City of Columbia celebrates WhizWorld’s grand opening and ribbon cutting – Sept 2
September 1, 2026
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the ribbon cutting of WhizWorld Kids Academy(opens in new tab) on Wednesday, September 2 at 11:00 a.m. at 903 Elmwood…
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Two Richland One high schools ranked among ‘Best High Schools’ by U.S. News & World Report
September 1, 2026
Two Richland One high schools have been named among the “Best High Schools” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 ranking. Dreher High School(opens in…
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LawyerLisa recognized in the 33rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
August 31, 2026
Managing Attorney, Lisa Hostetler Brown, has been recognized by her peers in the 33rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for 2027 for her exceptional work in Elder Law.…
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City of Columbia invites the community to join the conversation: Beyond the Bridge — A Solution to Homelessness
August 31, 2026
The City of Columbia is calling on communities across South Carolina to come together for a powerful conversation about homelessness, solutions, and the shared responsibility to ensure every person has…
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FEMA announces more than $52 million for South Carolina recovery
August 31, 2026
FEMA announced more than $52 million in funding for 29 recovery and mitigation projects to help South Carolina communities recover from Hurricane Helene and other disasters. This funding is part…
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City of Columbia’s semiannual Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts
August 31, 2026
Twice a year, the City of Columbia seeks out volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts within the City’s limits. By counting pedestrians and people riding bicycles,…
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Thursday, September 3, 2026
August 31, 2026
On Thursday, September 3, 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 public and/or…
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Newberry College celebrates opening of Wolves Village, renovated library
August 28, 2026
Newberry College celebrated two investments in the student experience Wednesday with ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Wolves Village and Wessels Library. The celebrations brought together College leaders, students, and community partners to…
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Jumping into the action
August 28, 2026
(opens in new tab) By Jeff Becraft Years ago, I was on a week-long camp with a children’s home. Halfway through the week on Wednesday, the leader of the…
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Whitt Cline receives prestigious Golden Acorn Award from Trees SC
August 27, 2026
Trees SC(opens in new tab) has officially recognized Whitt Cline, retired Public Works Director for the Town of Irmo(opens in new tab), with the 2026 Golden Acorn Award during the Fall South…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation names 2026–27 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellows
August 27, 2026
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation announced Afnan Hakami and Kimberly Jones as the 2026-27 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellows. Each fellow will complete a semester-long project supporting the work of…
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W.A. Perry Middle named Nationally Certified Demonstration magnet school
August 27, 2026W.A. Perry Middle School has been named a 2026 Nationally Certified Demonstration School by Magnet Schools of America, the organization’s top recognition for magnet schools nationwide. W.A. Perry was one…
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Harvest Hope names Sy Hughes as CEO
August 27, 2026
The Harvest Hope Food Bank Board of Directors announced today that Sy Hughes has been named Chief Executive Officer, following his service as Interim CEO since January 2026. Hughes joined…
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Robert Browning, M.D. performs first arthroscopic cartilage transplant in the Midlands of South Carolina
August 27, 2026
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery announced that Dr. Robert Browning performed the first arthroscopic cartilage transplant in the Midlands on August 17, 2026. Cartilage restoration or transplant procedures, including MACI (Matrix…
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SIOS Technology named among the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the seventh consecutive year
August 27, 2026
Company recognized in the small employer category for creating an exceptional workplace experience SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, announced…
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Town of Irmo announces details of National Night Out 2026
August 27, 2026
The Irmo Police Department, the Town of Irmo, and the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation invite families and community members to join our police officers and Town officials for Irmo’s…
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Treasurer Loftis shatters record with more than $52 million in Unclaimed Property returned
August 27, 2026
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that South Carolina’s Unclaimed Property Program had a record-breaking year, with the State Treasurer’s Office returning more than $52 million in unclaimed property. “This…
