Experienced attorneys open Palmetto Accident Law
September 11, 2026
Two skilled, experienced trial attorneys committed to serving injured South Carolina residents throughout the state have opened Palmetto Accident Law(opens in new tab), with offices in Columbia and Charleston. Attorneys…
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Ceremonial beam signing marks expansion of Building Construction Technology training at Midlands Technical College
September 11, 2026
Midlands Technical College(opens in new tab) hosted a ceremonial beam signing to mark the expansion of Building Construction Technology training at the college. The project, supported by a $1 million…
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Firsthand memories of 9/11 from Ground Zero
September 10, 2026
Sermon delivered 15 years ago to the Main Street United Methodist Church in Columbia, S.C. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. EDITORIAL NOTE: TODAY marks the 25th anniversary the attacks of…
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Prestigious artist Bob Trotman to speak at Columbia Museum of Art – Sept 24
September 10, 2026
Hear from prestigious North Carolina artist September 24 The Columbia Museum of Art presents a special artist talk(opens in new tab) from renowned North Carolina artist Bob Trotman, whose work is on…
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1×1 Design receives People’s Choice Award for Ember
September 10, 2026
1×1 Design announced that Ember has received the 2026 People’s Choice Award in the Retail | Restaurant Design category. Presented as part of the AIA South Carolina Design Awards program…
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Terracon promotes Barnabas Bwambale to senior associate
September 10, 2026
Terracon, a national consulting engineering firm has promoted Barnabas Bwambale, Ph.D., P.E., to senior associate. He works in the firm’s Columbia office, 521 Clemson Rd. Bwambale serves as a senior…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes four associates across South Carolina
September 10, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that four associates have joined the firm across three HSB offices. These attorneys will strengthen the firm’s litigation, construction and family law practices. “We are excited…
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Main Street District unveils lighting revitalization project
September 10, 2026
The Boyd Foundation implements new lighting that adds character and enhances safety downtown. The Boyd Foundation, the Main Street District, and the City of Columbia unveiled a new lighting project…
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Trinity Partners completes sale of office building in Columbia
September 10, 2026
Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of 1717 St. Julian Place(opens in new tab). The free-standing office building is approximately 3,760 square feet and is located in Middleburg Business Park…
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Registration open for Annual Training 2026: strategies, solutions, and inspiration for South Carolina’s changemakers
September 9, 2026
What does it take to create meaningful impact in today’s rapidly changing environment? That question will be at the center of the Protech Annual Training 2026, Presented by Ritedose and…
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The Deadly Silo
September 9, 2026
By Tom Poland I’ve always looked at silos with wonderment. Silos fill me with a sense of mystery. Just how do they work? Then I began to notice nearly all…
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Flock and Rally marks 15 years with national honors, team growth
September 9, 2026
Columbia-based integrated marketing and communications agency marks milestone year with statewide and national recognition, individual honors and new hires Flock and Rally, a women-owned and women-led integrated marketing and communications…
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After-hours art event Overdue celebrates 10 years at Richland Library
September 9, 2026September 18 event marks a decade since Studio Services opened at Richland Library Main Richland Library Main will come alive after hours with art, music, and hands-on creativity on Friday,…
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Joseph F. Rice, prominent attorney and longtime USC benefactor, dies at 72
September 9, 2026
Joseph F. “Joe” Rice, a nationally known attorney, University of South Carolina alumnus and philanthropist whose name graces the university’s law school, died Sept. 3. He was 72. University of…
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Shutt named a Lawyer of the Year in Best Lawyers
September 8, 2026
Nekki Shutt has earned her seventh Lawyer of the Year designation in Best Lawyers in America®, this time winning the honor for her work in Employment Law – Individuals for…
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2 Morton & Gettys attorneys included in latest edition of SC Legal Elite
September 8, 2026
Elizabeth Smith Owen and Joe’Terrious Neal of Morton & Gettys are honored in the 2026 edition of South Carolina Legal Elite, an annual publication that recognizes distinguished attorneys across the…
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10 attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel honored in Best Lawyers
September 8, 2026
Ten attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in the just-released 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and its companion guide, Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch. The list…
