By Jeff Becraft Life is filled with little surprises. Last week, I was on my way home from work and I decided to stop by a grocery store. As…
Self-taught chef and Food Network star Jason Smith is signing his recently released cookbook, Lord Honey: Traditional Southern Recipes with a Country Bling Twist, at the Mast General Store in Downtown…
After an illustrious 44-year career in coaching, including an unparalleled 33-year tenure as the Men’s Head Soccer Coach at Irmo High School and the last 11 years at River Bluff…
Andreas recognized as Carolina League Home Clubhouse Attendant of the Year The Fireflies, in conjunction with the Carolina League and Minor League Baseball, announced that Clubhouse Manager Christian Andreas has…
Influential leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell returns to Columbia International University on Feb. 22, 2024 for his seventh Leadership Summit in the Midlands of South Carolina. The event takes place…
In a feat of courage and collaboration, three men were rescued from the swift currents and rapids of the Saluda River. This successful rescue mission stands as a testament to…
Renowned singer/songwriter Angie Aparo, recognized for his multi-platinum successes, is set to headline the upcoming Rockin’ Resolutions Fundraiser, a musical celebration organized by the University of South Carolina School of…
Alex Whitten, a home inspector with Daniel Whitten Inspections, has passed the South Carolina certification exam and achieved his home inspection license. Whitten joined the firm in 2022 as a…
By Tom Poland November 15 my father will have been gone twenty years. Twenty years. Seems like yesterday when he lay in a bed at MUSC in Charleston. Seems…
This is a historic week for Richland School District Two. The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Dr. Sabina Mosso-Taylor the 2024 South Carolina Elementary Principal of…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Key retail performance metrics in South Carolina were stable for the third quarter of 2023 and…
This December, the Laurens Public Libraries offer two ways to help those less fortunate in our community. The Food for Fines program gives you the opportunity to have your fines…
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Tifani Moore has been promoted to the position of Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation.…
The South Carolina Arts Commission is excited to announce a striking new brand, along with a new website, that better represents the agency’s work and the South Carolina creatives it…
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
The Midlands Technical College Foundation hosted its annual Golf Classic on November 6 and shattered another record for the amount raised. This year’s $100,000 in donations exceed the $75,000 and…
Have you ever thought your alcohol consumption may be a problem and you might need to stop? Or have you ever thought you may need to cut back on drinking?…
BOC Sciences expressed its congratulations to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for being recipients of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognized…
During the City Council meeting, City Council approved several items on the consent agenda that continue to invest in water and sewer infrastructure. Items 16 and 17 include important work…
Secretary of State Mark Hammond joined other state, federal, and international charities regulators to announce Charity Fraud Awareness Week, which runs from November 27th through December 1st. As part of Charity…
Situated on Torrington Road in Clinton, Big D Butcher is the preferred destination for many locals seeking top-notch meats. This small-town butcher shop provides a diverse range of meats, from…
Early-bird sale ends on February 14 at Midnight Tickets are on sale now for The Social Event of the Year, the Taste of Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Medical Center, on March 21,…
Historic Columbia and Columbia Green announced the launch the public phase of the Columbia Canopy Project, a multifaceted effort to address the impacts of structural racism on Columbia’s historically marginalized…
What you need to know: Taxpayers can now access transcripts of past SC Individual Income Tax returns if they have an account in MyDORWAY, the SCDOR’s free online tax portal.…
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is accepting applications for the 2024 NxLevel Microentrepreneur and 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture courses from January to March. The NxLevel Microentrepreneur program…
Yellow-legged hornet detected in Jasper County; Clemson officials ask public to report large hornets
An invasive yellow-legged hornet was trapped in Jasper County last week, according to Clemson University officials tasked with protecting the state’s beekeeping industry. The hornet was captured Nov. 9, and…
$33.2 Million Investment in South Carolina Supports New and Better Market Opportunities and Expands Existing Ones U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is making investments…
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has unveiled its 2023-24 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report, revealing a surge in teacher vacancies across South Carolina. Since 2001,…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 Columbia Retail Market Highlights Vacancy decreased to 2.84% in the third quarter of 2023 with the absorption of 106,360 square feet…
Lott accepts the award on behalf of the men and women of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott received the Salvation…
The Nickelodeon, Main Street’s arthouse cinema, announces the launch of the Palmetto Society – a new tier of recognition for annual giving. The Palmetto Society is a testament to The…
Colliers and LCK staff across South Carolina participated in a “Colliers Gives” campaign to raise funds for local United Way agencies and to volunteer with Home Works of America Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC –…
Colliers | South Carolina announced three new hires for its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division in Columbia. Kerstin Mink has joined the company as Property Manager for the Synergy…
By Jeff Becraft Last week we had our Gala for Our Place of Hope. We brought in a guy by the name of Luke Knowles. Now, I was part…
By Tom Poland Come daybreak, my preferred time to get moving, I check on my neighbor’s flag. I check to see that his place is ok after another night…
HighRun DataScience, a leading provider of data science solutions, announced the launch of a new suite of services for the pharmaceutical and clinical industry, including clinical trial design, data analysis…
Using an all-volunteer team of dedicated board members working with the community, Habitat for Humanity of Laurens County has done an amazing job for the past 20 years of meeting…
Swing, Shuffle, and Shout – The Holidays are Happening at Harbison Theatre Enjoy returning favorites and classic tales with a twist! Back by popular demand, A Christmas Carol, returns to…
Amanda Mellard, a member at Robinson Gray law firm, has joined the board of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association as an at-large member. The SCDTAA is an association…
Todd Usher, founder and President of Addison Homes, a local home builder that specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes, has offered a presentation at a Department of Energy event held…
Parade Registration Ends Monday @ Noon Lake Murray Country’s Christmas Light Boat Parade, returns on Saturday, December 2. Don’t miss this FREE family waterfront event that will get everyone in the…
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis extended his appreciation to Charleston County Treasurer Mary Tinkler for her continued efforts to return unclaimed property to Lowcountry citizens. “Treasurer Tinkler has been a valued partner…
The City of Columbia Economic Development Office and The Main Street District marked the opening of Sunrise Café on Main Street. Sunrise Café, launched by military veteran Johnny Davis, serves…
Exclusive $15 Black Friday ticket offer for St. Pat’s festival in Columbia, S.C. St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns Saturday, March 16, for its 42nd…
Trail Town designations launched by the S.C. National Heritage Corridor Last summer, S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, officials with the S.C. National Heritage Corridor and those of the statewide SC7…
Paul Hartley, SIOR, Senior Broker and Director of Office Properties at Trinity Partners’ Columbia, SC office, has announced that he will be moving from Columbia to his primary home in…
What do you get when someone who teaches the history of American involvement in Vietnam also served in that war? Sometimes you get reminiscence. Sometimes you get didactic rants about…
On November 15, 2023, South Carolina resident and Make-A-Wish volunteer, Anthony Guidice, was recognized for his service with a national award. Anthony was selected to receive the Suzie Allen Volunteer…
National Film Festival debuts documentary about first-of-its-kind blood cancer Master Clinical Trial
“Coloring Outside the Lines” follows the life-or-death journeys of four patients with aggressive leukemia and the groundbreaking clinical trial designed to save them. RYE BROOK, NY – The story of…
Hendrick Automotive Group makes donation presentation to Lowcountry Food Bank; Hendrick Automotive Group pack meals for 750 families who experience food insecurity Lowcountry Food Bank announced today that Hendrick Automotive…