Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd earns prominent rankings for practices and attorneys in Chambers USA 2026 Guide
June 4, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., has once again earned distinguished recognition in the Chambers and Partners USA 2026 Guide, a testament to the firm’s commitment to legal excellence across South Carolina.…
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Local Developer announces plans to acquire Brighton Technology Park in Chapin
June 3, 2026
Brighton Capital Partners announced plans to acquire the 200 acres in Chapin, currently known as Brighton Technology Park. According to Brighton Capital Partners President and Lexington County resident, Andy White,…
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‘Tis the season for graduations and my 2026 “20 lessons” list
June 3, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell ‘Tis the season for graduations, new jobs and life transitions. It’s also the season for my annual updated “20 lessons” list. A number of years ago,…
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USC inks licensing agreement for prostate cancer screening tool
June 3, 2026
The University of South Carolina has agreed to license an algorithm developed by a renowned cancer and nutritional epidemiologist to a health sciences company that offers home cancer screening tests…
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June is Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina
June 3, 2026
June marks Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina, a statewide initiative led by PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association aimed at reducing litter, illegal dumping, and…
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Hear about veterans’ experiences during and after the Vietnam War
June 3, 2026
C.W. Bowman has often fascinated Midlands audiences with chilling stories of his service as a Tunnel Rat in Vietnam. Now, he’s ready to share an equally compelling human-interest account of…
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My City Of Dust Calendar
June 3, 2026
By Tom Poland Passport To Preservation John Mulhouse sent me his 2026 Abandoned New Mexico City of Dust calendar, and it’s a keeper. John’s beat is why. “The lost…
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Colliers completes sale of Downtown Columbia office building
June 3, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina’s Tommy Johnson, SIOR and Zach Lundberg represented Yorktown Investment Holdings in the sale of 712 Calhoun Street, an approximately 4,672-square-foot office building to SB Property Investments…
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Dominion Energy strengthens electric system in Batesburg-Leesville; temporary outages expected for some customers
June 3, 2026
Dominion Energy will perform critical upgrades to its system in the Batesburg-Leesville area this week. The work will require temporary power outages for approximately 110 customers from approximately 7-10 a.m.,…
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Association of Lettermen announces 2026 Hall of Fame class
June 3, 2026
The University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen’s Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026 is one for the history books as it marks the first time entire teams will…
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Columbia High teacher named NIET Teacher Leader Fellow
June 3, 2026
Columbia High School math teacher Joshua Knight has been named a 2027 Teacher Leader Fellow by the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET). The year-long fellowship is meant to…
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City of Columbia to highlight Gun Violence Awareness Month with walk and community day
June 3, 2026
Who: City of Columbia, Moms Demand Action, and Every town Survivor Network What: This Wear Orange Walk will highlight the beginning of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, which takes place in…
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Nominations for 2027 Columbia SC Ambassadors open through June 15
June 3, 2026
Since 2019, the Columbia SC Ambassador Program has highlighted makers, entrepreneurs, foodies, creatives and so much more who offer a real perspective of life in Columbia SC. Each year, we…
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Panel discussion explores abstract art’s political dimensions
June 3, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art presents Truth in Abstraction, a panel discussion held in connection with featured exhibition Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil, on Thursday, June 18, from…
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Midlands Technical College hosts sendoff event for Mavericks headed to National SkillsUSA Championship
June 3, 2026
On May 28, 2026, Midlands Technical College (MTC) held a special sendoff event for students who will be participating in SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) June 1-5, 2026…
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Toucan Tuesdays returns to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
June 3, 2026
Riverbanks and Harvest Hope Team Up for Summer Food Drive Riverbanks Zoo and Garden partners with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the return of Toucan Tuesdays. Beginning Tuesday, June 9,…
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Sistercare receives National Purple Ribbon Award for Just Left of Perfect short film
June 3, 2026
Sistercare, a Midlands-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors and reducing the impact of domestic violence in the community, has been selected as the recipient of a prestigious Purple Ribbon Award…
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Department of Natural Resources to promote five law enforcement officers to senior ranks
June 3, 2026
Ceremony to be presided over by the Chief Justice of the S.C. Supreme Court and the SCDNR director By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Five law enforcement officers with the S.C.…
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The process of growing
June 3, 2026
By Jeff Becraft Two weeks ago, I talked about the plants at work and the variety of plants and how them blending together really brought out a great sense…
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AgFirst appoints Kellie Bickenbach Chief Risk Officer
June 2, 2026
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank announced that Kellie Bickenbach has been named Chief Risk Officer, effective June 1. Bickenbach brings extensive experience in enterprise risk management and a proven record of…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jeff Ruble, Kate Bugby, Columbia Area Development Partnership
June 2, 2026
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of…
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Two Senior Marketing Coordinators advance at Colliers in Columbia
June 2, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotions of Amy Fowler and Sarah Schilling to Senior Marketing Coordinator, supporting multimedia marketing efforts for brokerage associates in the Columbia office. Fowler and…
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Forest Acres reviews updated plans for Mall Park and Amphitheater project
June 2, 2026Forest Acres City Council met in a special called session to review updated conceptual renderings for the planned six-acre Mall Park and Amphitheater project at the former Richland Mall site.…
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USA Rare Earth, Inc. selects Cherokee County for first South Carolina operation
June 2, 2026
Approximately $1.2 billion investment will create about 490 new jobs USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USA Rare Earth), a global leader in rare earths, critical minerals and advanced materials, announced it…
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Reggaetronic’s Lake Murray Palooza returns to Lake Murray July 11 with music, boating, and community impact
June 2, 2026
The Reggaetronic team is bringing a new flavor of music festivals to Lake Murray with the return of Lake Murray Palooza July 11th from 11AM to 7PM. Set against the scenic backdrop…
