All Good Books announces the awarding of its B-Corp Certification
April 24, 2026The independent bookstore is the first retail business in Columbia to receive the designation All Good Books announced an important milestone with the awarding of its B-Corp Certification, ahead of…
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Huggins named new principal of River Bluff High School
April 23, 2026
At its April 21, 2026, meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of Meg Hanks Huggins as the new principal of River Bluff High…
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Lexington Health to host drug take back day Saturday
April 23, 2026
The public is invited to drop off unused prescription drugs for free, safe disposal Lexington Health will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25. The…
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City of Columbia Homeless Services Department to hold Shine for Shelter car wash fundraiser for Rapid Shelter Columbia
April 23, 2026
Who: City of Columbia Homeless Services Department and United Way of the Midlands What: The City of Columbia Homeless Services department is partnering with United Way of the Midlands to host Shine…
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Sustain SC awards first round of 2026 grants through Land and Water Action Platform
April 22, 2026
Sustain SC announced the first-round of 2026 grants awarded through its Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP), to advance conservation projects across South Carolina in partnership with the state’s business community. In this round, LAWAP awarded $72,175 across six projects spanning…
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City Council Highlights | April 21, 2026
April 22, 2026
The City of Columbia held its first City Council Budget Workshop of the year yesterday, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, which kicked off a series of budget workshops to plan, develop,…
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Columbia City Council Highlights | April 21, 2026
April 22, 2026
The City of Columbia held its first City Council Budget Workshop of the year yesterday, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, which kicked off a series of budget workshops to plan, develop,…
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Columbia’s Hotel Trundle selected by Google to represent South Carolina in 2025 2025 U.S. Economic Impact Report
April 22, 2026
Independent boutique hotel chosen as the state’s sole featured business from more than 307,000 South Carolina companies using Google’s tools Hotel Trundle announced it has been selected by Google as…
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Colliers leases former NOMA Warehouse to River Church
April 22, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham represented owner Cason Development Group in the leasing of 2222 Sumter Street to River Church. The building is a 4,500-square-foot…
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Richland County warns public of fraudulent text message scam
April 22, 2026
Richland County Government is alerting the public to a fraudulent text message scam involving individuals falsely claiming to represent the State of South Carolina and the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s…
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New ‘State of the Air’ report ranks three South Carolina cities among the cleanest in the nation
April 22, 2026
Federal actions threaten progress in protecting South Carolina children from air pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report Today, the American Lung Association released its 27th annual “State…
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2nd annual Literacy Leap Local Author Read & Meet Book Fair returns May 30
April 22, 2026
Free, family-friendly event connects local authors with young readers and champions literacy across Richland County Richland County Public Education Partners (RCPEP) announces the 2nd annual Literacy Leap: Local Author Read &…
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Finlay Park temporary closure scheduled for April 27 for private event
April 22, 2026
Finlay Park will be temporarily closed to the public on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. to accommodate a private student engagement event hosted by the University of South…
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Dawn Staley elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
April 22, 2026
Gamecock women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Coach Staley joins just three others from the University of South Carolina who…
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17th Annual Blythewood Spring Championship Rodeo returns April 24 – 25
April 22, 2026
Experience Columbia SC Sports is happy to once again work with the Blythewood Spring Championship Rodeo presented by Scout Motors. Now in its 17th year, the event takes place at the…
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Clyburn announces $1,642,458 in Department of Transportation Aviation grant funding for rural airports in South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District
April 22, 2026
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced $1,642,458 in Department of Transportation grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for rural airports in South Carolina’s 6th Congressional…
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Ferrara Candy Company selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation
April 22, 2026
Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrara), a leading sugar confectioner in the United States, Brazil and Europe, announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation in Orangeburg County. The company’s $675…
