The Nickelodeon Theater presents “Rhythm of Revolution: A Celebration of Black Music and Culture” this Black History Month
February 4, 2025
This February, The Nickelodeon Theater proudly presents “Rhythm of Revolution: A Celebration of Black Music and Culture,” a Black History Month film series honoring the transformative power of Black artistry…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
February 4, 2025
Jaya Biosciences and OrthoTract Innovations were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. ElectroWire received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Member Benefits and Startup Resources,…
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Ribbon cutting set for The Game Show Challenge in the Vista
February 4, 2025
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the ribbon-cutting and grand opening for its newest business – The Game Show Challenge – for Thursday, February 6 at 11:30 a.m. at 823…
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SBA names Melissa Lindler new South Carolina District Director
February 4, 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Melissa Lindler has been named as the District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s South Carolina District Office located in Columbia,…
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Endeavor celebrates Caper’s Birthday with $11 day passes
February 3, 2025
Co-work for Just $11/day in February as Endeavor’s Office Dog Turns 11 Endeavor Workspaces is offering $11 day passes for the month of February to celebrate office dog Caper the…
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Historic Columbia announces February 2025 events
February 3, 2025
Historic Columbia announced programming and events for February 2025. See the full list of February events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…
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SCETV spotlights Black American programming during Black History Month
February 3, 2025
During the month of February, South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) recognizes Black History Month with special programming that highlights the Black American experience. SCETV shares the rich culture…
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Music Director Morihiko Nakahara renews contract with SC Philharmonic through June 2029
February 3, 2025
The Board of Directors of the South Carolina Philharmonic announced that Music Director Morihiko Nakahara has renewed his contract with the organization through June 30th, 2029. A native of Kagoshima,…
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South Carolina State Fair opens applications for 2025 College Scholarships
February 3, 2025
$500,000 in scholarship funds are available for high school seniors statewide now through March 15 The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announced the opening of applications for…
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Greenville Jewish Film Festival showing Running on Sand this weekend
February 3, 2025
Running on Sand, a nominee Israeli Academy Award for Best Film, will be shown this Sunday, February 9 at 4 p.m. at the Camelot Cinemas as part of the Greenville…
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Morihiko Nakahara renews contract with SC Phil through 2029
February 1, 2025
The Board of Directors of the South Carolina Philharmonic announced that Music Director Morihiko Nakahara has renewed his contract with the organization through June 30th, 2029. A native of Kagoshima,…
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Tickets on sale Bubbly Side Up! A Brunch Festival at events at Judson Mill
January 31, 2025
Brunch lovers, unite! Bubbly Side Up! A Brunch Festival is returning to Events at Judson Mill this March. From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 1st, attendees can…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
January 31, 2025
The City of Columbia is now accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The Board…
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Carolina Gas Transmission donates $14,750 to Lexington One Educational Foundation to support new LTC Program
January 31, 2025
Carolina Gas Transmission Donates $14,750 to Lexington One Educational Foundation to Support New LTC Program Carolina Gas Transmission recently presented a generous gift of $14,750 to the Lexington One Educational…
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City of Columbia to host Talent Retention Fair
January 31, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia, Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Columbia Opportunity Resource, and Midlands Business Leadership Group WHAT Join us for the first ever Columbia Talent Retention Fair, an exciting event designed…
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Canal Coffee Co. opens new location in Lexington
January 30, 2025
Canal Coffee Co., a family-owned, Carolina-based drive-thru coffee shop, announced the opening of its fourth South Carolina location at 510 Columbia Ave., near downtown Lexington. Current S.C. locations include a…
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The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement awarded Opioid Recovery Fund
January 30, 2025
The City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (formerly the Office of Violent Crime Prevention) was awarded funding from the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF) to combat…
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Learning perseverance
January 30, 2025
By Jeff Becraft Well… I finally figured out what DIY stands for – Destroy It Yourself. I have said before that someday I’m going to start my own YouTube…
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Karl the Kool-Smoking, Chain-Smoking Kat
January 30, 2025
By Tom Poland Can Your Imagination Turn Real? Summer 2022, St. Simons Island, I was sitting around the pool when my niece, Harper, and her friend, Stella, asked me…
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City of Columbia celebrates the winners of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarships and the Honor the Dream Food Drive
January 30, 2025
The City of Columbia would like to celebrate the winners of the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarships and the Honor the Dream Food Drive. These winners…
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Ribbon cutting for “The Game Show Challenge”
January 30, 2025
Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City of Columbia Economic Development, the Vista Guild Executive Director Abby Anderson, and “The Game Show Challenge” owner Josh Brickey. What: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City of…
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Richard Riley, David Wilkins honored with S.C. Supreme Court Lifetime Achievement Award
January 30, 2025Richard Riley and David Wilkins Two South Carolina statesmen and members of the legal profession—Richard Riley and David Wilkins—were recently honored with the Chief Justice’s Award for Outstanding Contributions…
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Katrina Shealy honored for legislative leadership
January 30, 2025Senator Katrina Shealy, who served in the S.C. Senate from 2012-2024, was honored as the 2025 Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative Leadership Award winner for her commitment to some of the most…
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Merl Code honored for lifetime of service and advocacy
January 30, 2025Greenville’s first African American municipal court judge, Merl Code, was recently honored as the Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Civic Leadership Award winner for his life of public service and advocacy on behalf…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia receives $40,000 gift from Combined Insurance to kick off multi-year $100,000 Hospital Hero Partnership
January 30, 2025
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia announced a new multi-year partnership with Combined Insurance, marking the beginning of their role as a Hospital Hero Partner. To commemorate the occasion, Combined…
