The Last 24 Hours of Jesus
April 1, 2026
Power, Pain, and the Enduring Call to Love By Tom Mullikin As the world approaches Easter, the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, occurring three days after his…
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Original Six Foundation celebrates surprise $10,000 gift from Amazon during student career visit
April 1, 2026
What began as a career exploration visit for students quickly turned into an unexpected moment of generosity for the Original Six Foundation. When leaders from Amazon visited Manning Junior High…
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Johnson Controls and Midlands Technical College showcase skilled trades partnership
April 1, 2026
Workforce development collaboration strengthens South Carolina’s talent pipeline Johnson Controls and Midlands Technical College (MTC) hosted an event on March 25, 2026, highlighting their ongoing partnership to expand skilled trades…
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Colliers announces the promotions of real estate management and accounting team members
April 1, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announces the promotions of eight team members within the Real Estate Management Services (REMS) and accounting departments, strengthening the company’s platform for its commercial real estate…
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$358,000 in Connected Communities grants awarded to 12 Midlands nonprofits
April 1, 2026
Central Carolina Community Foundation announces the award of $358,000 in Connected Communities grants to 12 Midlands nonprofits. The grants awarded this year will leverage at least $97,600 in matching funds,…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Spring Calendar 2026
April 1, 2026
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Gears Up for Exciting Spring Events This spring, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden invites visitors to make the most of longer days with a lineup of events…
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Spring Break Travel Talk: How to start simple safety conversations with kids
March 31, 2026
OSUS encourages families to use travel time as an opportunity for simple, supportive conversations As families across South Carolina prepare for Spring Break travel, the South Carolina Department of Behavioral…
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Pyramid Contracting announces leadership transition to support continued growth
March 31, 2026
Pyramid Contracting has announced a key leadership transition, with David E. Stewart promoted to Chief Executive Officer and Berry Ponder promoted to Chief Operating Officer, positioning the company for continued…
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SeamonWhiteside promotes Taylor Critcher to lead landscape architecture practice across the Carolinas
March 31, 2026
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced the promotion of Taylor Critcher to director of landscape architecture services to oversee the firm’s landscape architecture…
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Linious Martin Sauls IV named to SCDOT commission
March 31, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the swearing in of Linious Martin (Marty) Sauls IV to its Commission. Sauls, of Jasper County, was appointed by Governor McMaster and…
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SC Super Lawyers recognizes four at Bluestein Attorneys for 2026
March 31, 2026
Four at Bluestein Attorneys have been recognized again in 2026 by South Carolina Super Lawyers®. The honorees are: • Marti Bluestein, who practices in the area of workers’ compensation. She…
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Thursday, April 2, 2026
March 31, 2026
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, 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 to host 2026 Columbia Easter egg roll at Finlay Park
March 31, 2026
WHO: Councilman Sam P. Johnson and City of Columbia Parks & Recreation WHAT: The City of Columbia invites families and community members to “Hop into Spring” at the 2026 City of Columbia…
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Public notice | City of Columbia, SC comment review period and public hearing draft PY 2026 annual action plan
March 31, 2026
NOTICE is given that a draft of the Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan (PY 2026 AAP) for the City of Columbia will be available for a thirty (30)-day public…
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The Big Red Barn Retreat announces Build On Your Land LLC as presenting sponsor of Fall Jam 2026
March 31, 2026
Annual benefit concert returns November 14 to support our nation’s heroes The Big Red Barn Retreat announced Build On Your Land LLC as the presenting sponsor of Fall Jam 2026,…
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2026 McDaniels Auto Group Golf Classic and gala to raise funds for Lexington Health Foundation
March 31, 2026
A pair of annual events benefiting cancer patients in the Midlands is returning this spring. Tickets are now available for the 2026 McDaniels Gala, and limited team spots remain for…
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Apply for volunteer opportunities on county boards, committees
March 31, 2026
Richland County offers the public opportunities to stay active in their local government by serving on one of several volunteer boards, commissions and committees. To apply for an open position…
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Alcohol Awareness Month
March 30, 2026
Alcohol Awareness Month, recognized each April, serves as a reminder that alcohol misuse is widespread and frequently overlooked, especially among young people. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and…
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South Carolina Water Utilities employees support local home repair initiative
March 30, 2026
Volunteer Project in the Midlands Strengthens Community Safety and Access A team of South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU) employees recently volunteered during a two-day community service project in partnership with…
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Rick Migliore, Ellison Kibler named #1 in SC on 2026 Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial Advisors List
March 30, 2026
Rick Migliore ranked #1 in South Carolina on the Barron’s “Top 1,500 Financial Advisors” 2026 list. (Published on March 20, 2026. Rankings based on data as of September 30, 2025.)…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union celebrates new branch in Whitmire, S.C.