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Hospitality Day celebrates the people and places that fuel SC’s $31B tourism industry
April 22, 2026
2026 SC Hospitality Employee of the Year and State Park Rangers of the Year Recognized As the U.S. prepares to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week May 3-9, industry leaders…
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Cohn Construction completes Macie & Milo’s Brew Pup in Lexington
April 22, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed Macie & Milo’s Brew Pup, a new 4.32-acre venue that combines an off-leash dog park with a sports bar experience. Designed and built to foster community…
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Will Johnson named 2026 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Business Organizations in Columbia, South Carolina
April 22, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers has named shareholder Will Johnson “Lawyer of the Year” for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) in Columbia for 2026. The “Lawyer…
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The Transistor Made History
April 21, 2026
By Tom Poland Cell phones are a big deal but to some of us the transistor was an even bigger deal. I was disobeying my parents staying up late…
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100 Women Who Care Midlands SC Donates over $7,000 to Autism Society
April 21, 2026
Clark 100 Women Who Care Midlands SC 803-240-6649 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 100 Women Who Care Midlands SC Donates over $7,000 to Autism Society 100 Women Who Care Midlands SC…
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Three Callison Tighe & Robinson attorneys listed in Super Lawyers
April 21, 2026
Rick Detwiler, Demetri “Jim” Koutrakos, and Harry Dixon are honored in the latest “Super Lawyers,” a national guide that identifies outstanding attorneys across the country, and its related directory of…
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Colliers facilitates sale of The Berkeley Building in Center Point Office Park
April 21, 2026
Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson, SIOR, CCIM of Colliers | South Carolina represented 200 Center Point LLC in the sale of the Berkeley Building to Lexington Health LLC. The 76,596-square-foot…
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Fire Services Committee meeting agenda
April 21, 2026
April 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. 2020 Hampton Street, 4th Floor Conference Room, Columbia, South Carolina 29204 Call to Order Invocation Introduction of Members Mission of the Fire Services Committee…
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Richland One’s Summer SOAR program named finalist for WhatWorksSC award
April 21, 2026
Richland One’s Summer SOAR program has been named one of two finalists for the 2026 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award, presented by The Riley Institution at Furman University. The…
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Columbia streams art showcases local artists at former Sylvan’s Jewelry building
April 21, 2026
Twelve local artists were awarded micro-grants in fall 2025, and six completed creations will exhibit on Main Street beginning April 23, 2026 The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art program is thrilled…
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Fairfield County Economic Development announces acquisition of remaining property for Peach Road industrial site
April 21, 2026
Fairfield County Economic Development announced the acquisition of the remaining property needed to fully assemble the Peach Road Industrial Site, a master-planned industrial park positioned to support long-term economic growth,…
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Lexington Two spring career expo is May 5
April 21, 2026
Register today for Lexington School District Two’s Spring Career Expo, set for Tuesday, May 5. The district has a variety of career opportunities for the current and upcoming 2026-2027 school year, among them:…
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City of Columbia extends partnership with Instacart for third year of Grocery Access Pilot (GAP) program
April 21, 2026
Instacart’s technology connects families in food deserts with online grocery delivery and monthly funds to spend on produce City of Columbia, South Carolina, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Instacart, the leading…
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First Citizens appoints new Executive Vice President for its South Region
April 21, 2026
Career banker, Holt Chetwood from Columbia, takes on expanded leadership role First Citizens Bank, a top 20 U.S. super regional, has named Holt Chetwood as Regional Executive Vice President in an…
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Award-winning Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli announces Lexington, SC expansion
April 21, 2026
The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli, a nationally celebrated and award-winning concept born in Columbia, South Carolina, is bringing its iconic cinnamon rolls and elevated comfort menu to Lexington. The new…
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Irmo Town Council Meeting – Tues., April 21, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
April 21, 2026
The Irmo Town Council will hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 TIME: 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: The Municipal Building (behind Irmo Town Hall) 7300 Woodrow Street Irmo, South Carolina 29063 VIEW…