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City of Columbia launches new online platform for short-term rental registration and renewals
June 2, 2026
The City of Columbia Code Enforcement Division is launching a new cloud based platform for short term rental registration and renewals in partnership with Tolemi beginning May 20, 2026. The…
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Serve & Connect welcomes new board chair and members
June 2, 2026
Serve & Connect, a Carolina-based nonprofit that aims to foster positive change through police-community partnerships, is announcing a new board chair and two board members joining the team. Retired Chief…
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City of Columbia launches public survey for Sharing the Road safety action plan
June 1, 2026
The Sharing the Road project team has developed draft program, policy, and project recommendations aimed at making our roadways safer. We hope you’ll take a look and provide your thoughts via…
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Upcoming CMA exhibition puts the hand in handwork
June 1, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured exhibition Body Matters, on view August 22, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Organized by the CMA, this exhibition is part of Handwork 2026,…
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Ryan Rawl Memorial Workout slated for morning of Independence Day on State House grounds
June 1, 2026
The July 4 event honors fallen Soldier and RCSD Deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 14th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be held…
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Hobbs Group Advisors again named to USA TODAY list of top firms
June 1, 2026
Hobbs Group Advisors is listed as a top firm in South Carolina in the latest update of the USA TODAY and Statista annual list of “Best Financial Advisory Firms.” Hobbs…
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Trinity Cathedral announces $1 million Jubilee grant fund
June 1, 2026
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral plans to award $1 million in grant funds over the next 10 years to non-profit organizations doing new or expanded work in the areas of homelessness, justice,…
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New study reveals major gap in access to summer programs across South Carolina
June 1, 2026
Many more South Carolina parents want their children in a structured summer program than are able to enroll them, according to a new household survey. The Summer Struggle for South…
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MBM partner, Sheila McNair Robinson, named one of South Carolina’s Influential Women in Law
June 1, 2026
Moore Bradley Myers announced that partner, Sheila McNair Robinson, has been named as one of the 2026 Influential Women in Law by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. This award recognizes outstanding…
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Midlands Technical College Students earn SARA California Merit Award and educational grants for architectural design project
May 29, 2026
GMK Associates sponsored student travel to awards ceremony in LA Three Midlands Technical College (MTC) Architectural Engineering Technology students have received a SARA California Merit Design Award from the Society…
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Cleaning up South Carolina’s coast
May 28, 2026
SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin is aggressively going after environmentally dangerous abandoned watercraft and their former owners By W Thomas Smith Jr. Earlier this month, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis celebrates National 529 Day with $529 grants for newborns
May 28, 2026
South Carolina’s tiniest residents could score a big head start on their future thanks to the return of the PalmettoBaby Grant Program. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that every…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands calls on community to nominate women leaders for 2026 Boots & Pearls Awards
May 28, 2026
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands (GSSC-MM) is calling on the local community to help shine a spotlight on extraordinary women by submitting nominations for the 2026 Boots &…
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USC makes progress on state approved project as part of ‘USC Next’ masterplan
May 28, 2026
McBryde Quadrangle is being torn down this month to make way for a larger residence hall approved by the Joint Bond Review Committee and State Fiscal Accountability Authority. The dormitory’s demolition was first introduced…
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Trustus Theatre presents 27th annual Vista Queen
May 28, 2026
Trustus Theatre is set to dazzle audiences with the 27th Annual Vista Queen, a glittering lip sync battle and fundraiser all in support of our theatre home. Hosted by the…
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SCRA announces funding for rural health innovation
May 28, 2026
The South Carolina Research Authority announced funding available to technology startups focused on improving rural health access. The program, Tech Catalyst Fund, is one of five initiatives within South Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond heralds amendments to SC Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act as win for donors and nonprofits
May 28, 2026
Today Secretary of State Mark Hammond recognized recent amendments to the South Carolina Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act as a win for both donors and nonprofits. “I am happy that…
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Lexington Health, Cigna reach multi-year agreement
May 28, 2026
Lexington Medical Center and affiliated physician practices will be in-network with Cigna starting July 1 After months of negotiation, Lexington Health and Cigna have reached a multi-year agreement. As a…
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Rural Infrastructure Authority awards construction grants to upgrade critical infrastructure
May 28, 2026
$29 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved over $29 million in grant assistance for 22 capital improvement projects that will…
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A.C. Flora girls soccer team wins second consecutive state championship
May 27, 2026
A.C. Flora High School’s girls soccer team won the 2026 Class AAAA state championship May 22, defeating Bishop England High School 1-1 (5-3 in penalty kicks) at Memorial Stadium. This…
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Colliers’ Grayson Greiner receives Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Designation
May 27, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina’s Grayson Greiner has been awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute. This prestigious designation recognizes him as an expert in commercial…
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Man, The Intruder
May 27, 2026
By Tom Poland The rains of late and spring’s approach set my mind on the Carolina bays, those coastal plain wetlands of mystery and life. The elliptical depressions are…
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South Carolina first in nation to designate annual Gold Shield Day for fallen first responders
May 27, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has signed legislation making the Palmetto State the first in the nation to permanently designate June 1 as “Gold Shield Day,” an annual day of…
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Guskiewicz named 16th president of Clemson University
May 27, 2026
For the 16th time in 136 years and only the second time in the past 27 years, Clemson University’s Board of Trustees selected the next president of Clemson University. Following…
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American Airlines restarts nonstop service between Columbia and Chicago
May 27, 2026
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) celebrated the return of nonstop service between Columbia and O’Hare International Airport on May 21 during a press conference and gate celebration marking the restart…
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