USDA awards $749,007 Distance Learning Grant to Williamsburg County School District to expand rural learning opportunities
October 7, 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Carolina State Director Jacob French announced the agency is awarding $749,007 through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program to Williamsburg…
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Restaurant Week Midlands kicks off tomorrow: 11 days of culinary excellence starts October 8
October 7, 2026
The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) announced that Restaurant Week Midlands officially begins tomorrow, October 8, and runs through Sunday, October 18, 2026. For 11 flavor-packed days, diners…
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Dr. Fred Carter, Francis Marion University president, to receive 2026 Global Vision Award
October 7, 2026
The Columbia World Affairs Council announced Dr. Fred Carter, president of Francis Marion University, as the 2026 Global Vision Award recipient. He will be honored at a black-tie gala on…
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SIOS Technology expands leadership team to support global growth and rising demand for application resilience
October 7, 2026
Charlie Mantione Hired as Head of Sales, Americas; Natalia Casey Promoted to Lead Global Marketing Strategy SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of…
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A brand new event coming to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
October 7, 2026
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Debuts Brew Lights—A One-Night-Only Holiday Craft Beer Experience Holiday traditions are getting a spirited new twist at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. For one night only, December…
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The Country Store
October 7, 2026
By Tom Poland The Soul of the South Had Everything “Where should I send you to know the Soul of the South? I’ll send you to the Mast General Store.”…
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Changing chapters
October 7, 2026
By Jeff Becraft At about 7:00 a.m. this morning, as Brenda was heading out the door to go to work, she says to me, “Well, this was the last…
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Palmetto Citizens Foundation opens applications for inaugural $100,000 Fuel the Change campaign
October 7, 2026
Applications open today, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at 9 a.m. and close Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at 5 p.m. The Palmetto Citizens Foundation is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations…
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Record-breaking S.C. senior athlete presses nearly a half ton
October 7, 2026
67-year-old stroke survivor hits 903 pounds on leg-press days after pursuing Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khure’s globally publicized bench-press PR By Christopher David Carter Marine Infantry veteran and military hall of…
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SIOR CEO David Lockwood adds MRICS designation to distinguished commercial real estate credentials
October 7, 2026
The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) is proud to announce that Chief Executive Officer David C. Lockwood III, SIOR, CCIM, CRE, has earned the MRICS designation from the…
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Homeless No More will break ground on Grand Village and the James E. Christopher Community Center
October 6, 2026
Homeless No More (HNM) will break ground on Grand Village, an affordable housing community, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. at 3003 Two Notch Road, the site of the…
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GJFF offerings screening of The Soundman for free
October 6, 2026
The Greenville Jewish Film Festival will present The Soundman on Sunday, November 8, at 4:00 p.m. at Camelot Cinemas, continuing its year-round series of films that bring compelling stories, history…
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Terrance Ford named to First Community board of directors
October 6, 2026
First Community Corporation, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, and the holding company of First Community Bank, announced that Terrance Ford has been named to its board of directors. “We are…
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The McKay Firm welcomes Chris Siercks as Associate Attorney
October 6, 2026
The McKay Firm welcomed Chris Siercks as an Associate Attorney. Siercks will practice in the areas of Section 1983 defense and general civil defense litigation, representing businesses and individuals throughout…
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Kappa Theta Pi and Boyd Innovation Center bring 24-hour hackathon to Columbia October 10-11
October 5, 2026
The University of South Carolina chapter of Kappa Theta Pi (KTP), a co-ed professional technology fraternity, will host PalmettoHacks, a 24-hour hackathon presented by the Boyd Innovation Center (BIC), Oct.…
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SC Pediatric Alliance adds experienced licensed counselor
October 5, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announces the addition of Katie Brave, LPC, to its team. A Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina, Ms. Brave brings extensive experience supporting children,…
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Former Gamecock QB Connor Shaw hosts inaugural HRTHUDL cup golf tournament to fund Columbia PD AEDs
October 5, 2026
