SCDOT receives $23.5 million federal grant for statewide bridge replacement initiative
July 9, 2026
Following an announcement from the US Department of Transportation, the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced that it has received a competitive $23.5 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Nancy Parr, Westinghouse’s Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility
July 9, 2026
The Who’s on the Move Entrepreneur Minute is an interview series exploring how South Carolina businesses and organizations are innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. Each episode…
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Trinity Partners fully leases premier neighborhood shopping center in Columbia
July 9, 2026
Trinity Partners announced the successful redevelopment and leasing of Shoppes at Forest Hills, a prominent neighborhood retail center located at 2710 Gervais Street in Columbia, South Carolina. Following a comprehensive…
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SC Pediatric Alliance announces addition of Dr. John Adent
July 9, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announced that Dr. John Adent will join its team of pediatric healthcare providers on July 20, 2026. Dr. Adent brings a strong background in…
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Moore Bradley Myers named South Carolina’s 2026 Best Full-Service Law Firm
July 9, 2026
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) has been named the 2026 Best Full- Service Law Firm in South Carolina by The Guide to South Carolina; earning one of the state’s biggest honors…
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Rights and freedom
July 9, 2026
By Jeff Becraft It is an incredible privilege to be able to live in the United States and have all the freedoms that we have. Millions of people around…
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M. B. Kahn welcomes Timothy M. James as Vice President, Marketing
July 8, 2026
M. B. Kahn, recognized by Engineering News Record as the 200th largest construction company in the nation, is pleased to announce new team member, Timothy M. James, Vice President of Marketing. With…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Office Market Q2 2026
July 8, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Beginnings of renewed investment activity emerge as market remains stable. Market Highlights The Columbia market recorded several notable sales this quarter, reflecting solid demand…
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Austin McVay named 2026–27 Chairman of the Board for the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center
July 8, 2026
The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Austin McVay, Commercial Relationship Manager with United Community Bank, has been named the Chamber’s 2026–2027 Chairman of the Board. McVay succeeds Trey…
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Bookhardt Cemetery
July 8, 2026
By Tom Poland On a cool, windy day I drove Old Number 6 through farm country. You’d a thought wild horses had kicked up the pollen-yellow dust drifting over…
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Lanneau Wm. “Lanny” Lambert, Jr. reappointed to South Carolina Judicial Merit Selection Commission
July 8, 2026
Turner Padget announced that Lanneau Wm. “Lanny” Lambert, Jr. has been reappointed by Governor Henry McMaster to serve on the South Carolina Judicial Merit Selection Commission. This statewide reappointment is…
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Small elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman
July 8, 2026
Samuel R. Small, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO, First Palmetto Bank in Columbia, has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). He was elected by a vote…
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The remarkable life of William Rose topic of next Noon Debrief
July 8, 2026
Maxcy Gregg stood out among South Carolinians as one of the fiercest defenders of slavery and advocates of secession. He wrote an influential manifesto advocating his views, signed the South…
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Blink Book Review: Terry Szuplat’s “Say It Well”
July 8, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell I like to mix fiction with “good for you” nonfiction on my summer reading list. My first nonfiction pick is Say It Well by Terry Szuplat,…
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World Tour Golf Links to open The Bridge, bringing a new golf entertainment experience to Myrtle Beach
July 8, 2026
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Golf has evolved beyond just what happens on the course, and World Tour Golf Links is embracing that evolution with the opening of The Bridge, a…
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South Carolina Tax Free Weekend returns August 7 to 9
July 8, 2026
South Carolina shoppers can skip the sales tax on school supplies, computers, clothing, footwear and other back-to-school essentials during the state’s annual Tax Free Weekend, which runs Friday, Aug. 7,…
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Leroy Wamble joins Colliers | South Carolina as Market Analyst
July 8, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina welcomed Leroy Wamble as a Market Analyst. Wamble will support market data and research initiatives for Colliers’ Charleston office. Wamble’s responsibilities include delivering accurate, high-quality market…
