Why I Don’t Text

March 14, 2024

By Jeff Becraft   People have asked me over the years, “Why don’t you text?”  Some people even get aggravated with me about it.  There are various reasons, but one…

Colliers Columbia Retail Report: Population growth drives absorption and lower vacancy

March 14, 2024

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2023 Columbia Retail Market Highlights Retail in Columbia performed well in the fourth quarter of 2023 with overall healthy indications for 2024.…

Recruiting red flags (and how to fix them)

March 14, 2024

By Kamber Parker Bowden Founder of The YoPro Know While blatant red flags like unprofessional interview conduct are easily recognized and avoided by young professionals, your company may be creating…

Art Blossoms opening celebration

March 13, 2024

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Shake off those winter blues with the Columbia Museum of Art! Celebrate the start of spring and the opening of Art Blossoms, your museum’s annual…

Fireflies expanding game day experience packages

March 13, 2024

In April and May, fans can enjoy Jedi Training and Princess Tea Parties  This year, the Columbia Fireflies are ramping up their game day experience packages at Segra Park. The…

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus makes its Columbia debut playing SC State Fairgrounds

March 13, 2024

April 5-21 Tickets On Sale Now for Electrifying Extravaganza Melding Oktoberfest with Circus Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus makes its Columbia, SC, debut at the SC State Fairgrounds from April 5-21.…

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia, SC makes fundraising history with 2024 Black Tie Gala

March 13, 2024

On Friday, March 1, 2024 with the help of the event’s Presenting Sponsor, Capital Waste Services, LLC, Ronald McDonald House Charities Columbia, SC, experienced one of the most significant event successes…

Overdue: Curated for the Creative set for Friday, March 15th

March 13, 2024

Join Richland Library for This FREE, After-Hours Program WHAT: Overdue WHEN: March 15 | 7-11 p.m. WHERE: Richland Library Main(1431 Assembly St., 29201) WHO: Adults, ages 18 & older Experience a night of creativity and…

South Carolina Secretary of State’s website receives 2023 Notable State Document Award

March 13, 2024

The Secretary of State’s Office received the 2023 Notable State Document Award from the South Carolina State Library for its website.  Each year, the South Carolina State Library recognizes several…

City of Columbia Business License Division gives reminder to renew business license

March 13, 2024

WHO: City of Columbia Business Licenses Division WHAT: The City of Columbia 2023 business License expires on April 30, 2024. Please renew timely for your 2024 Business License to avoid penalties which…

Spring brings Art Blossoms back to the CMA

March 12, 2024

Fun floral fundraiser runs March 21 through 24 The Columbia Museum of Art presents the return of Art Blossoms, a beautifully botanical exhibition experience and museum fundraiser on view Thursday,…

Lowcountry student is state Poetry Out Loud champ

March 12, 2024

The state finals for Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation and performance competition, yielded a new state champion from Charleston who will represent South Carolina in the national competition.…

Potential economic impact of professional licensures for lawfully present workforce to be unveiled at March 25 event

March 12, 2024

GREENVILLE, SC – A report authored by Clemson University researchers that explores the economic impact of allowing lawfully present workers to receive occupational and professional licenses in various sectors will…

Apogee Equity Partners facilitates the sale of Columbus, OH-based HVAC company

March 12, 2024

Timmerman Capital, a Columbus-based investment firm, announced the completion of its acquisition of Franklin Heating Cooling & Refrigeration, Inc., a leading HVAC repair and installation service company located in Central…

Consumer Price Index summary for February 2024

March 12, 2024

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.3 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

Colliers | South Carolina announces 2023 Top Producers & Walter M. Keenan Award recipients

March 12, 2024

Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2023, presented at the company’s…

Colliers brings Roots Integrative Medicine to Forest Park Shopping Center

March 12, 2024

Colliers | South Carolina’s Danny Bonds represented Forest Park, LLC and Rox Pollard III represented Roots Integrative Medicine in the lease of ±1,600 square feet of retail space to Roots…