The City of Columbia and Columbia Police Department are proud to partner with HRTHUDL, a nonprofit dedicated to sudden cardiac arrest preparedness through AED placement and hands-only CPR training, to hold the…
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Three to be inducted into Lexington Two Fine Arts Hall of Fame on October 15
October 5, 2026
Lexington School District Two invites the public to an induction ceremony this month for three individuals selected to the district’s Fine Arts Hall of Fame. The three — Sarah Elizabeth…
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SCETV+ launches Oct. 10, bringing local and national programming together in one South Carolina streaming experience
October 5, 2026
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will launch SCETV+ on Oct. 10, giving audiences a new way to discover and stream SCETV programs, including national content from some of public media’s…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union announces new presence in Downtown Sumter, SC
October 5, 2026
SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the official signing of a commercial lease that will establish a new branch location in the heart of Sumter. The new branch, located at 40…
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Shop 30,000 gently used books and more at book sale
October 5, 2026
Richland Library Friends and Foundation Hosts Fall Book Sale It’s a chance to get your hands on some great deals and rare finds while adding to your book, music, and…
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Pleasant Hill Elementary School awarded grant to improve student health
October 5, 2026
The American Heart Association and the National Football League award grants nationwide through Kids Heart Challenge, American Heart Challenge Approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States live with…
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South Carolina invests $10 million in new teacher recruitment and retention programs
October 5, 2026
The programs administered by S.C. Student Loan Corp will help teachers get better loan repayment terms South Carolina teachers have a new opportunity to refinance their student loans at a…
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National Safety Council appoints Todd Buehrig to Board of Directors
October 5, 2026
Todd Buehrig, President & CEO of the National Safety Council Southeastern Chapter (SCNSC), has been elected to the National Safety Council Board of Directors. Announced during the 2026 NSC Safety…
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Forest Acres Finance Director Brittany Adams graduates from Local Government Leadership Institute
October 5, 2026
The City of Forest Acres congratulates its Finance Director Brittany Adams on graduating from the South Carolina City and County Management Association’s (SCCCMA) Local Government Leadership Institute. Adams graduated from…
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Electrical Technology student named Chime Workforce Scholar
October 5, 2026
Joseph Neubaum, a student at Midlands Technical College (MTC), has been named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar. Neubaum joins 200 students nationwide who were recognized for their academic achievement and…
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Billboard recognizes USC’s Music Industry Studies Program among nation’s best
October 5, 2026
Billboard named the University of South Carolina’s Music Industry Studies Program among the nation’s top music business schools on Oct. 3. Housed in the USC School of Music, the interdisciplinary…
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Morris College receives $75,000 grant from SC Student Loan to launch four-year career preparation model for its students
October 4, 2026
Morris College has been awarded a $75,000 grant from SC Student Loan Corporation through its philanthropic arm, Power:Ed, to launch Morris College’s career readiness program offering a structured career pathway…
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Newberry College gives back to alumni with new 20% tuition benefit
October 4, 2026
New Alumni Tuition Benefit expands access to online undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs Newberry College is celebrating the people who have helped shape its 170-year history by investing in where…
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Columbia Museum of Art receives two Southeastern Museums Conference awards
October 4, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art announces it is the recipient of two 2026 Southeastern Museums Conference awards: a bronze publication award for its gallery family guide and a silver technology…
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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Q4 calendar of events
October 4, 2026
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Announces Fall and Winter Lineup of Can’t-Miss Experiences Riverbanks Zoo and Garden invites the community to make meaningful memories this fall and winter through inclusive experiences,…
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Beating Genghis Kahn
October 2, 2026
Turning a minor disappointment into a measurable victory By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Stupidity, defiance, or calculated risk: Probably a bit of all three. Yesterday morning I had routine blood…
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JerryFest rescheduled for November 8 due to inclement weather
October 1, 2026
JerryFest, the FREE outdoor music festival in Five Points, has been rescheduled from Sunday, October 4 to Sunday, November 8, 2026, due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend.…
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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
