County monitoring winter weather conditions that could affect operations
January 23, 2026
Residents encouraged to prepare ahead, conduct in-person County business early Richland County is preparing to potentially address winter weather conditions that could make travel on local roads and highways hazardous…
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New Horizons Residential Treatment Program celebrates first graduates
January 22, 2026
LRADAC announced the launch of its New Horizons Residential Treatment Program, a new 24/7 residential treatment option designed to provide adults with structured, compassionate care as they begin their recovery…
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Homeless No More welcomes four new members to its board of directors
January 22, 2026
Homeless No More (HNM) welcomed four new board members to its board of directors at their first meeting of the year on January 21, 2026. Homeless No More added the…
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One step at a time
January 22, 2026
By Jeff Becraft Recently, Brenda was going to head out of town the next day, and so I wanted to do something for her. I told her on her…
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The Scrub Shop opens first Midlands location in Downtown Columbia
January 22, 2026
South Carolina’s largest medical uniform retailer is officially entering the Midlands market. The City of Columbia announced the grand opening of The Scrub Shop’s newest location at 2101 Main Street,…
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JGB Brothers LLC establishes operations in Bamberg County
January 22, 2026
$7 million investment will create 40 new jobs FAST FACTS JGB Brothers LLC (JGB Brothers) is establishing operations in Bamberg County. The company’s $7 million investment will create 40 new jobs.…
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SC Secretary of State launches online trademark registration system
January 22, 2026
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office has launched a new online registration system for trademarks, service marks, and livestock brands. “As Secretary of State, I am…
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Inland Port Dillon posts record rail moves for 2025
January 22, 2026
Retail growth and a successful soybean season boosted SC Ports’ Inland Port Dillon to a record 2025 calendar year. Inland Port Dillon marked its busiest calendar year on record, completing 48,761 rail containers in…
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The Lantern Columbia opens its doors: Raines transforms a historic firehouse into a boutique hotel with a purpose-driven mission
January 22, 2026
A thoughtfully restored Columbia landmark now offers guests a welcoming, mission-focused boutique hotel experience Raines, a leading hospitality management, development, and investment company, announced the official opening of The Lantern…
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation spring grant cycle now open
January 22, 2026
Deadline to apply for the spring grant cycle is Feb. 20 Nonprofit organizations within Dominion Energy’s service areas can now apply for grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. The…
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Naloxone Awareness Day highlights a simple action that can save lives
January 22, 2026
On January 23, South Carolina recognizes Naloxone Awareness Day – a date chosen to reinforce a simple but powerful message: with naloxone, saving a life can be as easy as…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Global Business Development director
January 22, 2026
Julie Kunkle to lead the state’s economic development sales team The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced the promotion of Julie Kunkle to serve as the director of global business development (GBD). Kunkle…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points announces 2026 band lineup
January 22, 2026
Columbia, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival returns Saturday, March 14 with 25+ acts across five stages All roads lead to Five Points on Saturday, March 14, as St. Pat’s in…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Georgia Mjartan, Central Carolina Community Foundation
January 21, 2026
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Office Market Q4 2025
January 21, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Tenants continue flight to quality as moveouts mask momentum Market Highlights The Columbia market saw healthy demand for the market’s highest-quality spaces, even as…
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Red Clay
January 21, 2026
By Tom Poland Drizzle drifted and spritzed as if it were January except it was October. Mists coated my camera. In its viewfinder red mud glistened in rain that…
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Two Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC lawyers named Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys in South Carolina
January 21, 2026
Joseph O. Thickens and Stephen F. Krzyston, attorneys at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, were nominated by The National Trial Lawyers as Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys in South Carolina. Thickens…
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Here’s to using the “good stuff” in 2026
January 21, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell Who doesn’t love a good mess after bringing out the “good stuff” we never use … like enjoying dinner using the family china or silver and…
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Columbia Boat Show is back Feb. 20-22 at S.C. State Fairgrounds
January 21, 2026
Columbia Boat Show is back Feb. 20-22 at S.C. State Fairgrounds The Columbia Boat Show on Feb. 20-22 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds is the perfect place for fans…
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Literacy SC sets 2026 Executive Board Officers and new goals
January 20, 2026
Literacy SC, a statewide nonprofit hub for growing reading skills in all ages, has seated its Executive Board leadership for the 2026 term. The appointments come as the organization launches…
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Trinity Partners completes sale of medical investment property
January 20, 2026
Trinity Partners announced the successful lease and sale of a medical investment property located at 460 Clemson Road in Columbia, SC. The property, a 3,280 square foot medical office building,…
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South Carolina sets a national standard for secure research
January 20, 2026
South Carolina Research Authority launches the new Center for Research Security, positioning the state as the leading destination for trusted, secure research. The South Carolina Research Authority today announced the launch of the Center for Research Security. This first-of-its-kind…
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inVio Health Network appoints Dr. Jason Leonard as chief medical officer to drive clinical transformation
January 20, 2026
Enhancing care quality for more than 600,000 covered lives inVio Health Network announced the appointment of Dr. Jason Leonard, as its new chief medical officer. Bringing more than 18 years…
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White Knoll Middle School named a 2026 South Carolina School to Watch®
January 20, 2026
White Knoll Middle School in Lexington County School District One has been named a 2026 South Carolina School to Watch®, a prestigious designation awarded by the National Forum to Accelerate…
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Studio Pilates International grand opening
January 20, 2026
Who: Councilman Tyler Bailey, Richland County Council Chair Jesica Mackey, and the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities in partnership with Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity What: The City of…
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HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) facilitates financing for new hospital in Indian Land, SC
January 20, 2026
