Three of the 12 were among MidlandsBiz’s sixty most influential military leaders By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Riley Institute at Furman University recognized 12 Fellows in the Institute’s February…
Children of Addiction Awareness Week, observed February 8 through 14, highlights the experiences of millions of children nationwide who grow up in families impacted by substance use. The South Carolina…
Local Home Care Provider Named as a 2026 Leader in Experience® by Activated Insights The Midlands-based in-home caregiving agency Solutions for Living at Home was recently awarded Activated Insights’ top…
Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, proudly announces that CEO Merritt McNeely has been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 50 Most Influential…
Callison Tighe & Robinson is mourning the loss of longtime colleague Reece Williams III, who passed away on January 18 at the age of 88. “One of the pleasures of…
“Freedom Fighters of Calhoun County” Film premiere at Cameron Auditorium Sunday afternoon, February 8th, a new revolutionary war docudrama, “Freedom Fighters of Calhoun County,” will have a premiere screening at…
David Platts to retire from distinguished public service After 33 years serving as a teacher, school administrator and arts administrator, South Carolina Arts Commission Executive Director David Platts will retire…
Columbia Museum of Art March 2026 Calendar EXHIBITIONS Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil On view March 21 through June 28, 2026 Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil…
Student leaders from across Lexington County will take center stage as LRADAC hosts a two-day Youth Leadership Summit on February 10 and 11, highlighting youth-driven solutions to substance use prevention…
The City of Columbia is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on boards and commissions. These volunteer positions provide an opportunity for citizens to play an active role…
The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI Center) is proud to announce that it has successfully assisted nearly two dozen educators in navigating the prestigious, rigorous path…
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its ninth annual gala on Friday, April 17, 2026, to celebrate this…
Who: City of Columbia, Columbia Green, and Columbia College What: Columbia Green and the City of Columbia are partnering with Columbia College to offer our next free educational event for Beat…
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell has been re-elected to the America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) Board of Trustees and selected as the Professional Vice…
City leadership, including Mayor Rickenmann, Councilmembers Will Brennan (District III) and Sam Johnson (At-Large), City Manager Teresa Wilson, Assistant City Managers Henry Simons and Clint Shealy, Fire Chief Aubrey D.…
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is seeking presenters to conduct breakout sessions during the City of Columbia’s 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference on Wednesday, May 6,…
Kossick will serve as Sustain SC’s Director of Partnerships, and Dix will serve as the Marketing and Events Coordinator. Sustain SC announced the addition of two new team members, Brent…
By Tom Poland Born of fire, master of fire, and survivor of fire, my vintage cast iron cornbread mold fed many a soul. Best I figure it came to…
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and participating state agencies proudly announce Melanie Ruhlman, president of “Save Our Saluda”, as the recipient of the 2025 South Carolina Environmental Awareness…
WHO: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City Manager Teresa Wilson, American Heart Association, Connor Shaw, heart disease survivors and advocates for awareness. WHAT: Let’s have a heart to heart, about heart disease. The public…
Hundreds of the nation’s best collegiate bass-fishing anglers from across the country will be in Columbia, South Carolina, next week, Feb. 12-14, for the 2026 Columbia PFG College Fishing Presented by…
By Jeff Becraft The recent snow we had in South Carolina reminded me of a lot of things growing up. I grew up in Maryland and in our neighborhood, this was…
National spotlight highlights truth, remembrance, and the City of Orangeburg’s commitment to historical preservation Orangeburg Mayor Michael C. Butler will appear on CBS Mornings in an upcoming interview with Nate…
SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) software solutions, today announced that Masahiro Arai, Chief Operating Officer, has been named to the 2025 South…
Garvin Design Group announced that Isabella Barbagallo will join the firm as an interior design intern for the summer of 2026. Isabella is currently completing her junior year at Kansas…
MUSC Health leaders, community partners and local officials gathered yesterday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new primary care medical office building at 5213 Trenholm Road in the heart of…
S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame recognized in a concurrent resolution by the S.C. House and Senate By Chris Carter The South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame was formally…
Three newly appointed STARRS leaders are from South Carolina STARRS (Stand Together Against Racism and Radicalism in the Services) announced the addition of new members to its Board of Directors…
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, is pleased to announce the hiring of Shannon Shuler, MSW, LISW-CP, as Director of Lexington County Services.…
Senior Resources Celebrates a Year of Impact and Leadership at Annual Awards Celebration Senior Resources kicked off the year by celebrating the community partners, volunteers, and leaders who make its…
The South Carolina Power Team announced the addition of Meredith Atkinson as Director of Communications. In this role, Meredith will oversee the organization’s strategic communications and marketing initiatives, playing a…
Haruki Health and LouLou AI received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. CAMA Security, Creek Tides Energy and Power, Sentec, and Tada AI were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “We welcome these…
Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City of Columbia Economic Development staff, Shavonne Singletary, General Manager of Just Ink About It 2 What: The City of Columbia celebrates the grand re-opening and…
Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City of Columbia Economic Development staff, Owner and CEO Billy Messer What: The City of Columbia announced the grand opening of The Scrub Shop at its…
WHO: City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement WHAT: February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and the City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) remains committed…
The Columbia Chamber introduces yet another outstanding Midlands Business Accelerator cohort for 2026. This is our 5th cohort to date, and the eleven (11) dynamic CEOs (listed below) represent several…
The S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is now accepting nominations for its annual Community Star Award, which recognizes those who make a positive difference in their communities through environmental…
Come engage with local history at Historic Columbia! February has exciting programs like Pints for Preservation at Savage Craft Ale Works, a new guided walk exploring the trees of the…
Cohn Construction has completed the new headquarters for GoAtlas, designed to support the company’s growth. Located on a 9.74-acre site in Ridgeville, the 31,200 SF facility combines 10,500 SF of…
Who: City of Columbia Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund What: The City of Columbia Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund grant recipients will host two Climate Action Showcases displaying information on their Climate…
By Tom Poland To some, the smokehouse remains a symbol of the impoverished, rural South. Not me. I see it as a rustic savior, and I thank the late…
Adolescence is an important time, when young people begin forming attitudes, behaviors and beliefs around substance use, often earlier than many adults realize. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health…
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program recognized 76 of the 609 eligible hospitals for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care. These 76 hospitals achieved the…
The Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22-26, 2026, inviting locals and visitors alike to experience the Midlands through five days of thoughtfully curated dinners, tastings, competitions and interactive…
By Dr. Tom Mullikin and Sen. Tom Davis For years, Americans have been sold a false narrative: you can only protect the environment or grow the economy – but not…
As the spring semester begins, many college students face increased academic pressure to perform, manage demanding schedules and prepare for exams. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental…
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Tim Ray of Kelly Mill Middle School as the January Educator of the Month for the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program,…
Mission Lexington announced the promotion of Jamie Campbell to the role of Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Campbell brings nearly five years of dedicated service to Mission Lexington, having grown…
The public is invited to review and provide comments on the draft 2026 South Carolina Aquatic Plant Management Plan, which outlines how native and non-native aquatic plants should be best…
The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year. These projects need to take place between July 1, 2026 – June…