October 1, 2026
The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2027 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…
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Historic Columbia announces October 2026 events
October 1, 2026
Fall in love with all the events Historic Columbia (HC) has to offer in the coming weeks. From a new walking tour to the highly anticipated Fall Plant Sale, there…
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Fifteen Realtors® from across South Carolina graduate from top real estate leadership class
October 1, 2026
The 2026 SC REALTORS® (SCR) Leadership Academy class graduated during the board of directors meeting at the association’s legal conference, Business Unusual, in September at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.…
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SC REALTORS® celebrate award winners, install 2027 incoming leadership
October 1, 2026
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) celebrated its 2026 award winners and installed officers at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in September. Approximately 300 Realtors® from across the state attended the ceremony…
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South Carolina Nuclear Summit draws nuclear experts, state, and federal leaders
October 1, 2026
The event celebrates South Carolina’s role in strengthening America’s energy security South Carolina’s growing role in America’s nuclear energy future took center stage Tuesday at Colonial Life Arena as more…
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SCDNR law enforcement captain graduates from the FBI National Academy
September 30, 2026
Daniel Baker becomes the sixth S.C. game warden to graduate from the elite Quantico, VA-based school By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Captain Daniel Baker, a 20-year veteran of the S.C.…
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Beauty from ashes
September 30, 2026
By Jeff Becraft Last weekend, I had the privilege of speaking at a weekend retreat for Black Mountain Home for Children. That is why there was no Friday email…
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Lexington County Fire Services & Lexington County EMS to officially dedicate new Jeffrey V. Chavis Fire & EMS Station
September 30, 2026
Lexington County Fire Services and Lexington County EMS will host a dedication ceremony and open house for the new Jeffrey V. Chavis Fire & EMS Station #34 on Saturday, October…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Dana Watkins of North Central Elementary as Educator of the Month
September 30, 2026
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Dana Watkins of Kershaw County School District’s North Central Elementary School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the…
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Puttin’ Out The Fire
September 30, 2026
By Tom Poland Sometimes It’s Healthier Not To “As night deepened all he could see was the shifting line of fire, like some malfunction in the wiring of the…
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GSSM ranked top school in South Carolina, #3 in the nation by Niche.com
September 30, 2026
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) has again been recognized by Niche.com as the #1 best public school in South Carolina and the #3 best public…
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After three decades as a judge, former S.C. Supreme Court Justice John C. Few opens new private practice
September 30, 2026
As an attorney, Few brings decades of judicial expertise and legal insights to complex litigation issues for clients across the Palmetto State After nearly three decades serving in the judiciary…
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Get Ready for autumn at the Midlands Fall Plant and Flower Festival
September 29, 2026
The South Carolina State Farmers Market’s annual Fall Plant and Flower Festival will be held Oct. 9-11, 2026. One of the market’s largest events of the year, the festival welcomed…
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Hood Construction, DP3 Architects and Goodwyn Mills Cawood break ground on Town of Fort Mill’s new operations center
September 29, 2026
On Sept. 16, 2026, the teams of Hood Construction, DP3 Architects and Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) joined Town of Fort Mill officials and community members to break ground on a…
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USC, Westinghouse partner to advance nuclear workforce development
September 29, 2026
Westinghouse Electric Company and the University of South Carolina (USC) are partnering to create a multidisciplinary nuclear workforce development program to support U.S. fleet deployment of AP1000® plants. The new…
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South Carolina’s first associate degree in electrical technology launches at Midlands Technical College
September 29, 2026
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has launched South Carolina’s first associate degree in electrical technology, expanding opportunities for students seeking careers in one of the state’s most in-demand industries. The Associate…
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American Heart Association expands lifesaving support in Sumter County
September 29, 2026
Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church receives emergency preparedness tools to train community members, improve heart health awareness and strengthen response to cardiac emergencies The American Heart Association is donating a Cardiac…
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