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Jordan Edmisten promoted to Business Development Manager
September 8, 2026
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that Jordan Edmisten has been named Business Development Manager. She joined the Business Development team in 2023 and previously served as Business Development Specialist.…
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SC Optometric Physicians elect 2026-2027 board of directors
September 8, 2026The South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA) elected their new board of directors at the Association’s 119th Annual Meeting, held August 20–22, 2026, at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort…
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Remembering Ranger School and the difference it has made throughout life
September 8, 2026
By Bill Connor Labor Day weekend held special significance for me. September 3 was the 35th anniversary of my Ranger School graduation. The significance comes because it was a defining…
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SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation awarded $50,000 grant to expand statewide STEM programs for Third Consecutive Year
September 8, 2026
The SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation (GSSMF) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC), through its philanthropic arm, Power:Ed. This marks…
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BEHKO enters Columbia market with new Lexington County warehouse project
September 8, 2026
Charleston-based design-build firm partners with Magnus Development Partners on 57,750-square-foot industrial project inside Lexington County Industrial Park Charleston-based design-build firm BEHKO is entering the Columbia industrial market. Magnus Development Partners…
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Balazs Events named a Top Three Columbia Wedding Planner
September 8, 2026
Balazs Events has been recognized as one of the Top Three Wedding Planners in Columbia, South Carolina, by Three Best Rated for the fourth consecutive year. Three Best Rated evaluates…
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Huntington Disease Society of American announces South Carolina Education Day set for October 10th in West Columbia
September 7, 2026
The South Carolina Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America(opens in new tab) (HDSA) will hold its annual Education Day on Saturday, October 10, 2026, offering a vital day…
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Help clear South Carolina’s waterways: A call for visionary donors
September 7, 2026
South Carolina’s coastal waters and pristine marshlands face a critical challenge: accumulating marine debris and heavy wreckage that threaten local ecosystems and wildlife. While community volunteer efforts make a meaningful…
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Mark your calendars for maritime fun as community preps for 37th Annual Wooden Boat Show
September 7, 2026
As the calendar flips to September, the hope for cooler temperatures and continued outdoor fun prevails in our historic port city. It’s also a reminder that Georgetown’s premier event, the…
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Alumni Hall brings Gamecock fans the ultimate shopping destination in the BullStreet District on Sept. 4
September 3, 2026
Regional retailer opens store dedicated to delivering licensed USC apparel, accessories and gifts for the Gamecock fanbase. Alumni(opens in new tab) Hall(opens in new tab), a South Carolina Gamecock shopping destination,…
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Clarendon County nonprofit receives $30,000 grant from Power:Ed to support virtual reality career exploration for youth and adults
September 3, 2026
BRAVO Education Foundation of Clarendon County (BRAVO), has been awarded a $30,000 grant from SC Student Loan Corporation through its philanthropy, Power:Ed, to launch “Empowering Clarendon”, a program that integrates…
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From Priscilla Presley to Soul Asylum: Harbison Theatre brings big names to an intimate stage
September 3, 2026
Priscilla Presley. Temple Grandin. Soul Asylum. Donnell Rawlings. Wheel of Fortune Live. The Peking Acrobats. And members of the cast of The Sopranos. This year, audiences can experience them all…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2026 Angel Charities
September 3, 2026
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel Awards. Each year, the Secretary of State honors several…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Anya Bryant of Jackson Creek Elementary as Educator of the Month
September 3, 2026
Richland Two educator helps students lay the groundwork for a successful future South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Anya Bryant of Richland Two School District’s Jackson Creek Elementary School…
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Advanced energy technology, natural resource protection, and economic revitalization
September 3, 2026
From a conservation perspective, energy density merits greater attention within environmental policy analysis By Thomas S. Mullikin Conservation policy has traditionally framed economic development and environmental protection as competing objectives,…
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Pursue that which is most important today
September 2, 2026
(opens in new tab) By Jeff Becraft Now, I am not a scientist, and I have never done any study on flies. And I have no desire to even…
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Twin Rivers Captial announces sale of McDonald’s Ground Lease in Columbia, SC
