City of Columbia Homeless Services Department to hold Shine for Shelter Car Wash fundraiser for Rapid Shelter Columbia
March 12, 2025
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 for Volunteer Week.…
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Denmark Technical College announces Brandon T. Jackson as 2025 commencement speaker
March 12, 2025
Denmark Technical College announced that Brandon T. Jackson, acclaimed actor, comedian and entertainer, will serve as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2025. The commencement ceremony will be held…
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Riverfront Park’s north parking lot at 4122 River Drive will close for preconstruction work
March 12, 2025
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will close access to the North End parking lot and Columbia Canal Headgates at Riverfront Park on Monday, March 17 through Monday, May…
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Planning Commission | Thursday, March 13, 2025
March 12, 2025
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the Planning Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public and/or media…
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Midlands Clay Arts society holiday sale
March 12, 2025
You are invited to our Annual Midlands Clay Arts Spring Sale, to be held May 1-3, 2025 at Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC. Admission and parking are free,…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2024 Top Producers & Walter M. Keenan Award recipients
March 11, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2024, presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration held at The Laundry in Columbia’s BullStreet District on…
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Announcing the next emerging #SCArtists cohort
March 11, 2025
SC Arts Commission releases second, final round for FY25 Seven artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will benefit from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, receiving a…
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Turner Padget adds seasoned commercial real estate and finance lawyers
March 11, 2025
Turner Padget announces the addition of Sharon Bramlett as a Columbia-based shareholder and Dylan Crowley as an associate, who will divide his time between the firm’s Columbia and Florence offices.…
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CEO Andy Westbrook leads Palmetto State Bank as it welcomes new opportunities
March 11, 2025
Andy Westbrook is the new president and CEO of Palmetto State Bank. In this position he will lead a venerable community bank that has faithfully and effectively served customers in…
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The Midlands’ third annual Pink Bow Fashion Show & Auction
March 11, 2025
A Night of Fashion & Philanthropy On Thursday, May 1st, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Jim Hudson Automotive will present the 3rd annual Madelyn’s Fund Pink Bow Fashion Show––hosted at…
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City of Columbia to host hiring event for Fleet Services Department
March 11, 2025
Who: City of Columbia Fleet Services, City of Columbia Human Resources What: The City of Columbia will be hosting a career fair to promote openings within the Fleet Services department. As the…
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James McQuilla announces candidacy for Mayor of Orangeburg
March 11, 2025
Pledges Bold Leadership, Economic Growth and Community Unity “James McQuilla, a seasoned entrepreneur and current president of the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce, announced his candidacy for Mayor of the…
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Riverbank Elementary’s Beyond Goals soccer program delivers more than the skills of the game
March 11, 2025The sun is shining, the trees are budding – and that means it’s time for soccer. But in the case of Riverbank Elementary, it’s soccer with a side of mentoring,…
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Liberty STEAM School receives donated CPR kits and staff training
March 11, 2025
American Heart Association supports emergency preparedness for students and staff The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announces a generous donation of CPR kits and a…
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County Council Chairwoman earns leadership role with South Carolina Association of Counties
March 11, 2025
Richland County Council Chairwoman Jesica Mackey has been appointed to serve on the board of directors for the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC). The SCAC, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization,…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points Race, Parade and Festival!
March 11, 2025
The Five Points Association will be sponsoring the St. Pat’s in Five Points Race, Parade and Festival on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The festivities will kick off with the Get…
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MTC Mavericks to Showoff at Harbison Theatre March 15
March 11, 2025
Annual MTC talent competition returns for the sixth year Midlands Technical College Mavericks will compete in MTC’s annual talent competition, the MTC Showoff, Saturday, March 15. Auditions were open to…
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The Champagne Lounge & Restaurant coming to the Vista this spring
March 11, 2025
Colliers’ Retail Services Team brings 902 Gervais Street to full occupancy Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard III represented the landlord, Visions Holdings, in the leasing of 4,767 square feet…
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New statewide survey finds SC GOP voters overwhelmingly support clean energy projects
March 11, 2025
Sustain SC recently released a second study examining conservative support for clean energy in South Carolina, following an earlier survey on conservative backing for land conservation. The latest findings reveal…
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Trinity Partners Columbia names Braden Shockley and Jake Nidiffer Director
March 10, 2025
Trinity Partners Columbia announced the promotion of Braden Shockley and Jake Nidiffer to the role of Director. Their leadership, dedication, and industry expertise have been instrumental in the firm’s success…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood adding another South Carolina location with Rock Hill expansion
March 10, 2025
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is further investing in the Carolinas with the addition of its Rock Hill, South Carolina office. The firm is no stranger to…
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Eight Finalists announced in 4th Annual Manufacturing Madness competition
March 10, 2025
Public Voting to Decide the “Coolest Thing Made in SC” Eight products have advanced in the 4th Annual Manufacturing Madness contest, a competition to crown the “Coolest Thing Made in…
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City of Columbia breaks ground to celebrate the revitalization efforts in the Jones McDonald Community Club Neighborhood
March 7, 2025
The City of Columbia in partnership with the TN Development Corporation hosted a groundbreaking celebration on Thursday, March 6, 2025, to recognize five single-family homes that are to be constructed…
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Unveiling Two New Urban Canvas tapestries in Cottontown during ‘Cottontown Art Crawl’
March 7, 2025
Who: Columbia Streams Art public art program, Cottontown Community What: Two new Urban Canvas tapestries will make their public debut in the 2100 block of Sumter Street during the Cottontown Art Crawl on…
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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center welcomes 4-millionth visitor
March 7, 2025
The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) welcomed its four-millionth visitor Wednesday with the Darla Moore School of Business’ Spring 2025 Business Expo. The CMCC, now in its 20th year, hosts local,…
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SCETV is now free to stream for Prime Video viewers in the U.S.
