Talented and Gifted Academy celebrates first anniversary with major literacy partnership and statewide book launch
April 14, 2026
In just one year, Talented and Gifted Academy (TAG Academy) has gone from vision to vibrant reality—reshaping early childhood education in the Midlands through a bold focus on literacy, individualized…
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GreenSite Consulting partners with SCMEP to help South Carolina manufacturers reduce waste costs
March 23, 2026
GreenSite Consulting, powered by Mumford Industries, has partnered with the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) to help manufacturers across the state reduce waste-related costs and improve operational efficiency. The…
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Flock and Rally receives five American Advertising Awards
March 10, 2026Flock and Rally, a women-owned and led integrated marketing and communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, was honored with five ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation (AAF Midlands)…
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Blue Granite Water Company hosted customers at drop-in event at Lexington Tennis Complex
March 9, 2026
Blue Granite Water Company hosted a customer drop-in at the Lexington Tennis Complex on March 4. The first of these events this year, customer drop-ins provide an excellent opportunity for…
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Wingard’s Market announces dates for annual Spring Fling
March 4, 2026
Wingard’s Market, invites the community to celebrate the arrival of spring at its highly anticipated Spring Fling 2026, taking place Friday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and…
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Town of Irmo helps launch fundraising campaign for Crossbuck Play Space at Rawls Creek Park
February 23, 2026
The Town of Irmo is proud to announce the launch of a community-wide fundraising campaign to support the development of Crossbuck Play Space at Rawls Creek Park, an All-Inclusive Play…
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SC State University Research Facility coming to Cayce
February 23, 2026The City of Cayce announced that South Carolina State University is expanding its footprint in the Midlands with the development of a new 42,000-square-foot Research & Extension campus in the…
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South Carolina Pediatric Alliance sponsors the 2026 Carolina Sunshine Wishing Well Gala to bring joy and hope to children facing life-threatening illnesses
February 23, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announced its role as a sponsor of the 2026 Wishing Well Gala, hosted by Carolina Sunshine for Children in an Evening of Hope, Heart,…
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Wingard’s Market nominated in USA TODAY’S Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Plant Nursery
February 19, 2026
Popular Midlands gardening center & nursery, Wingard’s Market announced it has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of Best Plant Nursery, a national…
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For every $1 spent, South Carolina’s “No Drama” program returns up to $66 in economic benefits
January 13, 2026
New Economic Impact Report Confirms Contraceptive Access is a High-Value Workforce and Fiscal Strategy, Generating Hundreds of Millions in Annual Net Benefit A new economic impact report authored by lead…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Rebekah Watson of A.R. Rucker Middle as Educator of the Month
November 20, 2025
Lancaster County educator uses reading and storytelling to convey personal finance lessons to her students South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Rebekah Watson of A.R. Rucker Middle School as…
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Cohn Construction announces Daniel Powell as Director of Special Projects
November 19, 2025
Daniel Powell has been appointed as the Director of Special Projects at Cohn Construction, recognizing his outstanding leadership and achievements as Senior Project Manager. Dan has more than 17 years…
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Choosing the Right City and Venue: What Really Matters for Multi-Day Business Conferences
November 18, 2025
By Leah Stoudemire Lawson For cities hoping to attract major conferences, understanding what event planners value isn’t just helpful. It’s essential. Behind every multi-day business conference that brings hundreds…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro recommended in the inaugural Michelin Guide to the American South
November 5, 2025
Motor Supply Co. Bistro, a cornerstone of Columbia, South Carolina’s culinary scene, has been officially recommended by the Michelin Guide in its inaugural Guide to the American South, marking a…
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Wingard’s Market releases details on Jingle Bell Bash and Christmastime festivities
October 30, 2025
Wingard’s Market, one of the top 100 Garden Center’s in the country that is located in the heart of Lexington, announced the details of their Jingle Bell Bash! The weekend-long…
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Congaree Land Trust Presents Fall Celebration – Sunday at Wavering Place
October 16, 2025
Join Congaree Land Trust (CLT) for this year’s fall conservation celebration, “Sunday at Wavering Place,” on Sunday, November 2nd, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event will recognize CLT’s…
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Astral Development’s plans progress to develop a mixed-use multi-family project at the intersections of Bull Street and Elmwood Avenue in Columbia, S.C.