LCK Report: SC construction remains strong despite nationwide market trends

March 12, 2024

Year-End 2023 South Carolina Construction Trends Report SC construction remains strong despite nationwide market trends Key Takeaways: 2023 year-end construction starts reflect the impacts of large-scale investment announcements and resulting…

What’s happening at Richland Library

March 11, 2024

Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17 Richland Library’s mission is to help our customers learn, create and share. We are continuing to offer programs, both familiar and new, and…

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $38.4 million in South Carolina to expand affordable, reliable, clean power in Rural Communities through investing in America agenda

March 11, 2024

South Carolina Electric Infrastructure Award Will Reduce Electricity Costs for Over 194,000 Rural Consumers in Upstate South Carolina As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, George W. Hicks,…

Richland Two Board of Trustees Committee meeting, regular meeting next week

March 11, 2024

The Richland Two Board of Trustees will hold a Safety and Security Committee meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 11.  Review the March 11 committee meeting agenda. This meeting…

South Carolina ETV to host International Public Television Conference in Charleston

March 11, 2024

South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will host the 2024 International Public Television (INPUT) Conference in Charleston May 5-9, 2024. This annual, weeklong conference is the only international conference that focuses specifically…

Drake’s Duck In reopens Main Street Columbia location

March 11, 2024

Drake’s Duck In, a long standing fixture of downtown Columbia, is preparing for their grand reopening after temporarily closing their location at 1544 Main Street for renovations. The reopening ceremony…

Toms Creek Family Farms Mobile Market coming to Columbia neighborhoods

March 11, 2024

The City of Columbia announced Toms Creek Family Farms Mobile Food Market. The mobile market will serve areas in Columbia with a priority for the targeted 29203 and 29204 areas.…

Meet the new VP of Economic Development

March 11, 2024

The Board of Trustees has officially named the USC College of Pharmacy Dean Stephen Cutler as the new Vice President of Economic Development. Dean Cutler will oversee the Office of…

School District Five educator receives statewide award from South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children

March 11, 2024

A Lexington-Richland School District Five educator has received a statewide award for her outstanding contribution to the advancement of exceptional children and youth. Mary Alice Laubach, Placement Chair at Dutch…

Graham announces highlights of South Carolina projects in the first FY 2024 spending package

March 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced that multiple projects across South Carolina will receive funding as a part of the first Fiscal Year 2024 spending package. Graham made these…

City of Columbia seeking information to get youth positively activated this summer

March 11, 2024

The City of Columbia is seeking information from local youth organizations and groups regarding youth services this summer. “We are excited to offer this important information guide to parents and…

Registration open for city’s Summer Camps Program

March 11, 2024

Registration for the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Camps Program, which includes weekly camps and a variety of specialty camps, is open for children ages 5 and up. Weekly…

SCDOA and IMPH honored with 2023 South Carolina Notable State Documents Award

March 10, 2024

The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) in partnership with the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) was announced as a winner of the 2023 South Carolina…

Dr. Brice Cockfield named Meadow Glen Elementary’s new principal 

March 7, 2024

In February, Lexington County School District One named Dr. Brice Cockfield the principal of Meadow Glen Elementary School, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Cockfield currently serves as principal of Carolina…

Filmmakers to guide Reedy Reels breakout sessions

March 7, 2024

Two experienced filmmakers will be leading breakout sessions as part of this year’s Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Film Festival. One of the hallmarks of Reedy Reels…

Let’s be that ‘someone else’ today

March 7, 2024

By Jeff Becraft Back in the YC era, during Orientation for new students and families, I would always bring up the importance of little things.  I would ask them, if…

Vicious Biscuit brings fierce flavors to Columbia food scene with new location coming soon

March 7, 2024

Vicious Biscuit, the award-winning fast-casual breakfast concept and Southern-made originator of bold biscuit creations, is coming soon to Columbia, South Carolina. The new location is set to open this spring…

