The Big Red Barn Retreat announces Fall Jam Headliner, Rodney Atkins
August 4, 2025
The Township Auditorium, Presented by Dominion Energy on November 8, 2025 The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) announced this year’s Fall Jam will feature country music artist, Rodney Atkins. The…
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Sylvan’s Jewelers announces new offerings at Vista location in historic move
August 4, 2025
After over 100 years on Main Street, the jeweler will move to the historic South Carolina Railroad Depot building at 740 Gervais Street in the Vista Sylvan’s Jewelers is excited…
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Eventfully Chic unveils new name and expands planning team amid continued growth
August 4, 2025
After years of crafting unforgettable weddings and events across the Carolinas, Eventfully Chic by Parris is proud to announce a fresh update to its brand identity: the company will now…
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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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USC College of Information and Communications to partner with Google and Columbia Chamber on AI workshops
August 4, 2025
The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Google will offer a free AI workshop for local businesses on August 26 at…
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AgFirst welcomes new CIO, CHRO
August 4, 2025
AgFirst recently welcomed two members to its executive team. Michael Lehmbeck was named Chief Information Officer, and Sharmequa Franklin was appointed to the Chief Human Resources Officer role. Lehmbeck will…
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Marion Harris named President and Chief Executive Officer of AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
August 4, 2025
Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Ford Motor Credit Company to lead the wholesale lender and business-service provider to a network of local farm credit associations across 15 southern…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected as Midlands Legal Elite
August 4, 2025
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown,…
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7 at Burnette Shutt &McDaniel included in new “Legal Elite” edition
August 4, 2025
Seven attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel have earned honors in a variety of practice areas in the latest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Three attorneys were recognized…
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City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals | Thursday, August 7, 2025
August 4, 2025
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the…
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City of Columbia holds successful Center for Architecture grand opening
August 4, 2025
The City of Columbia, American Institute of Architects South Carolina Chapter (AIASC), South Carolina Architectural Foundation (SCAF) and the Main Street District, held a grand opening for the Center of…
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A dozen Robinson Gray attorneys named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2025 Legal Elite
August 1, 2025
Columbia Business Monthly has named 12 Robinson Gray attorneys to its annual “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list—an increase from last year’s 11. Selected through a vote by local practicing…
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Two experienced Rock Hill attorneys join Frost Echols
August 1, 2025
Two experienced York County attorneys have joined Frost Echols to expand the firm’s civil litigation practice. Frost Echols has a national practice focusing on creditors’ rights and collection defense with…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dr. Susan Johnson, Nature at Work
July 31, 2025
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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Book signing Aug. 2 features new children’s book on Declaration of Independence
July 31, 2025
Children’s author Karen Petit will be at M. Judson Booksellers in Greenville on Saturday, Aug. 2, a pivotal date as the nation marks the 249th anniversary of the signing of…
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The City of Columbia invites YOU to participate in Columbia’s 10th Annual PARK(ing) Day!
July 31, 2025PARK(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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Columbia Streams Art public art program awards 12 local artists with more than $15,000 in micro-grant funding for creative projects
July 31, 2025
A jury pool of local artists/arts professionals reviewed seventeen micro-grant applications submitted The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art program has awarded $15,250 in micro-grants to 12 local artists, with funding ranging from…
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Forged Physical Therapy celebrates grand opening at new Columbia location
July 31, 2025
The City of Columbia welcomes the grand opening of Forged Physical Therapy’s newly expanded clinic at 1150 Bower Parkway, Suite F8. The ribbon-cutting celebration will take place on Tuesday, August…
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Seven Midlands women named Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
July 31, 2025
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor seven Midlands area women for their courage, confidence, and character. Since 1993, the Women of Distinction event has recognized…
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City of Columbia to spray for adult mosquitoes through the remainder of the season starting Thursday, July 31
July 31, 2025
In an effort to control the mosquito population and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness, the Columbia Police Department’s Code Enforcement Division will be spraying for adult mosquitoes through the…
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City of Columbia launches “Sistercare Saturdays” to support survivors of domestic violence – Aug 9
July 31, 2025The City of Columbia announced the launch of “Sistercare Saturdays,” a new community initiative aimed at raising funds and awareness for Sistercare, a local nonprofit that supports victims of domestic…
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CHS Cares helps Lowcountry educators clear their lists
July 31, 2025
Charleston International Airport (CHS) will once again sponsor its community initiative, CHS Cares: Clear the List campaign, providing local educators with much-needed school supplies for the upcoming academic year. The…
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DeWees Real Estate Group represents sellers in the sale of Lake Murray Golf Center
July 31, 2025
DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm, announced the sale of the Lake Murray Golf Center located at 2032 Old Hilton Rd, Chapin, SC. Broker in Charge,…
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LawyerLisa, LLC welcomes Jeanean Petoskey as Chief Executive Officer
July 30, 2025
LawyerLisa, LLC announced the appointment of Jeanean Petoskey as the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer. A widely respected leader in legal operations and business strategy, Ms. Petoskey brings a bold…
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Twelve No’s and a Yes: One Man’s Journey to Building a Business
July 30, 2025
By Jeff Becraft I have mentioned before that years ago I was with an organization called Fairway Outreach. One of the kids that was part of Fairway Outreach was…
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Highway 13, Cemetery Road
July 30, 2025
By Tom Poland Pot holes pockmarked the old road. She promised a bumpy ride, but rivulets of tar stitched her together, and that was good enough for me. I…
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Turner Padget’s Cathy Kennedy extends South Carolina Bar Leadership with new term on Board of Governors
July 30, 2025