March 30, 2026
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, one of South Carolina’s longest-standing and most trusted financial institutions, celebrated the opening of its new branch in Whitmire, South Carolina, with a ribbon cutting…
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Outgoing CMA director receives Order of the Palmetto
March 30, 2026The Columbia Museum of Art’s outgoing executive director, Della Watkins, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, in recognition of her years of leadership,…
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Broken culture spawns violence
March 30, 2026Recent running gunbattle in Winnsboro community is but one example By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The recent now-viral video originating from the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety of criminals shooting…
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AgFirst appoints Corey MacGillivray as Chief Financial Officer
March 27, 2026
Corey MacGillivray has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, effective April 6. MacGillivray brings deep experience across corporate governance, disclosure controls, and capital markets, with…
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Crispy Cones grand opening
March 27, 2026
Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, Main Street District President and CEO Matt Kennell, City of Columbia Economic Development and Co-Owner Elisa Westmaas What: The City of Columbia is proud to announce the…
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International organization combating Internet crimes against children
March 26, 2026From Washington state, New York, and South Carolina to Belgrade: Crime Stoppers Global Solutions meets with Serbian officials to discuss existing and future threats to children worldwide By W.…
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Invested in other people’s lives
March 26, 2026
We have a Board member at Our Place of Hope named Shari. She is definitely not looking for any recognition or any self-promotion. But her heart is something I wanted…
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Grand opening of The Lash Café – March 26
March 26, 2026The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, in partnership with Richland County, celebrated the grand opening of The Lash Café with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held this morning, Thursday, March…
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South Carolina Public Radio announces Sound Shift as name of new 24/7 music channel
March 26, 2026
South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) announced Sound Shift as the official name of its new 24/7 HD broadcast radio and streaming music channel. The name was selected through…
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Dominion Energy expands free energy-saving program to Columbia customers
March 26, 2026
Program now available in Dentsville community Dominion Energy customers in the Dentsville area of Columbia recently attended a kickoff event for the Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP). They are among…
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Altum Faithful Investing awards Gold Certification to Wallick Investments’ WI Fidelis Multi-Cap Multi-Factor Index (Fidelis 100)
March 26, 2026
Altum Faithful Investing and Wallick Investments announce that the Wallick Investments’ Fidelis 100 Index has been awarded Gold certification under the Altum Certified program, confirming that the index is fully…
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Colliers promotes Ryan McCue to Vice President in Columbia
March 26, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Ryan McCue has been promoted to Vice President. McCue is based in Colliers’ Columbia office and specializes in the sale of land properties for…
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Colliers represents law firm in relocation of Columbia office
March 26, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham represented the tenant Brock & Scott PLLC in the leasing of a 4,358-square-foot suite at Crown Pointe. The building is…
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State Museum celebrates spring with 50% off kids admission from April 4–11
March 26, 2026
Plus, see exciting shows including Bugs 4D and more! The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating Spring Break from April 4 – 11 with 50% off general admission for children aged 3 -12. Plus, guests can explore four…
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Palmetto Citizens presents the Boardr Series at Rawls Creek Park
March 26, 2026
The Boardr Series is a national, all-ages and skills skateboarding contest series designed to provide a fun and fulfilling skateboarding experience for all participants. Location: 1113 Friarsgate Blvd, Irmo, South Carolina…
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Get ready to savor the night at Taste of Lake Murray