Let the Hunt Begin for Riverbanks’ Anniversary Prizes

March 7, 2024

Discover Hidden Treasures: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Reveals Golden Opportunity for Fun Celebrate 50 Wild Years with Exclusive Prizes and Community Collaboration Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will mark 50 inspiring…

From the Iditarod in Alaska to the SC7 Expedition

March 7, 2024

S.C. Floodwater Commission chair reflects on what’s to come here in the Palmetto State By Alex Junes-Ward Dr. Tom Mullikin, the world-renowned global expedition leader from Camden, S.C., returned from…

New initiative launches for communicators to grow digital skills, prepare for the future of work without retraining

March 7, 2024

A new learning initiative is helping communicators grow a future-ready digital skill set without retraining or reskilling. The initiative, called Content for the People, is a learning events program designed…

CarolinaPower promotes David Farmer to Branch Manager in North Augusta

March 7, 2024

CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor, has promoted David Farmer to Branch Manager for the firm’s operation in North Augusta, S.C. – one of four offices in South Carolina.…

St. Pat’s in Five Points returns to Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, March 16

March 7, 2024

St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns on Saturday, March 16, from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. for the 42nd event in Columbia, S.C. The festivities kick off…

Bring Back Honest-To-Goodness Screen Doors

March 7, 2024

By Tom Poland   With winter knock, knock, knocking on their door, people are thinking of storm doors and weather stripping. Well, drafty old screen doors occupy my mind. Recent…

Due to the forecast of heavy rain the Cottontown Art Crawl has been POSTPONED until Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 12pm-5pm

March 7, 2024

Due to the forecast of heavy rain the Cottontown Art Crawl has been POSTPONED until Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 12pm-5pm.   The sixth annual Cottontown Art Crawl brings artists and…

Columbia Museum of Art April 2024 exhibitions and events calendar

March 7, 2024

EXHIBITIONS Darrel Ellis: Regeneration On view through May 12, 2024 Over the course of his career, Darrel Ellis developed a distinct studio practice that merged the formal vocabularies of drawing,…

Wallick Investments now offers holistic financial planning

March 6, 2024

South Carolina-based RIA firm Wallick Investments, LLC announced the addition of a new financial planning service line to complement its long-standing investment advisory and portfolio management services. This new service…

McEntire Produce continues growing Richland County operations

March 6, 2024

$26.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs McEntire Produce, a full-service fresh produce supplier, announced the continued development of its state-of-the-art facility in Richland County. The company’s $26.2 million…

Family-Friendly Frights and Feats at Harbison Theatre

March 5, 2024

Family-Friendly Frights and Feats at Harbison Theatre: Action-packed performances that are sure to give you goosebumps! 360 ALLSTARS Variety Show 4 PM | Sunday, March 24, 2024 Tickets: $40 Launching…

Palmetto AgriBusiness Council elects officers for 2024

March 5, 2024

The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) recently announced the election of officers for 2024. Sarah Windham, Partner with FORVIS, was re- elected Chair; Bryant Sansbury, CEO with ArborOne, was elected Vice…

Colliers brokers receive prestigious Everest Award for top performance nationwide

March 5, 2024

Colliers brokers Garrett Scott, SIOR, John Montgomery, SIOR, Brockton Hall, SIOR and Chuck Salley, SIOR have been awarded Colliers USA’s prestigious Everest Award for top production in 2023. The Everest…

Grand opening for The Hollow restaurant on Gervais St.

March 4, 2024

The Hollow, Columbia’s first forest-to-table restaurant, is set to open its doors on Wednesday, March 6th, at 823 Gervais Street, Suite 100. Specializing in rustic American cooking, the restaurant focuses…

Attorney Lane Cook promoted to Partner at LawyerLisa

March 4, 2024

LAWYERLISA, an elder law and estate planning firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lane Cook to Partner with the firm. LawyerLisa serves clients throughout the state of South…

Richland One opens second round of applications for magnet choice programs

March 4, 2024

Richland One is accepting applications for students to enroll in magnet choice programs with spots still available for the 2024-2025 school year. The application deadline is April 30. Parents will…