Town of Irmo to hold final public informational meeting ahead of November ballot referendum on form of government
October 29, 2026
Referendum seeks to legally align Town governing documents with long-standing Council-Manager administrative structure; no changes to municipal services or daily operations. The Town of Irmo will hold its second and…
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Fireflies home to become Prisma Health Park under 15-year naming rights agreement
October 29, 2026The Columbia Fireflies and the City of Columbia announced that Segra Park, the multi-use venue and home of the Fireflies, will be renamed Prisma Health Park. Under a new 15-year…
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Brose Sitech announces $29.5 million investment, 330 new jobs in Richland County
October 28, 2026
Brose Sitech, a global supplier of automotive seating systems and interior components, announced plans to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Richland County. The $29.5 million investment is expected…
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Being known
October 28, 2026
By Jeff Becraft My favorite definition of intimacy is “to be fully known and yet still delighted in.” Now, here is what goes on in a lot of places……
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Something In The Grits Ain’t Gravy
October 28, 2026
By Tom Poland Down South we have sayings for every occasion. “Something in the grits ain’t gravy” is a way of saying you smell a rat. Take wrestling. It…
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Governor McMaster establishes the S.C. Conservation Commission
October 28, 2026Ex officio members named, including SCDNR director, along with 25 additional appointees representing various state and local agencies By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced the…
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New study identifies life sciences manufacturing opportunities in central South Carolina
October 28, 2026
A new study commissioned by the Central SC Alliance (CSCA) identifies advanced manufacturing and supply chain development as Central South Carolina’s strongest near-term opportunities for attracting life sciences investment. The…
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German POWs in S.C. weren’t like American in the Stalags – Lecture Friday, Nov. 6.
October 28, 2026
Free lecture at noon at the museum on Friday, Nov. 6. During the Second World War, the main thing Americans held prisoner by the Germans wanted was to get out…
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Fred Hanna joins board of the Federal Bar Association SC Chapter
October 28, 2026
Fred Hanna, an associate at SMITH | ROBINSON, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Federal Bar Association South Carolina Chapter. Founded more than a century ago,…
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SCOPA awards scholarship to SC native, Savannah Hinzman
October 28, 2026
The South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA) has awarded its 2026 Student Scholarship to Savannah Hinzman, a third-year Doctor of Optometry student at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis,…
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State Museum announces new exhibition, Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs & Babies, opening in January 2027
October 28, 2026
New hands-on exhibition highlights a refreshed Natural History gallery with dinosaur casts and more South Carolina specimens. This January, the South Carolina State Museum is set to host the exhibition…
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USC School of Music and the Southern Exposure New Music Series present The Palmetto Saxophone Quartet
October 28, 2026“Dark, too, blooms and sings” The Southern Exposure New Music Series’ second concert of the 2026-27 season features the acclaimed Palmetto Saxophone Quartet in a program of music by some…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in Columbia
October 27, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions within the Columbia region in Q3 of 2026: Industrial Chuck Salley, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR, and John…
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5 Reasons winter is a great time to play Caledonia and True Blue
October 27, 2026
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — Winter doesn’t have to mean putting the clubs away, especially along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, where a sub-tropical climate and two of America’s best public courses…
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USDA awards $382,000 in Value-Added Producer Grants to Happy Cow Creamery and J.E. Cooley Farms in South Carolina
October 27, 2026U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development South Carolina State Director Jacob French announced the agency is awarding $382,000 through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program to two South Carolina producers:…
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SteelFab announces $30 million expansion in Richland County, creating 100 jobs
October 27, 2026
SteelFab Inc., a Charlotte-based steel fabrication company, announced plans to expand its South Carolina operations with a $30 million investment in Richland County that will create 100 new jobs. The…
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Russell House expansion, a USC Next initiative, receives initial state approval
October 27, 2026USC’s plans to modernize and expand the Russell House Student Union have cleared an important step, receiving Phase I approval from both the Joint Bond Review Committee (JBRC) and the…
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Board approves latest USC Next projects, new state policy institute
October 26, 2026
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved a number of new projects on Friday (Oct. 23) tied to the USC Next master plan that will modernize and expand…
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Communities In Schools SC announces site coordinator of the year
October 26, 2026
Beverly Jackson, known as “Mama J,” has spent nearly 28 years helping students succeed For nearly three decades, Beverly Jackson has been a constant presence at Birchwood High School in…
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Westinghouse announces landmark expansion in South Carolina to advance next-generation nuclear fuel
October 26, 2026
Approximately $1 billion Investment to Boost LEU+ Fuel Production Westinghouse Electric Company announced an approximately $1 billion investment to construct one of the most advanced nuclear fuel factories in the…