September 2, 2026
Charleston, SC -based real estate development company, Twin Rivers Capital, recently completed the sale of a McDonald’s Ground Lease located at 117 Bunch Lane in Hopkins, SC in the Columbia,…
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Central SC Alliance names Ryan D’Aurelio as Research Manager
September 2, 2026
Central SC Alliance (CSCA) has announced the hiring of Ryan D’Aurelio as its new Research Manager, strengthening the organization’s ability to leverage data and market intelligence to support business recruitment,…
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American Heart Association equips new parents with lifesaving skills, advances maternal and infant health
September 2, 2026
Lexington Medical Center receives Infant CPR Anytime® Kits to help protect new families American Heart Association equips new parents with lifesaving skills, advances maternal and infant health Every parent hopes…
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Denmark Tech, Morris College partnership creates new pathways to bachelor’s degrees
September 2, 2026
Denmark Technical College and Morris College have entered into an academic articulation agreement designed to make it easier for students to transfer credits, build on credentials they’ve earned and continue…
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Columbia Chamber names Knowledge Perk Small Business of the Year
September 2, 2026
Winner announced at September Gather & Grow event. The Columbia Chamber announced Knowledge Perk as the Small Business of the Year Award winner. The Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored…
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Historic Columbia’s upcoming programs & events
September 2, 2026
Birdwatching in the Gardens Thursday, September 10 and 24 | 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion | 1615 Blanding Street Keep your eye to the sky and join Historic…
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SC Commerce announces new general counsel
September 2, 2026
Patrick Turner to oversee agency’s legal division The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced that Patrick Turner has joined the agency as general counsel. Turner will oversee…
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Cayce Assistant Principal represents South Carolina this week in Mrs. American event
September 2, 2026
Cayce Elementary Assistant Principal Dr. Ashley Caulder will take the national stage this week, representing South Carolina as Mrs. South Carolina American in the Mrs. American competition. For Dr. Caulder,…
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Public comment period for FY2025 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report for City of Columbia
September 2, 2026
The City of Columbia Community Development Department is announcing a public comment period for the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER). The public comment period…
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THRIVE Laurens County to host community Data Walk exploring health priorities across the county – Sept. 30
September 2, 2026
LAURENS, S.C. – THRIVE Laurens County will host a community Data Walk on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., inviting residents, community leaders, health partners and…
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Jackson Station Rhythm & Blues Club
September 2, 2026
By Tom Poland October 1977—April 1990 Where The Music Died Now and then a kind of gravity draws me to an old building. I’m driving south on SC Highway 25…
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Blink Book Review: “Woe Is I” by Patricia O’Conner”
September 2, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell I’ve been working my way through some new and not-so-new favorite writing books this summer. One I’ve revisited is the latest edition of Patricia T.…
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State Museum marks 25 years since 9/11 with new exhibition
September 1, 2026
“South Carolina Remembers 9/11: 25 Years Later” explores the State’s response to tragedy and a 159-year-old promise to New York As the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of…
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USC welcomes new and returning students to Columbia
September 1, 2026
The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus is welcoming thousands of new college students from across South Carolina, the nation and the world. With an increase of overall enrollment, now…
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Carolina Wildlife Garden officially opens at the South Carolina State Museum
September 1, 2026The garden, a Riley Institute DLI Midlands Spring 2026 Class cohort collaboration, provides the community an opportunity to learn more about South Carolina’s natural and cultural history. A Carolina Wildlife…
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Christ City of Refuge is helping South Carolinians start again
September 1, 2026
For someone trying to rebuild their life after homelessness, addiction, or incarceration, a second chance can depend on things many of us take for granted. A safe place to sleep.…
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Columbia, South Carolina recognized as hub of strength and power sports
September 1, 2026Athletic performances measured by UK-based strength-level calculator By Christopher David Carter Powerlifters and amateur athletes are increasingly measuring strength gains by the worldwide strength-level calculator now-often utilized by fitness instructors…
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