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Mungo Homes acquires McGuinn Homes, expands Southeast presence
July 7, 2026Mungo Homes, a Clayton Home Building Group builder, announced the acquisition of McGuinn Homes, a highly respected builder in South Carolina for over 40 years. The acquisition strengthens Mungo’s current…
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August 2026 exhibitions and events at the Columbia Museum of Art
July 7, 2026
EXHIBITIONS Body Matters August 22, 2026 – January 3, 2027 The human body is essential to craft. This genre of art is rooted in physical labor, tactile knowledge, and material…
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The Big Red Barn Retreat announces Justin Moore as headliner for Fall Jam 2026
July 7, 2026
Tickets for the annual benefit concert go on sale Friday, July 10 The Big Red Barn Retreat is thrilled to announce award-winning country artist, Justin Moore, as the headliner for…
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Discover what’s new at Historic Columbia this July
July 7, 2026
Check out Historic Columbia’s upcoming events, local historic preservation and history initiatives, and more. HISTORIC COLUMBIA OPENS NEW SEIBELS HOUSE EXHIBIT: Thanks to grant funding from the Richland County…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country celebrates Amy Hoffman’s 20 years of dedicated service
July 7, 2026
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) celebrates Amy Roof Hoffman as she marks 20 years of service to the organization, honoring a career that has helped shape the growth of the…
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Kevin Guskiewicz to remain at Michigan State, leaving Clemson president search unresolved
July 7, 2026
The search for the next president of Clemson University has reopened after the university announced that its previously selected candidate has decided to remain at his current institution. In a…
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Grand opening of Fire King Pizza on Hampton Street, Columbia
July 6, 2026
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the grand opening of Fire King Pizza on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. City representatives will be in attendance. Fire King…
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City of Columbia kicks off 20th Annual Mayor’s Campaign Against Domestic Violence
July 6, 2026
The City of Columbia Public Relations Department announced the kickoff of the 20th Annual Mayor’s Campaign Against Domestic Violence, a community-wide initiative benefiting SisterCare, the Midlands’ leading organization dedicated to…
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The interconnected web of South Carolina’s natural resources
July 6, 2026SCDNR Director shares thoughts from the SC7 trail about the connection of all things natural by SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin “When we try to pick out anything by itself,…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Q3 calendar
July 5, 2026
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Announces Seasonal Events, Education Programs and Conservation Opportunities Riverbanks Zoo and Garden invites guests to enjoy a season of events and experiences, from education programs and…
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“The Eagle Has Landed”: Public invited to view new bald eagle sculpture at Boyd Island
July 5, 2026
The Sanctuary at Boyd Island received a new permanent resident in June 2026. Just in time for the 250th birthday of the United States, an incredible sculpture of a bald…
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School District Five names new Chief Operations Officer
July 5, 2026
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Allen Knotts the new Chief Operations Officer for the district. He replaces Dr. Gerald Gary who left the district to become superintendent of the…
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School District Five celebrates opening of new East Wing at Irmo High
July 5, 2026Lexington-Richland School District Five officially celebrated the opening of the new East Wing at Irmo High School International School for the Arts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking another milestone in…
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Palmetto State Strongmen become 250 lbs.-multi-rep bench-press champions
July 5, 2026Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and RCSD hosted a bench-press challenge celebrating America’s 250th birthday By Christopher David Carter FIFTY-ONE MEN from across central South Carolina and beyond participated in…
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MPA Media wins Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina for third year
July 3, 2026
MPA Media Corporation, a South Carolina marketing, public relations and strategic communications agency based in Lexington County, has been named the Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide…
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SC Pediatric Alliance announces Shannon Godby as new Director of HR
July 3, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA), one of the Midlands’ largest pediatric healthcare networks, announced the appointment of Shannon Godby as Director of Human Resources. Godby will officially join the…
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South Carolina Pediatric Alliance named Best of South Carolina