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Magnus Development Partners breaks ground at Midway Flex Center
August 27, 2026
Magnus Development Partners has broken ground on a 57,750-square-foot building, Midway Flex Center, at Lexington County Industrial Park near the intersection of I-77 and I-26. The development is expected to…
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Remembering Sacks, Wagons, Indians, & Leather
August 27, 2026
By Tom Poland I visited the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina in Pendleton a few weeks back. If you’re a product of the rural South as I…
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G3 Wealth Advisors announces that Drew Stevens has again been recognized on the 2026 Forbes | SHOOK “Best-in-State” lists
August 26, 2026
G3 Wealth Advisors announced that Drew Stevens has again been recognized on the 2026 Forbes | SHOOK “Best-in-State” lists. Specifically, the “Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list, the “Best-in-State Financial Security Professionals”…
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USC Fragile X Collaborative earns national research award for advancing brain health
August 26, 2026
The University of South Carolina’s Fragile X Collaborative received the 2026 National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) Research Award in recognition of its groundbreaking multidisciplinary research and leadership in advancing the…
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Mathnasium of Lexington celebrates grand opening of new location and next chapter for local families
August 26, 2026
Mathnasium of Lexington recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 930 North Lake Drive in Lexington, bringing families, community members and supporters together to celebrate the center’s…
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Blink Book Review: “The Book Club for Troublesome Women” by Marie Bostwick
August 26, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell After my mom died in April, I started culling through random photos, grocery lists, checkbooks and other memorabilia she had tucked in long forgotten boxes.…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Tyler Hardy as Marketing Coordinator
August 25, 2026
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has hired Tyler Hardy as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, Hardy supports business development and marketing efforts company-wide – from proposals and presentations,…
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intelliSystems welcomes Ryan Henry as new technology consultant
August 25, 2026
North Augusta native and USC Aiken graduate joins intelliSystems to help businesses across Georgia and South Carolina make technology a stronger part of their growth strategy intelliSystems, a leading provider…
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South Carolina leaders to address state’s mental health challenges at NAMI South Carolina State Mental Health Conference
August 25, 2026
As South Carolina continues to face significant challenges in access to mental health care, state legislators, community leaders and national mental health advocates will gather in Columbia next week to…
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Stockings for US veteran seniors
August 25, 2026
This December, The Salvation Army of the Midlands is hand-packing a Christmas stocking care package for every resident of the South Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home in Richland County. These…
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LRADAC and Taylor Watford Foundation invite community to honor lives lost during “Release Stigma, Spread Hope” in honor of National Overdose Awareness Day
August 25, 2026
On Sunday, August 30, LRADAC and the Taylor Watford Foundation invite the community to come together for Release Stigma, Spread Hope, a special National Overdose Awareness Day event dedicated to…
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South Carolina Bankers Association supports launch of industry-owned blockchain network
August 25, 2026
Banks of all sizes to be able to safely offer modern payments services, preserving local lending in communities across the country Today, 38 state bankers associations announced the formation of…
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Jean Cecil Hudak named Columbia Chamber President and CEO
August 25, 2026
Jean Cecil Hudak has been named President and CEO of the Columbia Chamber, beginning her service late September. She succeeds Carl Blackstone, who served in the role since 2014. Hudak…
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Kaitlin Gasner joins Robinson Gray as Associate
August 25, 2026
Attorney Kaitlin Gasner has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Her practice at the firm will focus on Workers’ Compensation defense. Kaitlin earned her Juris Doctor from the…
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Midlands couple donates new and gently used clothes to Columbia-area women’s shelters
August 25, 2026Courtney and Austin Cable reach out through the Richland County Sheriff’s Department By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Midlands-area women’s shelters became the unexpected beneficiaries of eight large bags (and two…
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Come From Away at Town Theatre – Aug 28 – Sept 13
August 24, 2026
Even in the darkest moments, people have an extraordinary capacity for kindness. On September 11, 2001, U.S. airspace was closed, leaving thousands of passengers on 38 planes unexpectedly grounded in…