October 13, 2025
Astral Development and Steady Capital’s plans progress to develop a 483,106 square-foot mixed-use multi-family project set to transform one of Columbia, South Carolina’s most visible downtown intersections at the corner…
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Date set for Town of Lexington Candidate Forum
October 2, 2025
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, the Lexington County Chronicle, and the League of Women Voters are jointly hosting a candidate forum for the upcoming Town of Lexington council election.…
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NAI Columbia’s Cam Kreps, Bobby Balboni, CCIM, and Patrick Palmer, CCIM execute sale of historic Vista site, formerly home to Whit-Ash Furnishings
September 29, 2025NAI Columbia announced the successful facilitation of the sale of the historic Vista property formerly occupied by Whit-Ash Furnishings to local developer, Todd Avant . The 1.3-acre site, encompassing nearly…
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Central SC Alliance’s Jason Giulietti earns Foreign Direct Investment Professional honor
September 29, 2025
Jason Giulietti, President & CEO of the Central SC Alliance, has been recognized as part of the inaugural class of ResearchFDI Academy’s Foreign Direct Investment Professionals (FDIP), a designation awarded…
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American Tire Distributors appointed as national partner for Giti Tire across its entire network
September 29, 2025
Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. announced that American Tire Distributors (ATD) will now serve as a national distributor of Giti and GT Radial brand tires across ATD’s extensive network. Headquartered in…
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Experience Black History and Culture at Jubilee Festival on September 20
September 16, 2025Join Historic Columbia on Saturday, September 20, 2025, for a dynamic celebration of Black history, heritage, and culture at the 47th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture. This free, family-friendly event…
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JerryFest 2025 announces commemorative poster contest
September 16, 2025
The Five Points Association announced a Commemorative Poster Contest for the 2025 JerryFest, Columbia’s free outdoor concert celebrating the life and legacy of Jerry Garcia and the 60th anniversary of…
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The South Carolina State Museum announces new exhibition titled “From the Vault: South Carolina Art From the Museum’s Collection”
September 16, 2025
New exhibition also marks the re-opening of the Lipscomb Art Gallery The South Carolina State Museum unveiled “From the Vault: South Caroline Art from the Museum’s Collection,” a new exhibition…
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City of Columbia to host hiring fair
September 16, 2025
The City of Columbia Mayor’s Office and community partners will be hosting a career fair on Tuesday, October, 21, 2025. Job seekers (18+) are welcome to attend and connect with…
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Four Lexington Two educators recognized with state, national honors
September 11, 2025
Four Lexington School District Two educators have been recognized with state and national honors. Haley Williamson has received the Outstanding Special Education Award from the National Association of Special Education…
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the station at Congaree Pointe
September 9, 2025The City of Columbia, The Columbia Empowerment Zone (CEZ, Inc.), Richland County, Cooperative Health Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Station at Congaree Pointe. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor Pro Tem Will Brennan, City Manager…
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Scout Motors launches “Have a Great Day” national brand campaign featuring its hometown of Blythewood, SC
September 3, 2025
Scout Motors is launching a new national television commercial and brand campaign honoring the South Carolina community as the company continues building its $2 billion Production Center in Blythewood. The…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new associate architect, Hannah Cuttill
September 3, 2025
Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced and welcomed Hannah Cuttill to the Q+ team as a new associate architect. Cuttill, who grew up in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, has both a…
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Cohn Construction’s Carlie Allman named a 2025 Women of Influence By Columbia Regional Business Rport
September 3, 2025
Carlie Allman, Director of Preconstruction at Cohn Construction, has been named one of Columbia Regional Business Report’s 2025 Women of Influence. The annual award recognizes women across the Midlands who…
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Unpacked Leadership Conference announces powerhouse 2025 speaker lineup
July 28, 2025
Global Core Strategies & Consulting, today announced the speaker lineup for the 2025 Unpacked Leadership Conference, featuring Major General Patricia R. Wallace, Colonial Life CEO Tim Arnold, and other transformational…
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NAI Columbia welcomes Alyse Howard as new marketing specialist
July 20, 2025
NAI Columbia announced the addition of Alyse Howard as its new marketing specialist. With more than a decade of experience in commercial real estate marketing and public relations, Alyse will…
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Congaree Land Trust achieves 100,000-acre conservation milestone across central South Carolina
July 10, 2025
Congaree Land Trust (CLT) announced a significant achievement in its 33-year history: the permanent protection of over 100,000 acres of vital land across central South Carolina. This conservation milestone was…