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Columbia College awarded nearly $2.7 million to prepare teachers to support English learners
October 26, 2026
Five-year initiative will cover tuition for grant-supported coursework and expand ESOL preparation and professional learning Columbia College has been awarded a $2,693,966 federal grant through the National Professional Development program,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Craig Stover, Dominion Engineering
October 26, 2026
The Who’s on the Move Entrepreneur Minute is an interview series exploring how South Carolina businesses and organizations are innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. Each episode features leaders…
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Local camper receives the Walter E. Hayden Star Camper Award from Salvation Army leaders in the Midlands
October 26, 2026
Salvation Army of the Midlands (Columbia, SC) summer camper, Trinity Newbold-Molden received the Walter E. Hayden Star Camper Award on Tuesday, September 15 during the September Advisory Board Meeting. This…
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“Joanne Shaw Taylor with Ally Venable” at Newberry Opera House on March 7th, 2027
October 26, 2026
Joanne Shaw Taylor has established herself as a powerful voice in modern blues rock, combining soulful vocals, expressive songwriting, and commanding guitar work. Discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro recommended in the Michelin Guide American South for second consecutive year
October 26, 2026
Award-winning farm-to-table restaurant once again among two Columbia establishments recognized by the Michelin Guide Motor Supply Co. Bistro, a cornerstone of Columbia’s culinary scene since 1989, has once again been…
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South Carolina restaurants recognized at 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South ceremony in Nashville
October 26, 2026
South Carolina’s culinary talent took center stage at the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South ceremony on October 21 in Nashville, Tennessee, as restaurants across the state received recognition for their…
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Matt Davis, public finance attorney at Columbia-based Pope Flynn, named Best Lawyers® 2027 Public Finance “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlotte
October 25, 2026
Matt Davis, a public finance attorney and member of Pope Flynn, has received “Lawyer of the Year” from Best Lawyers® in Public Finance Law for Charlotte. The designation is given…
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Open-heart surgery survivor and local broker manager to lead 2026 Sumter Clarendon Heart Walk and citywide push for CPR readiness
October 25, 2026Tobias joins the American Heart Association in engaging companies in Sumter to create a community of lifesavers According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who suffer…
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Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger advances through federal review
October 25, 2026
The proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern continues to advance through federal regulatory review, marking a significant development for the nation’s freight transportation industry and businesses across South…
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Jill Smith & Associates Counseling celebrates opening of Blythewood office
October 25, 2026Jill Smith & Associates Counseling, a premier counseling practice serving the Midlands, celebrated the opening of its new Blythewood office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday afternoon. The opening marks the…
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Postcard & Co. founder Tara McCoy named EVOKE | INSPIRE℠ top 25 travel advisors nationwide
October 25, 2026Tara McCoy, founder and senior travel advisor of Columbia-based Postcard & Co., has been named a 2026 Curator by EVOKE | INSPIRE℠, a distinction given to just 25 travel advisors…
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$7.5 million land sale clears way for first Bass Pro Shops in the Midlands
October 22, 2026New 110,000-square-foot outdoor retail destination in Irmo expected to open in late 2027, creating more than 120 jobs A $7.5 million land transaction in Irmo has paved the way for…
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Explore the northern lights and meet Santa this holiday season at the State Museum
October 22, 2026
Plus, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D returns and more This holiday season, guests are invited to visit the South Carolina State Museum to experience the beauty of the Northern Lights…
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Shelley Allen named Lexington One’s new chief financial officer
October 22, 2026
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of Shelley Sharpe Allen as the district’s new chief financial officer at the board’s October 20 Board Meeting.…
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Colliers completes sale of premier Devine Street retail space
October 22, 2026
Sydney Lanham, Rox Pollard Jr. and Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers | South Carolina represented Baker Commercial Properties in the sale of 2728 Devine Street, a prominent retail property along…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation honors scholarship recipients and donors at President’s Reception
October 22, 2026
The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation honored scholarship recipients and the donors who support their education during a president’s reception this fall at Senate’s End in Columbia, South Carolina. Students,…
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Governor proclaims Oct. 22 Lights On Afterschool Day in South Carolina
October 22, 2026
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed Thursday, October 22, 2026, as Lights On Afterschool Day in South Carolina, recognizing the critical role afterschool programs play in supporting students, working families and…
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NAI Columbia facilitates $7.5 million sale for the Midlands’ first Bass Pro Shops
October 22, 2026
NAI Columbia announced the successful sale of 19.145 acres of land in Irmo, South Carolina, which will become the future home of the first Bass Pro Shops in the Midlands.…
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Why use a local agent for medicare, health insurance and group health plans?