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Allison Sullivan named a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in its 2027 edition
August 24, 2026
Bluestein Attorneys partner Allison Sullivan is being honored as 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Columbia by Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants.…
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Five Bluestein Attorneys honored by Best Lawyers in 2027 edition
August 24, 2026
Best Lawyers in America® has again named four Bluestein Attorneys to its 2027 Best Lawyers list for Columbia, and another to its “Ones to Watch” list. Partner Allison Sullivan earned…
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Three Griffin Humphries attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2027 edition
August 24, 2026
Three attorneys at Griffin Humphries have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, with all earning recognition for their work as litigators. The…
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Mauldin & Jenkins announces merger with Schmoyer and Company, LLC
August 24, 2026
Mauldin & Jenkins, a national provider of assurance, tax and advisory services, shared that the firm has further expanded its practice within the Greater Columbia area through a merger with…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC hosts 5th Annual Community Health Fair featuring NASCAR driver Joey Gase
August 24, 2026
Free community event held in recognition of National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) hosted its 5th Annual Community Health Fair recently, bringing together residents to…
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Palmetto Railways appoints Tarek “T” Ravenel as president and chief executive officer
August 24, 2026
Palmetto Railways, an enterprise agency of the state of South Carolina and a division of the S.C. Department of Commerce, today announced the appointment of Tarek “T” Ravenel as president and chief…
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Irmo Police announce the addition of two K9 officers: Venom and Andi
August 24, 2026The Irmo Police Department has officially welcomed two new K9 members following their recent swearing-in: K-9 Andi and K-9 Venom were sworn in by Mayor Bill Danielson at a Town…
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Mission Lexington selects Fitts & Goodwin to build new campus
August 24, 2026
Mission Lexington announced the selection of Fitts & Goodwin, Inc. as general contractor and McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture as architect for its highly anticipated new campus on North Lake Drive…
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Salvation Army’s new area commanders visit Sheriff Leon Lott
August 24, 2026Captain Bryan Farrington and Captain Tonya Farrington relieve retired Major Mark Craddock By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Salvation Army of the Midlands’ new area-directors – Captains Bryan…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners welcomes new interior designer
August 24, 2026
Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced Elvira Gutierrez-Larios to the Q+ team as an interior designer. Gutierrez-Larios, a recent graduate of Winthrop University, earned her Bachelor of Design in Interior Design…
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27 nonprofit leaders named to 2026 Carolina Leadership Seminars class
August 24, 2026
Together SC program equips emerging executive directors with practical leadership skills, trusted peer support, and a statewide network to strengthen their organizations and communities. Together SC announced the 27 nonprofit…
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Seven Callison Tighe attorneys honored in 2027 edition of Best Lawyers
August 24, 2026
The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized seven Callison Tighe attorneys in its 2027 edition, based on peer review of their work in Columbia. Here are the seven who were…
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All attorneys at Lewis Babcock honored in 2027 “Best Lawyers in America”
August 24, 2026
Once again, all three partners at Lewis Babcock are included in “The Best Lawyers in America®,” an annual directory of the country’s leading attorneys. The 2027 edition released today includes…
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Lourie Law Firm members honored in 2027 “Best Lawyers in America”
August 24, 2026
Lourie Law Firm members Neal Lourie and Tish Dozier Alleyne are again recognized in “Best Law Firms in America®,” a national peer-reviewed guide to the country’s top attorneys. The 2027…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected to The Best Lawyers in America
August 24, 2026
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, and Matthew G. Gerrald have been…
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Saluda Shoals Riverwalk opens, advancing vision for connected Midlands trail system
August 23, 2026A long-planned vision to create a continuous recreational trail along the Lower Saluda River took a major step forward this week with the opening of the first phase of the…
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Global health event highlights South Carolina’s growing role in life sciences
August 23, 2026U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson recognized by the Shot@Life campaign for his longtime leadership in supporting global polio eradication and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance South Carolina’s growing role in global health…
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