$251.2 million FHA-insured supplemental mortgage delivers capital for Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to offer new access to quality acute care hospital services for residents in Northern Lancaster County,…
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Crayton Middle redesignated as National School to Watch
January 20, 2026
Crayton Middle School has been redesignated as a School to Watch for the third time by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. Crayton received its School to Watch…
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City of West Columbia launches $15 million infrastructure project to revitalize Mill Village and Alexander Road
January 20, 2026
The City of West Columbia is beginning a $15 million overhaul of the Mill Village neighborhood and Alexander Road. This comprehensive project is designed to modernize the area’s utility networks,…
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Big Red Barn Retreat celebrates 5th anniversary of Leon Irons Lodge, marking five years of healing, growth, and community impact through posttraumatic growth training
January 20, 2026
The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) celebrates the 5th anniversary of the Leon Irons Lodge. Upon opening its doors, the Leon Irons Lodge became the hub for Warrior PATHH (Progressive…
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City of Columbia to host Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Showcases
January 20, 2026
Who: City of Columbia Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund What: The City of Columbia Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund grant recipients will host two Climate Action Showcases displaying information on their Climate…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jess MacCallum, The DAM Leadership Workbook
January 19, 2026
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Mashburn Construction celebrates excellence with Culture of Recognition Awards
January 19, 2026
Mashburn Construction recognizes outstanding team members through its Culture of Recognition Awards, honoring individuals who exemplify and live out the company’s vision every day: to be the Builder of Choice,…
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SCDNR Director receives rare recognition in Boston
January 19, 2026Mullikin honored aboard the oldest still-serving warship in the United States Navy By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) received…
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Dry January and the Rise of the Alcohol-Free Movement
January 19, 2026
Each January, more people across the country choose to participate in “Dry January,” a month-long pause from alcohol that gives individuals a chance to reset after the holidays and take…
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Max Metcalf named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 16, 2026
Max Metcalf, of Greenville County, was named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission at the Commission’s January 15, 2026 meeting in Columbia. “I’m honored to be elected…
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The decision to bring joy
January 15, 2026
By Jeff Becraft Back around Christmas time, we went to New Jersey to see Brenda’s mom and sister. In fact, we had Christmas Eve dinner from a travel plaza…
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Experience Columbia SC debuts 2026 Ambassadors
January 15, 2026
Experience Columbia SC announced its new group of local ambassadors Wednesday evening in conjunction with the launch of this year’s Columbia SC Insider’s Guide publication, available now at the Columbia…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in map-based design and construction platform SiteMarker
January 15, 2026
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $250,000 in SiteMarker Inc. The Mt. Pleasant-based startup has revolutionized geolocation tools and techniques, making reporting…
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Grand Willow Hotel earns Curio Collection status, helping to elevate Columbia’s hospitality landscape
January 15, 2026
The Grand Willow hotel, located at 1571 Freed Street in Columbia’s BullStreet District, announced it has officially earned designation as part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, marking a meaningful milestone for…
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South Carolina industry recruitment reaches $9.12 billion in 2025
January 15, 2026
Highest percentage of announced rural capital investment and new jobs in over a decade The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) released its 2025 industry recruitment results, marking a milestone…
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USC College of Information and Communications to host national sports, media, and journalism leaders for The Power of the Pivot: Women, Media & the Business of Sports
January 15, 2026
Event presented by Next Level Partners explores leadership, storytelling, and career evolution ahead of National Girls & Women in Sports Day The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications…
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City of Columbia to host Columbia Police Department recruitment event
January 15, 2026
Who: City of Columbia Human Resources Department and Columbia Police Department What: The City of Columbia Police Department will host a hiring event to share details about the Police Officer Candidate and…
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The Last Open Door
January 14, 2026
By Tom Poland For the first time in my life I was alone in my church. The old Regulator wall clock ticked away as I ticked away the families…
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The good, the bad and the ugly about ‘Light-Horse Harry’ Lee
January 14, 2026
He was the father of Robert E. Lee. And so much more. Mike Burgess, an outspoken, award-winning high school history teacher, will deliver a free lecture about Revolutionary War hero…
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SC Thrive appoints Casey Pash as President and Chief Executive Officer
January 14, 2026
SC Thrive, a nonprofit dedicated to leading South Carolinians to stability by providing innovative and efficient access to quality-of-life resources, announced the appointment of Casey Pash as its new President and…
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Anchor Investment Management’s investment associate, Robert Norman, earns CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification
January 14, 2026
Anchor Investment Management, LLC, a leading asset management firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced that Robert Norman, investment associate, has earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification—one of the…
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McCrory Construction announces planned leadership transition
January 14, 2026
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has announced a leadership transition that reflects the next step in a long-term succession process that began in 2020. Effective January 1, 2026,…
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King’s North at Myrtle Beach National reopens after transformational renovation
January 14, 2026
King’s North at Myrtle Beach National, one of Arnold Palmer’s most recognizable designs, has completed a sweeping, two-year renovation that redefined the playing experience. Led by acclaimed architect Brandon Johnson,…
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Balazs Events sets the standard for full-service wedding planning & design in the Midlands
January 14, 2026
Boutique wedding planning and design studio based in the Midlands of South Carolina serves couples statewide and beyond. Balazs Events, a boutique wedding planning and design studio based in the…
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University of South Carolina Upstate partners with Risepoint to launch ten new online programs
January 13, 2026
New online programs expand access to high-quality educational opportunities across South Carolina and beyond The University of South Carolina Upstate is partnering with Risepoint, an education technology company that helps…
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