
City of Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann was elected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Advisory Board during the USCM’s 92nd annual meeting (June 20-23), which convened nearly 200 mayors…
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…