The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, a Midlands philanthropic partner since 1993, awarded $202,565 to three local nonprofit organizations. The Knight Foundation is committed to ensuring Columbia has…
Beloved annual fundraiser runs March 21 through 24 The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Art Blossoms, a beautifully botanical exhibition experience and museum fundraiser on view Thursday,…
Each year, Greenville Women Giving (GWG) organizes a SHEro campaign that gives people an opportunity to honor women who have made a difference in their life. Naming a SHEro requires…
By Jeff Becraft One time, I was going to be speaking at a retreat for Black Mountain Home for Children, and our son, Josiah, was also going to be…
By Tom Poland December 1, 1969, was no ordinary Monday. It was a day when your birthday was your destiny. In Athens, Georgia’s Benton Apartments my roommates and I…
Beth Richardson, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been accepted for membership in the newly-formed South Carolina chapter of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association. WWCDA promotes the…
Seven artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will benefit from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, receiving a project-based grant and career mentoring. The SCAC defines emerging…
The Festival Recently Transitioned into a Nonprofit and Refreshed Branding, Prepares for its Biggest Year Yet The Columbia Food & Wine Festival has released event details, and tickets are on…
WHO: Columbia SC Visitors Center WHAT: The Columbia SC Visitors Center has partnered with One Columbia for Arts and Culture to host artist pop-ups outside of the VC on weekends. The…
The ‘Party in the Street’ will feature local artists, local vendors, and live music in the Cayce River Arts District The Soiree on State will return to Cayce’s State Street on Saturday,…
Five South Carolina nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of pro bono marketing and communication services provided by Riggs Partners during its 26th annual CreateAthon®. The marketing marathon will begin…
Newberry College’s master’s programs have been named among the most affordable in the United States, according to rankings released by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. Newberry stands at No. 16 out of 50 schools…
February 24 event in collaboration with Miami Lighthouse for the Blind The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) and USA Blind Soccer will hold a special event in Miami on…
Spring start date instead of Summer and a three-day resiliency conference in May W. Thomas Smith Jr. PLANS FOR THIS YEAR’S SOUTH CAROLINA 7 (SC7) expedition are in full swing…
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that its board of commissioners enthusiastically designated the 10th South Carolina Cultural District in the city of Hartsville by a unanimous vote. The…
CThe Official Kickoff to St. Pat’s in Five Points, presented by the Fountain Division of W.P. Law, Inc., is set for 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, at the main…
$94.5 million investment lays groundwork for planned 300-bed apartment complex Streams Development and Century Development Partners have announced plans to construct a 300-unit market-rate apartment complex in Columbia. The $94.5 million…
Dominion Energy representatives attended an event last week on Capitol Hill to raise awareness about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps eligible customers with their energy costs through federal…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2023 Columbia Multifamily Market Highlights Columbia’s multifamily market performance improved from the fourth quarter of 2022, with increases in occupancy, net absorption…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Jonathan Moon has joined the firm’s Columbia office. Jonathan is an associate and works with our economic development and M&A practices. Before joining Haynsworth…
Crawford Prezioso of Colliers | South Carolina represented Gamwell Investments in the sale of a ±16,000-square-foot industrial building located at 212 Candi Lane to The Brimel, LLC. The building is…
United Way of the Midlands will recognize Thomas Tafel of Lexington Medical Center, as the recipient of the 2024 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award during the Humanitarian…
LEXPO, the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center’s annual business trade show, is bringing together more than 90 businesses, of all sizes, and local restaurants to connect with consumers and network.…
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that its board of commissioners enthusiastically designated the 10th South Carolina Cultural District in the city of Hartsville by a unanimous vote. The…
Palmetto Railways, a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), announced it is partnering with Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT) to convert two of its diesel switcher locomotives…
Students challenged to improve their schools and community Always in search of the next bright idea, Richland School District Two, in Columbia, SC, is set to host its fourth annual…
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.2 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
North Charleston, SC ~ February 13, 2024 South Carolina’s annual Nonprofit Summit, hosted by Together SC, our state’s association of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community organizations and sponsored by Dominion Energy,…
Firm offering limited-time discounted legal services upon request By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Bill Connor Law Firm, LLC, is commemorating its six-year anniversary this month, the practice having first…
Following the successful integration of male students into the residential experience at Columbia College, Koala Athletics is thrilled to announce the addition of Men’s Basketball to our robust athletic program…
This deputy brings an unusually calming peace to cops, the community and critical incidents By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Those of us in law enforcement know what K-9s do: They…
Columbia Lawn Maintenance Company Sold to New Owner Sunbelt Business Brokers, a leading mergers and acquisitions adviser for privately held businesses, is excited to announce the successful sale of Green…
3rd Annual Contest to Pick the Next Coolest Thing Made in SC The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has launched the 3rd annual Manufacturing Madness contest. Presented by BlueCross BlueShield…
Three schools in Richland School District Two are 2024 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Merit Award winners. MSA is the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. Ridge View High…
Special planetarium experience closes February 29 The South Carolina State Museum is offering guests one last opportunity to explore the beauty of the Northern Lights with Áróra closing at the end of…
Long-planned improvements to fourteen blocks of Calhoun Street (Wayne to Harden) include resurfacing (from Wayne to Gregg), restriping, and the installation of bike accommodations. This project includes a change in…
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) are partnering to offer summer day camps across the state for rising…
The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomed Sydney Gardner as its new director of finance & development. It’s a new position at the Foundation, combining responsibility for both raising funds and…
The U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson commander will be promoted to the rank of Major General in a ceremony at 8:00 a.m., February 14th, at the Fort Jackson…
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Hosted by the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN), Sistercare, and other community partners, “Leap of Love” is an event for parents and…
Jack Stapleton, an 11th grade student at the South Carolina Virtual Charter School (SCVCS), has been selected as one of 170 students nationwide to participate in the prestigious Aim High…
A campaign challenging stereotypes about people with disabilities so we are accepted and included in communities throughout South Carolina. The South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council, in partnership with the…
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
SCCLR wants wording corrected in existing law By Alex Junes-Ward Representatives and supporters of the South Carolina Coalition for Lawsuit Reform (SCCLR) gathered on the south steps of the…
A recent Pew Research Center study showed that 46% of American workers don’t use their full paid time off, vacation days and sick leave each year. The study also found…
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Joseph D. Dickey, Jr. has joined the firm as a shareholder in Columbia, SC. Joseph focuses his practice on representing businesses, governmental entities, individuals…
SCbio gathered hundreds of life science leaders from across South Carolina and the United States in Greenville to open SCBIO 2024, the state’s premier life sciences conference, honoring leaders who…
Charleston’s oldest locally family owned full-service commercial real estate firm, Beach Commercial, a Division of The Beach Company, announced that two of its brokers have received prestigious marketing awards within…
What you need to know: Mistakes are far more common when returns are filed using paper. That’s why the SCDOR and the IRS recommend filing online. Don’t claim the EITC…
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced two South Carolina high school students have been selected as delegates to the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Each delegate…