July 2, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) has been named Best Pediatric Practice in South Carolina by Guide to South Carolina, a distinction earned through statewide public voting and one that…
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Mayor Rickenmann joins nation’s mayors in Philadelphia to mark America’s 250th anniversary at Independence Hall
July 2, 2026
Mayor Rickenmann joined mayors on July 2nd from across the United States in Philadelphia for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 250th Celebration, marking the anniversary of American independence at Independence…
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The importance of team
July 2, 2026
By Jeff Becraft Whatever happened to “team?” I have been corrupted by several people lately, and I am staying up way too late watching soccer games in the World…
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Kerry Driggers of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce graduates from Institute for Organization Management
July 1, 2026
Institute for Organization Management (IOM), the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, announced that Kerry Driggers, President & CEO, of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, has…
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Higginbotham expands into South Carolina with Turbeville Insurance Agency
July 1, 2026
Higginbotham, a broad-based, employee-owned insurance and financial services company headquartered in Texas, announced that it has joined forces with Turbeville Insurance Agency, a Columbia, South Carolina-based independent brokerage with four…
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Irmo Mayor selected to serve on Association of South Carolina Mayors Board of Directors
July 1, 2026
The Town of Irmo announced that Mayor Bill Danielson has been selected by the Nominating Committee of the Association of South Carolina Mayors (ASCM) to fill an unexpired one-year term…
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Lander professor discusses the ‘Spirited’ Story of a new nation ahead of America’s 250th
July 1, 2026
As America commemorates its 250th birthday, many of the nation’s founding stories center on the debates and battles that secured independence. But another part of everyday colonial life flowed alongside…
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The Olde English District launches new Backcountry Revolution Trail
July 1, 2026
Two and a half centuries ago, the American Revolution wasn’t just fought by armies on distant shores—it was a brutal civil war fought in the fields, forests, courthouse squares, and…
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Melrose Market officially opens, bringing a new full-service restaurant to Melrose Heights
July 1, 2026
Lunch available on a walk-in basis; dinner reservations required Melrose Market is now open in Columbia’s Melrose Heights neighborhood, introducing a new full-service restaurant built around exceptional food, thoughtful hospitality…
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Summer Blink Book Review: “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt
July 1, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell I avoided this book because of the octopus. I loved the cover. So many friends raved over the story. But, I’d not been inclined to read…
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Disability Next Door SC: Celebrating Disability Pride Month
July 1, 2026
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…
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Finlay Park receives national recognition for innovation in park design
July 1, 2026The City of Columbia announced that Finlay Park has been selected by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) as the recipient of the 2026 Innovation in Park Design Award,…
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Celebrate Independence Day safely: Conversations before the fireworks
June 30, 2026
As families and friends gather to celebrate Independence Day, the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS) encourages parents and caregivers to…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Erin Johnson promoted to Chief Community Impact Officer
June 30, 2026
Central Carolina Community Foundation announced the promotion of Erin Johnson to Chief Community Impact Officer. Over nearly a decade at the Foundation, Johnson has helped shape the organization’s approach to…
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ABA names La’Jessica Stringfellow a 2026 Top 40 Young Lawyer
June 30, 2026
La’Jessica Stringfellow, a partner at Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, has been named to the American Bar Association Young Lawyer Division’s 2026 On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers…
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New Morning president and CEO Bonnie Kapp receives National Family Planning and Reproductive Healthcare award
June 30, 2026
Bonnie Adams Kapp, president and CEO of New Morning, a South Carolina nonprofit working to expand access to affordable reproductive healthcare and contraceptive services statewide, was recognized by the National…
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IMPH releases policy toolkit to strengthen food system policy, preserve farmland and improve access to nutritious food across the state
June 30, 2026
Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the SC Roadmap have released a new toolkit designed to help state leaders identify practical food…
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