October 22, 2026
By Joel Lourie President & CEO Lourie Life & Health You can hardly turn on the television or open your computer without seeing advertisements featuring celebrities and actors promoting health…
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Blink Book Review Two-Fer: “It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway” and “Good Apple” by Elizabeth Passarella
October 22, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell South Carolina writer A friend’s recommendation led me to listen to It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway by Elizabeth Passarella. Yet another book I judged…
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Sustain SC Hosts 5th Annual Sustainability Symposium Today in Columbia
October 22, 2026
Sustain SC is convening business leaders, policymakers and conservation experts today for its 5th Annual Sustainability Symposium, a full-day program exploring practical solutions to various sustainability challenges and changes at the…
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Don’t miss the Marketing Summit November 5 at Harbison Theatre!
October 22, 2026
The Marketing Summit invites all industry professionals to Harbison Theatre, on November 5 for a day of learning, innovation and networking The Marketing Summit, presented by Capital City/Lake Murray Country…
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Columbia selected to join Love Your Block – partnering with residents to improve neighborhoods citywide
October 22, 2026
As one of 25 new city halls from 20 U.S. states, the City of Columbia will receive funding and expert support from the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns…
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Sistercare launches Young Professionals Council
October 22, 2026
Inaugural council to support organization’s mission against domestic violence Sistercare has launched a Young Professionals Council (YPC) in celebration of its 45th anniversary and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The…
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Explore the Northern Lights and meet Santa this holiday season at the State Museum
October 22, 2026
Plus, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D returns and more. This holiday season, guests are invited to visit the South Carolina State Museum to experience the beauty of the Northern Lights…
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Columbia Museum of Art November 2026 exhibitions and events calendar
October 21, 2026
EXHIBITIONS Body Matters On view through January 3, 2027 The human body is essential to craft. This genre of art is rooted in physical labor, tactile knowledge, and material intimacy,…
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Historian to Discuss Revolutionary War Battlefield Preservation at Lander on Oct. 29
October 21, 2026
What secrets lie beneath the landscapes where American patriots fought for independence 250 years ago? Battlefield preservationist and historian Durant Ashmore has spent years uncovering those stories and working to…
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Reader’s Digest
October 21, 2026
By Tom Poland My Boyhood Read I read my mother’s Reader’s Digests from cover to cover. It’s hard to find one today, but if you do, it will take…
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Mashburn Construction expands with new Bluffton office
October 21, 2026
Family-owned construction company marks its fifth South Carolina location, strengthening its commitment to relationships and communities across the state. BLUFFTON, S.C.— Mashburn Construction, a family-owned and operated general contracting firm…
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Christopher Acre joins Robinson Gray as associate
October 21, 2026
Attorney Christopher Acre has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. His practice will focus on workers’ compensation defense. Prior to joining Robinson Gray, Christopher practiced in South Carolina…
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