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Ellison Kibler named as one of nation’s top DC Advisor Teams
July 2, 2025Ellison Kibler has been named to the prestigious National Association of Plan Advisors’ (NAPA) list of the nation’s top defined contribution (DC) Advisor Teams with assets under advisement of at…
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Avant Holdings plans to purchase and restore the former Whit-Ash buildings in the Vista
June 26, 2025
Avant Holdings, LLC, a South Carolina-based real estate development and investment company, is under contract to acquire the former Whit-Ash Furnishing properties, a prominent historic landmark in Columbia’s Vista district.…
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Ritedose unveils state-of-the-art distribution and logistics facility at Ritedose Performance Park
June 18, 2025New facility expands Ritedose’s capabilities to handle well over 2 billion doses per year The Ritedose Corporation, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) technology, today unveiled its new…
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Eventfully Chic by Parris founder named 2025 “40 Under 40 USA” honoree
June 6, 2025
Parris Claytor Balazs, Founder, Lead Planner, and Creative Director of Eventfully Chic by Parris—a South Carolina-based planning and design firm specializing in sophisticated weddings, events, and celebrations—has been named a…
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Ellison Kibler receives national recognition as a Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Team
June 2, 2025
Ellison Kibler, a prominent private wealth management team based in Columbia, SC, has earned national recognition, being named to the prestigious Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams list for…
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Heritage expands leadership team with two new regional managers
June 2, 2025
Experienced Industry Professionals Join to Lead Charleston and Upstate Offices Heritage, a leading provider of outdoor services and sustainable landscape solutions for South Carolina businesses, has announced the hiring of…
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Soda City Market has been named the #1 Farmers Market in the country by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
April 23, 2025
Our community’s favorite farmers market is now the nation’s top farmers market! Soda City Market has been named the #1 Farmers Market in the country by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.…
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Metal Supermarkets Columbia
March 11, 2025
Metal Supermarkets Columbia provides local businesses and consumers with fast, easy access to metals and shapes. We guarantee the highest quality metal products and services, taking exceptional care with every…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. announces new Board Chairman
March 4, 2025
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., one of the Southeast’s premier accounting and consulting firms founded in 1991, announced the appointment of Bryan Hudson, CPA, ACI as the Firm’s new Chairman…
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VentureSouth and Vicinity announce joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing
February 26, 2025
VentureSouth and Vicinity announced a powerful new joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing – Vicinity Ventures. Vicinity Ventures combines the strengths of VentureSouth and Vicinity…
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Columbia, South Carolina, businesses anticipate new quick and easy access to small-quantity metals
February 24, 2025
Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, has opened its newest location in Columbia, South Carolina, led by franchise owner Dhaval Patel. The premier metal supplier is set…
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Columbia World Affairs Council merges with Columbia Council for Internationals
February 14, 2025
The merger expands regional capacities to host international leaders & students and to connect with more American professionals & families in the Midlands The Columbia World Affairs Council (CWAC) announces…
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Williams-Brice Stadium project receives state approvals
February 4, 2025
Internationally Acclaimed Design Firm Selected for Project The University of South Carolina’s plans to reimagine Williams-Brice Stadium have received approval from the State of South Carolina Legislature’s Joint Bond Review…
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Endeavor celebrates Caper’s Birthday with $11 day passes
February 3, 2025
Co-work for Just $11/day in February as Endeavor’s Office Dog Turns 11 Endeavor Workspaces is offering $11 day passes for the month of February to celebrate office dog Caper the…
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Parris Balazs of Eventfully Chic by Parris named winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2025 and WeddingWire Couples Choice Award 2025
January 17, 2025
19th Annual Best of Weddings Awards Recognizes Top Wedding Professionals Across the U.S. Parris Balazs, owner of Eventfully Chic by Parris, announced that her company has been selected as a…
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Endeavor kicks off New Year with superstar local entrepreneurs at signature Collaborators & Cocktails event
January 6, 2025
Endeavor Kicks Off New Year with Superstar Local Entrepreneurs at Signature Collaborators & Cocktails Event Insightful, Candid Session to Feature 6AM City Founders Endeavor Workspaces welcomes local entrepreneur duo, Ryan…
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Local Greenville pacemaker Betty Farr to participate in Holiday Fair & Kringle Village event
November 22, 2024
Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of Greenville’s Kringle Holiday Village, announced…
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