ColaJazz Academy launches new 4-week jazz improvisation course with pianist & composer Nicholas Vlandis
August 12, 2025
The ColaJazz Academy announced the launch of a brand-new 4-week course on Jazz Improvisation, taught by acclaimed pianist, composer, and educator Nicholas Vlandis. This immersive program kicks off Monday, September…
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City of Columbia partners with Sistercare for third annual toiletry drive
August 12, 2025
WHO: The City of Columbia is collaborating with Sistercare for the third annual toiletry drive. Sistercare is a nonprofit organization that helps victims and families recover from domestic violence. WHAT: Please consider donating…
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Harry Dixon named to “Legal Elite of the Midlands” for 2025
August 12, 2025
Callison Tighe attorney Harry Dixon is being recognized in the 2025 edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands” for his work in civil litigation. Mr. Dixon, whose practice includes civil…
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CPI for all items rises 0.2% in July; shelter up
August 12, 2025
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in July, after rising 0.3 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Literacy SC launches job skills program at Columbia’s largest homeless center
August 12, 2025
On Monday, August 18, Literacy SC will launch Road to Work, a new job readiness program for adults experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Held on-site at Transitions Homeless Center in downtown Columbia, the class meets…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Theresa Raleigh Vice President of Human Resources
August 11, 2025
SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Theresa Raleigh as its new Vice President of Human Resources. Raleigh brings more than 35 years of experience in human resources leadership to the…
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Arclin expanding Dillon County operations
August 11, 2025
Arclin, a materials science company, announced it is expanding its operations in Dillon County. The company’s more than $60 million investment will create over 30 new jobs. Headquartered in Alpharetta,…
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ColaJazz Foundation awarded grant to “Invigorate Cayce” through pop-up jazz concert series and community cleanup
August 11, 2025
The ColaJazz Foundation has secured funding to launch its Invigorate Cayce Project, a community-driven initiative to transform three underutilized sites along the Congaree River into vibrant pop-up jazz venues. With funding from the…
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Sixty-three bankers graduate after three-year intensive program at South Carolina Bankers School
August 11, 2025The South Carolina Bankers School (SCBS), hosted by the South Carolina Bankers Association, would like to recognize the graduates of the Class of 2025, who received their diplomas in a…
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Lexington Medical Center Network of Care is now known as Lexington Health
August 11, 2025
The Lexington Medical Center health care network will now be known as Lexington Health a transition that reflects the growth and advancement of the hospital that has been part of…
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City of Columbia Planning Commission | Thursday, August 14, 2025
August 11, 2025
On Thursday, August 14, 2025, the Planning Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public who want…
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River Springs Elementary School teacher earns national award
August 11, 2025
River Springs Elementary School Physical Education (PE) teacher Ben Landers received an award during the annual National Physical Education Institute July 17-18, 2025 at UNC Asheville. The ARTIE (Awesome Rad Thinking…
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Back-to-school safety alert: Cardiac Emergency Response Plans can save lives in schools
August 11, 2025
American Heart Association urges South Carolina lawmakers to support the Smart Heart Act before another young life is at risk As students across South Carolina return to school this fall,…
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Family Connection of South Carolina receives 5-year grant from U.S. Department of Education
August 11, 2025
To Continue Supporting Families of Children and Youth with Disabilities Family Connection of South Carolina announced it has been awarded a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office…
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Leadership South Carolina announces Class of 2026
August 8, 2025Leadership South Carolina announced the distinguished members of its Class of 2026. This year’s cohort represents a dynamic cross-section of South Carolina’s most accomplished professionals, public servants, and community…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis proclaims August as ‘Palmetto ABLE Savings Month’
August 8, 2025
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis proclaimed August as Palmetto ABLE Savings Month to remind South Carolinians about the value and impact of the state’s Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. As part of…
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Queen Of The Shoals
August 7, 2025
By Tom Poland Her May-June reign approaches. The rocky shoals spider lily, Hymenocallis coronaria, will soon flaunt her crown of white, green, and gold. Exquisite, ephemeral, and periled. Much…
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South Carolina PR executive lights up Times Square, launches crisis training for government agencies
August 7, 2025
Ivey Palmer PR announces that Founder and CEO Chelsea N. Bennett has graduated from the nationally recognized Milestone Circles Program at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. As a part of this…