March 7, 2025
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is now streaming for Amazon Prime Video viewers in South Carolina. The partnership between PBS and Amazon brings ETV-HD along with the PBS KIDS Channel to Prime Video’s free ad-supported streaming television…
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CarolinaPower’s Edson Moo assumes expanded role as VDC Manager for Southeast Operations
March 7, 2025
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned regional electrical contractor with four offices across South Carolina, announces the promotion of Edson Moo to Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager for Southeast Operations. Virtual…
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Rebuild Upstate raises more than $67,000 for home preservation at second annual silent auction event
March 7, 2025
Rebuild Upstate, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving safe and affordable housing for individuals and families in need, celebrated its wildly successful A Toast to Home event last week. Guests…
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Integer Technologies adds $63 million in annual economic impact for South Carolina
March 7, 2025
Defense tech company’s cumulative impact projected to be more than $750 million by 2030 Integer Technologies, a defense tech company focused on delivering next-gen digital engineering solutions to government and…
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Spring Into Action: Shield Your Home from Termites
March 7, 2025
National Termite Awareness Week is March 9-15 As we move into the warmer spring months, this seasonal transition brings longer days and sunnier weather—and a reminder that termites are becoming…
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SCDOT Commissioners sworn in after confirmation
March 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the swearing in of two SCDOT Commissioners. Commissioner Sel Hemingway, Jr. will join SCDOT for his first term after being confirmed and…
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Dominion Energy reminds customers of available Energy Assistance
March 6, 2025
LIHEAP Awareness Day is March 5th Dominion Energy representatives attended an event this week on Capitol Hill to raise awareness about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps eligible…
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Richland One’s director of career and technical education named South Carolina CTE Administrator of the Year
March 6, 2025
Chris Dinkins, Richland One’s director of career and technical education (CTE), has been named the 2025 CTE Administrator of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA).…
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Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks grand opening is on March 8
March 6, 2025
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks will be hosting their upcoming grand opening of their Columbia location on Saturday, March 8 at 12:00 p.m. at 942-B Harden Street. Franchise owner Marc Brown is a respected…
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Michael Harriot to keynote Media & Civil Rights History Symposium
March 6, 2025
Columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot will be the keynote speaker for the Media & Civil Rights History Symposium on March 27 and March 28, sponsored by the University of…
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ECSC Sports’ efforts fuel busy spring sports season in Columbia SC
March 6, 2025
From March through May, Experience Columbia SC Sports is welcoming over a dozen events to the Columbia region, with over 31,000 expected attendees using more than 4,000 hotel room nights…
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Ribbon cutting for Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks
March 6, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia Economic Development, Five Points Association, Councilman Ed McDowell and franchise owners Marc and Kiera Brown and Frank and Courtney Williams WHAT: Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks will be hosting their…
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City of Columbia in partnership with Black Maternal Health Collective to host Second Moms, Babies, & Families Marketplace
March 6, 2025
Who: Councilwoman Aditi Bussells and representatives from the Black Maternal Health Collective What: The Moms, Babies and Families Marketplace is a free event that women can attend to gain a wealth of…
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Silent Voices Can Live On
March 6, 2025
By Tom Poland It’s Up to You The passing of another year is close at hand, and I find myself thinking of people I lost in 2024. Each…
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Prepare your taste buds for a culinary extravaganza like no other at Taste of Lake Murray
March 6, 2025
Taste of Lake Murray makes its highly anticipated return to the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia on March 27, 2025. Presented by Lexington Medical Center, this year’s event promises to be an unforgettable evening…
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Windows of refreshment
March 6, 2025
By Jeff Becraft There are windows in life. Sometimes circumstances can become overwhelming in life. It can be severe things… or maybe even little things that all start to…
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Portions of Riverfront Park will be temporarily closed for two successive weeks in March by Columbia Parks & Recreation Department
March 6, 2025
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Departments advises that portions of Riverfront Park remain temporarily closed through Friday, March 7 and the following week on Monday, March 10 through…
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City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities is calling for presenters for the 12th annual Small Business Week Conference
March 6, 2025
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is looking for presenters to conduct breakout sessions during the City of Columbia’s 12th Annual Small Business Week Conference on Friday, May…
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GSSM Robotics Teams shine at South Carolina FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship
March 6, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) robotics teams excelled at the South Carolina FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Championship, held at Dreher High School on Feb.…
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Matt Sherman named 2025 5A Principal of the Year
March 6, 2025
Matt Sherman, Principal of Blythewood High School has been selected as the 2025 SCAAA 5A Principal of the Year, announced by The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA). This prestigious…
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Public invited to drop in to view free Lexington Two District art show
March 6, 2025
A favorite art exhibit of student work is free and open to the public at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center (L2PAC). The District Art Show, on the first and…
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Area youth invited to attend a community Youth Symposium
March 5, 2025
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., invites youth in the West Columbia, Columbia and surrounding areas to attend its annual Youth Symposium on Saturday,…
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Architect Camden Muldrow joins Goodwyn Mills Cawood in Charlotte
March 5, 2025
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is expanding its Charlotte team with the addition of architect Camden Muldrow, AIA, NCARB. Muldrow has nearly a decade of experience designing…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C.’s Retail & Hospitality Practice Group welcomes attorney Robert S. Forney
March 5, 2025
Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomed Robert S. Forney to its expanding Retail & Hospitality Practice Group. An accomplished trial attorney, Rob brings a wealth of litigation experience and a strong…
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A Conversation with Joel Edwards, Humimic Medical
March 5, 2025
Humimic Medical, an SCRA Member Company, is an industry leader in high-grade medical products. Their first invention, the ballistic gel, is best known for setting the standard for durability, quality,…
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