South Carolina Philharmonic announces 2026–2027 season: Find Your Sound
April 30, 2026
The South Carolina Philharmonic announces its 2026–2027 season, Find Your Sound, a compelling lineup of concerts exploring identity, connection, and the power of music to reflect the human experience. The season…
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Largest private donation in GSSM history announced by DeLoach family
April 30, 2026
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) and the GSSM Foundation announce the largest private donation in the school’s history from Harris E. and Louise H. DeLoach.…
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Town of Irmo names Nicholle Burroughs as new deputy administrator
April 30, 2026
The Town of Irmo has named Nicholle Burroughs as its next Deputy Town Administrator. She will begin her new role on May 18, 2026. Burroughs brings more than 17 years of senior-level…
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Real Lizard Earrings
April 29, 2026
By Tom Poland I called it a green lizard. I couldn’t pronounce Anolis carolinensis back then. Heck, I hadn’t even heard of the term. But now something catches me…
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Midlands Technical College and Lexington Health announce new workforce partnership
April 29, 2026
Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Lexington Health are partnering to expand the college’s Radiologic Technology and Surgical Technology programs. The organizations announced the workforce development collaboration on April 29, 2026,…
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Trustus Theatre announces Kelsey Mesa as incoming Executive Artistic Director
April 29, 2026
Trustus Theatre announced the appointment of Kelsey Mesa as its next Executive Artistic Director. A dynamic leader, director, and educator, Mesa brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2025 Top Producers & Walter M. Keenan Award recipient
April 29, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2025, presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration held at the Columbia Sailing Club on April 23,…
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The Moore School widens its reach with LifeLong Learning
April 29, 2026
Do you know everything you need to know in today’s business environment? Of course not. None of us knows everything. But at the Darla Moore School of Business at the…
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SC Launch Inc. celebrates investment in SafeMedWaste
April 29, 2026
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has announced a $400,000 investment in SafeMedWaste. The Johns Island-based startup created a better way to dispose of…
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Bailey joins Morton & Gettys
April 29, 2026
A South Carolina native and lifelong resident of the Palmetto State, JD Bailey has joined Morton & Gettys as its newest associate. His practice includes commercial real estate, land use…
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Lander, Trident Technical College agreement creates pathway for paralegal studies
April 29, 2026
Lander University and Trident Technical College (TTC) have announced a new transfer partnership for students who are looking to advance their education in paralegal studies. The articulation agreement will allow…
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Vision 2030: Free, accessible eyecare for adults statewide
April 29, 2026
ABVI, Lions Vision Services, and Servants for Sight partner to deliver prevention, correction, and rehabilitation across South Carolina Three South Carolina nonprofits have united through Vision 2030, a statewide initiative…
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17 Turner Padget attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers
April 29, 2026
Turner Padget announces that 17 of its attorneys have been honored as South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2026. The full list is available at superlawyers.com. The Turner Padget honorees were recognized in…
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South Carolina Office of Mental Health launches “Your Brain Is A Jerk” campaign ahead of Mental Health Month
April 29, 2026
In response to rising mental health challenges among young people, the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Mental Health, in partnership with iHeartMedia and Chernoff Newman,…
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Balancing Growth and God’s Country
April 29, 2026
South Carolina’s Defining Challenge By Tom Mullikin Recent News reported that “South Carolina is officially the fastest-growing state in the nation, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census…
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Kids Summer Movie Series returns to The Nick for its third year with eight weeks of handpicked classics and a toy drive
April 29, 2026
The Nickelodeon Theater announced Camp Cinema, the theme of its third annual Kids Summer Movie Series, running June 3 through July 25. Every Wednesday and Saturday morning, families are invited…
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Nearly 500,000 pounds of trash removed statewide during PalmettoPride’s SC Sweep
April 28, 2026
In only its second year, the SC Sweep expanded into a growing statewide movement, tripling litter removal totals and engaging volunteers in every South Carolina county. In just a few…
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The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is offering expedited collection services for summer move out piles
April 28, 2026
The Solid Waste Division will once again focus on expedited trash collection for move outs, specifically. Solid Waste experiences large increases in bulk item collection during the spring and summer…
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Konnichiwa restaurant coming to Cardinal Crossing in Forest Acres
April 28, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette represented the landlord, The Beach Company, in the lease of ±5,807 square feet of retail space at Cardinal Crossing…
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Governor McMaster honored with inaugural Palmetto Conservation Leadership Award
April 28, 2026
South Carolina Land Trust Network recognizes decades of leadership protecting the state’s natural and historic resources The South Carolina Land Trust Network (SCLTN) presented Governor Henry McMaster with the inaugural Palmetto Conservation Leadership Award,…
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Rent Midlands acquires property management portfolio of The Horton Co.