March 26, 2026
Taste of Lake Murray returns to the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Presented by Lexington Health, this signature event brings together the region’s top culinary talent for an evening filled…
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Richland One elementary language immersion program teacher named SCFLTA Teacher of the Year
March 26, 2026
Jing Zhang, a Mandarin Chinese kindergarten teacher in Richland One’s elementary language immersion magnet program at Carver-Lyon Elementary School, has been named the South Carolina Fellowship of Language Teachers and…
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Denmark Technical College announces Helton as assistant vice president of student affairs
March 26, 2026
Denmark Technical College welcomes Taylor Helton, Ed.D., who returns to the college as associate vice president for student affairs, campus experience, responsible for overseeing housing and residence life, student involvement, weekend…
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Clunky Phones & Party Lines
March 25, 2026
By Tom Poland In rural Georgia the party line was our lot back in the early 1950s. When the phone rang, we counted. Our phone rang two times. Three…
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NJ Developer to acquire shuttered Georgetown paper and steel mills
March 25, 2026
A New Jersey real estate firm specializing in industrial revitalization has reached an agreement to purchase the former International Paper mill, signaling a massive redevelopment effort for the city’s waterfront.…
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USC, state leaders align to build nuclear workforce, advance energy economy
March 25, 2026
State leaders, industry executives, and academic partners gathered at the University of South Carolina’s Pastides Alumni Center to discuss the ongoing Nuclear Workforce and Economic Impact Initiative, a statewide effort…
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AMAROK expands with a new Class A headquarters in Columbia’s BullStreet District
March 25, 2026AMAROK, LLC, a perimeter security solutions provider, announced it is expanding its operations in Richland County with a new headquarters facility. The company’s $69 million investment will create 296 new…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Amy Barch, Turn90
March 24, 2026
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
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Columbia Museum of Art appoints interim director as executive director search progresses
March 24, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees have appointed Robin Waites, former executive director of Historic Columbia, as the interim executive director of the Columbia Museum of Art while…
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FEMA provides nearly $23 million in funding to support survivors in Southeast
March 24, 2026
FEMA approved $22.9 million in funding to support state-managed recovery programs as a result of Hurricane Helene and other past disasters across the Southeast. These funds directly support individuals, families…
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Dan D’Alberto, Purpose Equity, named Corporate Walk Chair for Blood Cancer United’s 2026 Light The Night
March 24, 2026
The Georgia-South Carolina Region of Blood Cancer United®, formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, announced Dan D’Alberto with Purpose Equity as the Corporate Walk Chair of its 2026 Light The…
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Steel Hands Brewing announces Summer Rock Tour Series
March 24, 2026
Steel Hands Brewing is turning up the volume this summer with the launch of its Summer Rock Tour Series, a high-energy live music experience featuring rock tribute bands all season…
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Drew Wellness Center pool to close April 13 for renovations
March 24, 2026
The pool at the Drew Wellness Center will temporarily close beginning April 13 to allow for significant renovations aimed at improving the facility and enhancing the overall experience for members. The closure…
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National Community Development Week 2026
March 24, 2026
City of Columbia Community Development department is celebrating Community Development Week with various activities. Monday, April 6, 2026 – Friday, April 10, 2026 Event Schedule: Monday, April 6, 2026: National…
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Prisma Health offers Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™ for stroke survivors and caregivers
March 24, 2026
Prisma Health is extending an invitation to stroke survivors and caregivers to register for the “Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™,” Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 24, at Camp Cole in Eastover,…
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