Turner Padget announced that Columbia-based attorney Catherine (Cathy) H. Kennedy will serve another one-year term on the South Carolina Bar’s Board of Governors, effective July 1, 2025. In this role,…
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47 hospitals in South Carolina recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke
July 30, 2025
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care 47 hospitals in South Carolina are among the…
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City of Orangeburg celebrates milestone with ribbon cutting of new City Hall
July 30, 2025
Modern facility to enhance services and strengthen community engagement The City of Orangeburg announced the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new City Hall on Wednesday, August 6…
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9th Annual Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament to Benefit CDS
July 30, 2025
Join golfers from across the Southeast for a day of fun, games, and friendly competition—while supporting a great cause. Proceeds benefit the Center for Developmental Services (CDS), continuing the legacy…
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New free reading lab offers real help for adults who want to read well
July 30, 2025
Literacy SC has launched a new free class for adults who want to raise their reading skills. It’s called the Turning Pages Reading Lab. Starting August 18 until November 21,…
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City of Columbia, Core Spaces, and Richland County announce transformative Municipal Complex and Downtown Development
July 29, 2025Announcement of the City of Columbia Municipal Complex at 1401 Main Street & Core Spaces’ Newest Mixed-Use Development, ōLiv Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City Manager Teresa Wilson, Core Spaces Chief Development…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces new shareholders
July 29, 2025
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – The Board of Directors of Colliers International South Carolina, Inc. announced the election of five new shareholders from three Colliers markets across South Carolina. The new shareholders are:…
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MUSC ranked South Carolina’s No. 1 hospital for 11th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report
July 29, 2025
MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston was named by U.S. News & World Report for the 11th year in a row as the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina.…
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SCDMV unveils new driver’s license and ID card designs
July 29, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) unveiled designs for the state’s new driver’s licenses and identification cards, featuring enhanced security features and iconic visuals celebrating the Palmetto State.…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Industrial Market Q2 2025
July 29, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Shrinking availability, residential pressure creating urgency Market Highlights Short-term demand pressure is building as new leasing has taken roughly 28% of Class A availability…
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Colliers brings historic 911 Lady Street to full occupancy
July 29, 2025
Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham of Colliers | South Carolina represented the landlord, Rosie Craig, CEO of R. MacFarlane Craig Historic Properties, in the leasing of 911 Lady Street…
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Lexington welcomes Diamond Youth Baseball World Series
July 29, 2025
The crack of the bat and roar of the crowd are set to fill the air as Lexington proudly welcomes youth baseball champions from 11 states and 6 different divisions…
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Mirci Executive Director to retire after three decades of service
July 29, 2025
Through Transformative Leadership in Mental Health Advocacy Julie Ann Avin Has Helped Mirci Become One of the State’s Most Respected Mental Health Organizations The Board of Directors of the Mental…
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Six law students awarded MGC Law Student Scholarships
July 29, 2025
Law firm McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) announced the six recipients of the 2025 MGC Law Student Scholarship, a program in its fifth year providing law students with access to…
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U.S. News & World Report recognizes Lexington Medical Center as Best Hospital for fourth year in a row
July 29, 2025
U.S. News & World Report has named Lexington Medical Center as the best hospital in the Columbia Metro area for the fourth consecutive year and has once again named it…
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National ministry based in Columbia, SC expands executive team
July 28, 2025
School Ministries Welcomes Two New National Leaders to Advance Released Time Bible Education School Ministries, a national leader in Released Time Bible Education, is pleased to announce two significant additions…
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Unpacked Leadership Conference announces powerhouse 2025 speaker lineup
July 28, 2025
Global Core Strategies & Consulting, today announced the speaker lineup for the 2025 Unpacked Leadership Conference, featuring Major General Patricia R. Wallace, Colonial Life CEO Tim Arnold, and other transformational…
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Richland Library’s new Executive Director announced by Board of Trustees
July 28, 2025
The Richland Library Board of Trustees has appointed Tamara King as the organization’s next executive director, effective August 24, 2025. This unanimous selection follows a comprehensive, nationwide search led by Bradbury Miller…
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Columbia Area Development Partnership now officially leading Richland County’s economic development efforts
July 28, 2025
The Columbia Area Development Partnership (CADP) has officially launched in Richland County, taking the lead on all economic development efforts for Richland County. This marks the full transition from the former…
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S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs fund Living Shoreline Program “Bio-Rock Experimentation” in the Broad River
July 28, 2025Multi-agency collaboration for living shoreline coastline protection program through ongoing SMART REEF / Living Shoreline development and oyster restoration program. Coastal Carolina University (CCU), and the environmental non-profit Global Eco…
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2025 marks GMK’s new leadership appointments to guide the firm’s next generation of service and growth
July 27, 2025
GMK Associates, Inc., a mainstay design and construction services firm based in Columbia, SC, announced the formal transition of Thomas M. Weiland, AIA, NCARB, Jeffrey W. Bernagozzi, PE, LEED AP,…
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Regional leaders unveil unifying riverfront brand for Midlands
July 27, 2025On Thursday, July 24, regional leaders from the Midlands Business Leadership Group (MBLG) and the River Alliance gathered at the Saluda Riverwalk to unveil a new brand identity designed to…
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Brian Edwards named Furman VP of Marketing and Communications
July 25, 2025
Brian Edwards has been named vice president of marketing and communications at Furman University following a national search. He will start Aug. 1. Edwards, currently the chief brand and communications…
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Rotary Club of Lexington announces annual golf tournament
July 24, 2025
Tee Off for a Cause: Community Gathers for Fellowship, Fun, and Philanthropy The Rotary Club of Lexington announced its highly anticipated annual Golf Tournament, The Frank Mogan Cup, a signature…
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