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Dominion Energy to begin performing tree trimming activities as scheduled for 2026
April 21, 2026
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…
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Brittons 30th anniversary celebration
April 21, 2026
WHO: Councilman Will Brennan, City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, and Owner Stacy Levinson WHAT: Brittons is hosting a press conference in honor of its 30th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at…
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City of Columbia Homeless Services Department to hold Shine for Shelter car wash fundraiser for Rapid Shelter Columbia
April 21, 2026
Who: City of Columbia Homeless Services Department and United Way of the Midlands What: The City of Columbia Homeless Services department is partnering with United Way of the Midlands to host Shine…
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Beck’s Nails and Spa grand opening
April 21, 2026
WHO: Councilman Tyler D. Bailey, City of Columbia Economic Development, and Owner Bekah Kayy. WHAT: The City of Columbia’s Office of Economic Development will be hosting a ribbon cutting for Beck’s Nails and…
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City of Columbia Police Department to host peace walk to promote unity and community safety
April 21, 2026
The City of Columbia Police Department will host a “Peace Walk for a Safer Community” on Saturday, April 25, 2026, inviting residents to come together in support of unity, understanding,…
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Midlands Technical College offers condensed automotive technology program for Scout Motors employees
April 20, 2026
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is offering a new condensed automotive technology program for Scout Motors employees. Instruction began February 23, 2026, at the EV manufacturer’s new Blythewood training facility, which…
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Take Back Day: Safe medication disposal protects South Carolina families
April 20, 2026
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering South Carolinians a safe, convenient and anonymous way to dispose of…
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M. B. Kahn breaks ground on headquarters expansion
April 20, 2026
M. B. Kahn, one of the Southeast’s leading construction firms, officially broke ground in April on a significant office addition and renovation at its corporate headquarters off Farrow Road. The…
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Learn all about the legendary ‘Flying Tigers’
April 20, 2026
What do you know about the Flying Tigers? If you’re like many people, your answer is likely, “Not much.” Here’s a chance to do something about that. The Flying Tigers…
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Scout Motors and readySC open new training center in Blythewood
April 20, 2026The $25 million facility on the site of Scout Motors’ Production Center marks a major investment in South Carolina’s workforce and the future of American manufacturing …
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Palmetto Citizens Foundation launches Teacher Grant Program to support local classrooms
April 20, 2026
Nearly 90 years after being founded by teachers, Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is giving back to the classroom in a meaningful new way. The Palmetto Citizens Foundation, which was…
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New friends at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
April 20, 2026
Cotton-Top Tamarins Find a New Home at Riverbanks Conservation Outpost Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has welcomed a new pair of cotton-top tamarins, Pepita and Caqueta, to the Riverbanks Conservation Outpost…
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Alto Ember LLC Launches in the Upstate with a Different Kind of Marketing Agency and New Website
April 20, 2026
An Upstate agency for organizations tired of shortcuts and ready for standards, built on Harmony + Heat by Amber and Robby Berthume. Alto Ember LLC, a marketing agency shaped by…
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Town of Irmo renames Irmo Town Park to honor longtime public services director Whitt Cline
April 16, 2026
The Town of Irmo is proud to announce the official renaming of the Irmo Town Park to the Whitt Cline Community Park. This change, formalized by the unanimous adoption of Resolution No. 26-04 on March…
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Richland One released from state’s fiscal caution designation
April 16, 2026
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver notified Richland One leaders on April 14, 2026 that the district has been released from its fiscal caution designation. On August 2, 2024, the…
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Trinity Partners secures IMEG Consultants at 1331 Elmwood Avenue in Columbia, SC
April 16, 2026
Trinity Partners has successfully finalized the lease extension of IMEG Consultants Corp, successor in interest to Buford Goff & Associates. IMEG Consultants leases approximately 10,900 square feet at 1331 Elmwood…
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Eagle Aviation ranked among top 5% of aviation service providers in the Americas
April 16, 2026
Top-tier recognition in the 2026 AIN FBO Survey for service to private aviation at Columbia Metropolitan Airport Eagle Aviation at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has been recognized among the top…
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