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South Carolina legislators to speak at NAMI statewide Mental Health Conference
August 7, 2025
NAMI South Carolina announced the participation of three influential state lawmakers in its upcoming 2025 Annual Mental Health Conference: Unity in the Community: Mental Health for All. The event will…
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City of Orangeburg celebrates grand opening of new City Hall
August 7, 2025
Ribbon cutting ceremony & facility tour held on Wednesday, August 6 The City of Orangeburg celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new City Hall on Wednesday, August…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation announces new board members and officers
August 7, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation has elected new board officers and welcomed eight new members to its board of directors for 2025–26. The following…
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Westinghouse donates $45,000 to Richland One schools
August 6, 2025
Donations to help with school supplies, student awards and other educational needs Westinghouse Electric Company, through its Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF), donated $45,000 to Richland One schools to help fund STEM…
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SC trial attorneys launch national firm as Indexed Universal Life insurance schemes soar across the state
August 6, 2025
Founder Robert Rikard has recovered tens of millions for clients misled by “tax-free retirement” and investment-based insurance schemes surrounding Indexed Universal Life products. South Carolina trial attorneys Robert Rikard and…
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SC Chamber launches statewide tour for Blueprint 2035 project in Aiken
August 6, 2025
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) officially kicked off its Blueprint 2035 Regional Tour last week in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), marking the first of several statewide stops aimed at…
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City of Columbia Partners with Sistercare for Third Annual Toiletry Drive
August 6, 2025The City of Columbia is collaborating with Sistercare for the third annual toiletry drive. Sistercare is a nonprofit organization that helps victims and families recover from domestic violence. Please consider…
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Historic Columbia August 2025 events
August 6, 2025
Explore what’s happening at Historic Columbia in the coming weeks. Whether you’re getting a dose of history on a Walking Tour, at a historic house museum, or through a free…
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Popular event series ‘Harvesting Heritage’ returns to the State Museum
August 6, 2025
Guests will enjoy a discussion panel, crab crack reception, and more. The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce the return of the popular Harvesting Heritage event series with…
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Mayor Pro-Tem Will Brennan elected to Board of Municipal Association of South Carolina
August 6, 2025
The City of Columbia announced that Mayor Pro-Tem Will Brennan has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC). His election…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces high credit ratings for South Carolina
August 6, 2025
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina has once again had its strong credit ratings reaffirmed by S&P Global, Moody’s, and Fitch Rating Services. “Safeguarding our state’s credit ratings…
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Application period now open for firefighting positions at Columbia-Richland Fire Department
August 6, 2025
If you have ever considered serving your community and neighbors as a firefighter, now is the time to get your application in with one of the busiest departments in South…
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City of Columbia Municipal Election filing notice
August 6, 2025
The City of Columbia will hold its Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Offices: Mayor Councilmember – District One Councilmember – District Four Councilmember – At-Large Candidate Filing Period:…
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Richland County Drop-off site temporarily closed for safety
August 6, 2025
Richland County’s C&D Landfill Drop-off Center, located north of Columbia, is temporarily closed out of safety concerns while crews repair an underground power line near the site. Until further notice, the…
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Columbia Chamber names local educators as Teacher of the Quarter
August 6, 2025
Winners announced at Chamber June and August Gather & Grow events The Columbia Chamber announced ReToisha Dallas (Logan Elementary) and Cody Jones (Jackson Creek Elementary) as the Educator Excellence Teacher of…
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Heyward Career and Technology Center’s barbering program offering free back-to-school haircuts to students – August 9
August 6, 2025
Richland One families looking to get fresh haircuts for their children before the first day of school can get that done for free while giving high school students career training…
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Over 225 attendees, 125 expungement applications received at the Pathways to Possibilities resource fair for career, expungement and pardon assistance, held July 31
August 6, 2025Spearheaded by Senator Tameika Isaac Devine, Richland County District One School Board Commissioner Aaron Bishop in conjunction with Path to Redemption and One Common Cause Pathways to Possibilities, an effort…
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The City of Columbia invites YOU to participate in Columbia’s 10th Annual PARK(ing) Day!