April 28, 2026
Strategic Acquisition Strengthens Presence in the Columbia Market Rent Midlands announced it has acquired the property management portfolio of The Horton Co., effective March 1, 2026. The transaction includes The…
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Five schools named Palmetto’s Finest
April 28, 2026
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators honors schools across the state. Five schools have been named 2026 Palmetto’s Finest Schools. They are: Carver Elementary Magnet School, Florence School District…
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SC Housing’s Palmetto Heroes program closes for ’26, registering 272 home loans
April 28, 2026
SC Housing’s highly anticipated 2026 Palmetto Heroes homebuyer program officially closed earlier this month after another record-breaking campaign. The 2026 edition of the program began March 16 and closed April…
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School District Five names 2026–2027 finalists for Teacher of the Year
April 28, 2026
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named finalists for its 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year award. The finalists are: Anna Maria Hinson, a Spring Hill High School English teacher; Kathryn Meetze,…
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School District Five superintendent named SC/NSPRA Administrator of the Year
April 28, 2026
Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. was surprised April 20 at the School District Five School Board meeting with the prestigious South Carolina National School Public…
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Grant named Lexington One’s new executive director of operations
April 28, 2026
At its April 21, 2026, meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of Robert Grant as the district’s new executive director of operations, effective…
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SC State Parks host $15 kayaking 101 classes to launch National Safe Boating Week
April 28, 2026
Aiken, Black River, and Chester State Parks will host Kayaking 101 on May 16 South Carolina State Parks and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are partnering with the South Carolina…
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EPI Center spotlighted by Apprenticeship Carolina
April 28, 2026
The EPIC Apprenticeship program gains statewide recognition as a premier workforce solution for South Carolina’s teacher shortage. The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI Center) announces that…
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Columbia Fashion Week presents the 6th annual COLAFW Met Gala: where fashion becomes art
April 28, 2026
Columbia Fashion Week announces the return of its most anticipated signature event, the 6th Annual COLAFW Met Gala, taking place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Columbia Museum of…
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SCRA launches investments in innovation hubs to drive tech ecosystem growth across South Carolina
April 27, 2026
The South Carolina Research Authority today announced the launch of a statewide network of Innovation Hubs designed to accelerate investment and strengthen South Carolina’s emerging technology ecosystems in key regions across…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announces STEM Expo 2026
April 27, 2026
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands (GSSC‑MM) announced STEM Expo 2026, the council’s largest STEM celebration of the year, taking place at The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park…
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Moore Bradley Myers elevates focus on probate and estate planning services
April 27, 2026
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) is strengthening its commitment to South Carolina families by placing a renewed and intentional focus on its Probate and Estate Planning services. This area of law…
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Midlands Technical College Mavericks win gold at SkillsUSA state competition
April 27, 2026
Students from Midlands Technical College (MTC) delivered an impressive performance at this year’s SkillsUSA South Carolina competition, earning gold medals across multiple disciplines. The competition is a part of the…
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Sistercare hosts second annual Camp True North
April 27, 2026
Empowering Pre-Teens and Teens to Build Healthy Relationships Sistercare, in partnership with The Junior League of Columbia, Southern Way Catering Company, and Camp Cole, will host the second annual Camp…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands calls on community to nominate women leaders for 2026 Women of Distinction Awards
April 27, 2026
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands (GSSC-MM) is calling on the Midlands community to help shine a spotlight on extraordinary women by submitting nominations for the 2026 Midlands Women…
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Denmark Technical College to celebrate 77th commencement ceremony featuring Woody McClain
April 27, 2026
Denmark Technical College will celebrate its 77th annual commencement convocation on Saturday, May 2, 2026, recognizing the achievements of the Class of 2026 and marking a pivotal milestone in their…
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Trinity Partners Columbia Brokerage Associates, Meredith Rhodes and John Coleman earn CCIM designation
April 27, 2026
Trinity Partners’ Columbia office announced that Brokerage Associates, Meredith Rhodes and John Coleman have both earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. The CCIM designation is recognized as one…
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Multiple awards presented during 10th-annual GEA Eco Ball
April 27, 2026Governor McMaster praises attendees, says Palmetto State is a paradise By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Scores of lofty awards were presented, including an unexpected Order of the Palmetto, S.C.’S highest…
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Humanities 101: Explore Philosophy, Literature, Film and Theater with USC faculty
April 24, 2026The University of South Carolina Humanities Collaborative will host Humanities 101, a community program on May 2 from 8:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. at the University Conference Center, 8th floor…
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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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