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SC Chamber responds to Governor McMaster’s 2025 State of the State Address
January 30, 2025
In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s 2025 State of the State address, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Brenan released the following statement: “Tonight, Governor McMaster reminded…
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Registration now open for summer camps at the State Museum
January 30, 2025
Day Camps, presented by Aflac, include hands-on activities for children featuring a variety of subjects, including art, natural history, astronomy and robotics. The South Carolina State Museum is excited to…
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Health, Social and Environmental Affairs Committee recap | January 28, 2025
January 30, 2025
The City of Columbia’s Health, Social and Environmental Affairs Committee convened with City of Columbia leadership and staff to discuss key priorities and strategies for 2025. These focus areas directly…
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Columbia Animal Services provides two FREE adoption events this weekend
January 30, 2025
City of Columbia Animal Services starts February off strong with TWO free adoption events! Saturday, February 1, 2025 “Meow or Never” Adoption Special Location: Columbia Animal Shelter, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia,…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis celebrates National Unclaimed Property Day
January 30, 2025
In observance of February 1 being National Unclaimed Property Day, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that more than 800,000 new properties have been reported to the State’s Unclaimed Property Program.…
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USC Palmetto College launches “Legacy Societies” to honor philanthropic contributions
January 30, 2025
The University of South Carolina Palmetto College announced the establishment of new legacy societies across its campuses to recognize and honor the exceptional generosity of its donors. These societies celebrate…
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NP Strategy grows across the Southeast
January 30, 2025
Strategic Communications Firm Adds Media Relations Hires in Birmingham, Charlotte and Columbia Offices NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, is growing in Alabama…
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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2025-2026
January 30, 2025
The City of Columbia started to accept applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) on Thursday, January 23, 2025.…
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Twenty-two Fellows selected for 2025 South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) Fellowship
January 30, 2025
SCALE equips emerging afterschool and expanded learning leaders with the resources, frameworks, partnerships, and curriculum-curating skills to advance education programming in South Carolina. Twenty-two afterschool and summer program leaders…
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A unique take on “a capella” at Harbison Theatre
January 30, 2025
Naturally 7, a group of seven talented male vocalists, transforms only their voices into a full-band sound Naturally 7, an a capella group renowned for transforming their voices into human…
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South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts Gala celebrating SC Educator Hall of Fame inductees, distinguished SC Public School Graduates, and the distinguished Public Education Impact Award Recipient
January 30, 2025
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its eighth annual gala on Friday, April 4, 2025, to celebrate this…
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Wallick Investments relocates
January 30, 2025
Wallick Investments, LLC has relocated in downtown Columbia to 2118 Lincoln Street in historic Elmwood Park— “Columbia’s front porch”—established in 1904. December 2024, the SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm purchased…
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Governor Outlines Bold Vision for South Carolina in State of the State Address
January 29, 2025
In his annual State of the State address, Governor Henry McMaster reflected on South Carolina’s successes in 2024, acknowledged challenges ahead, and laid out an ambitious vision for the future.…
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SCMA kicks off 2025 manufacturing priorities at statehouse event
January 29, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) unveiled its vision for the future of manufacturing in the Palmetto State during SC Manufacturing Day at the Statehouse. Introducing the organization’s 2025 legislative…
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Columbia Chamber Leadership Columbia program seeking applications
January 29, 2025
Leadership Columbia Class of 2026 Applications Now Open Applications are now open for the Columbia Chamber’s leadership program, Leadership Columbia, for the Class of 2026. Approximately 60 applicants will be…
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Access Richland County grant opportunities through Sunday, Feb. 2
January 29, 2025
Organizations in Richland County that promote tourism or offer community-based programs and services have until Sunday, Feb. 2 to apply for grants online. The County’s Grants Department is accepting applications for FY2026…
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Columbia Food & Wine Festival announces 2025 lineup; tickets now on sale
January 29, 2025
Tickets are officially on sale for the 2025 Columbia Food & Wine Festival, the Midlands’ premier culinary celebration, set for April 22-27, 2025. Now in its eighth year, the six-day…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Nathaniel Gilmore of Goose Creek High School as Educator of the Month
January 29, 2025
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Berkeley County School District’s Nathaniel Gilmore of Goose Creek High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces promotions of three brokerage professionals
January 29, 2025
Columbia, Greenville-Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion of three commercial real estate brokerage professionals: John Peebles, SIOR, to Vice President in Columbia, Bailey Tollison to Vice…
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Pope Flynn governmental law attorney Ginny Bozeman receives certification as South Carolina State Court Mediator
January 29, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Bozeman, a governmental law attorney with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters, has been certified as a South Carolina Court…
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South Carolina I-77 Alliance redesigned website to help enhance economic development
January 29, 2025
The South Carolina I-77 Alliance has launched its redesigned website, www.i77alliance.com, as a critical resource for industrial prospects, site selectors, and other professionals already committed to or considering investing in…
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Colliers Columbia Industrial Report: New Class A leasing highlights undersupply
January 28, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights The Columbia market saw 376,265 square feet of new Class A leases in Q4, a testament to…
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Columbia Parks & Recreation Department launches new Park & Play recreational van
January 28, 2025The mobile activity center will serve as a vital resource to reach underserved communities by providing accessible, free, and engaging recreational activities for families and children. *Please note location below*…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Mike Switzer, Voterheads
January 28, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Southern First reports fourth quarter 2024 results
January 28, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. “Our financial performance this quarter…
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