August 6, 2025
PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform on-street parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day…
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The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement and United Way of the Midlands is hosting a conversation about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
August 6, 2025
Who: City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement and United Way of the Midlands What: The City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is partnering with United Way…
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City of Columbia Council Highlights | Tuesday, August 5, 2025
August 6, 2025
City Council began the day with the Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee at 10:00 a.m., where two public art initiatives were advanced. First, the committee approved sending the Persimmon…
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City opens registration for the 2025 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
August 5, 2025The 2025 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and…
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Richland County Deputy retires from three decades of U.S. Army service
August 5, 2025Popular ON PATROL: LIVE star Captain Danny Brown honored during ceremony By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Captain and U.S. Army 1st Sergeant Danny R. Brown…
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Kelly Rivers named new Richland One deputy superintendent of academics
August 5, 2025
Kelly J. Rivers has been named Richland One’s new deputy superintendent of academics. Her start date will be August 4. Rivers is coming to Richland One from the Columbus (Ohio)…
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Hattie’s Crossing bringing 12 new homes to Cayce
August 5, 2025Construction is underway on all 12 homes at Hattie’s Crossing, an urban in-fill community on the site of the former Cayce Grammar School. Hattie’s Crossing is a project of Columbia…
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Forged Physical Therapy celebrates grand opening in Columbia
August 5, 2025
The City of Columbia officially welcomed Forged Physical Therapy to its new, expanded clinic at 1150 Bower Parkway, Suite F8, with a grand opening celebration on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
August 5, 2025
IOVue and Sharpvue were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations, Qatalyst Health, Tikvah Health and Wellness, Treblehook, Realize Ascent Labs, and Ripple Two received new grant…
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S.C. Certificate of Immunization for 5K-12th grade school entry now available online
August 4, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced the addition of the S.C. Certificate of Immunization (DPH Form 4024) to the Statewide Immunization Online Network (SIMON). Starting Aug. 1,…
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Transportation upgrades to affect traffic near Blythewood Road
August 4, 2025Beginning in August, motorists who use Blythewood Road in Northeast Richland are asked to use extra caution because of ongoing road and highway projects. These events will temporarily shift traffic…
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16 MGC attorneys recognized in 2025 Legal Elite across South Carolina
August 4, 2025
Law firm McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) announced the inclusion of 16 attorneys in 2025 Legal Elite across B2B: Columbia Business Monthly and Greenville Business Magazine. Recognized attorneys in MGC’s…
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North end of Riverfront Park to reopen August 23, 2025 following trail improvements
August 4, 2025
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is making progress on improvements to the concrete path along the lower trail at Riverfront Park that will enhance accessibility, safety, and…
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Family Promise of the Midlands appoints Alysha McConnell as new Executive Director
August 4, 2025
Columbia, SC Family Promise of the Midlands announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Alysha McConnell as the organization’s new Executive Director. This appointment follows an extensive search…
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Garvin Design Group, HNTB, and Contract Construction complete Coastal Carolina University’s Indoor Practice Facility
August 4, 2025
Garvin Design Group, HNTB, and Contract Construction announced the completion of Coastal Carolina University’s new Indoor Practice Facility in Conway, South Carolina. This state-of-the-art, 93,000-square-foot facility marks a significant enhancement…
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