City of Columbia selected to receive additional funding to continue the Youth Climate Action Fund program supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies
March 18, 2025
*Deadline Extended* The City of Columbia has been awarded an additional $100,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies to extend the Youth Climate Action Fund microgrant program for another year. Building on the…
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Mast General Store Passport now available
March 18, 2025
All roads lead to the Mast Store, and now you can document your journey with the Mast Store Passport. Many guests at the Mast Store remark that walking over the…
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Universal Industrial Gases, LLC grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Darlington County
March 18, 2025
Company investing nearly $100 million in new facility Universal Industrial Gases, LLC (UIG) is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Darlington County. The company is investing nearly $100…
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Hitting the ground running
March 18, 2025The state’s new SCDNR Director is leading the way in galvanizing enthusiasm and partnering-participation in cleanup efforts around South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the near-seven weeks since…
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She Loves Me at Town Theatre
March 17, 2025
Dearest Theatre Lovers, With hearts brimming with affection and excitement, we invite you to be swept away by She Loves Me. This enchanting musical, filled with romance, humor and a…
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George Bailey to speak at CREW Midlands Lunch Program about the impact of the Boyd Foundation
March 17, 2025
George Bailey, President of the Boyd Foundation, will be the featured speaker at the CREW Midlands Lunch Program on April 1st, where he will share insights about the foundation’s significant…
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DAV Charitable Service Trust awards a $30,000 grant to Senior Resources to help provide meals to homebound veterans
March 17, 2025
Senior Resources has received a generous grant of $30,000 from DAV Charitable Service Trust to provide nutritional support through Meals on Wheels to veterans in Richland County. This funding will…
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SC Economics hosts Zoo-nomics workshop to bring economics to life for teachers
March 17, 2025
SC Economics successfully hosted Zoo-nomics: Wild Ways to Teach Economics in the Classroom at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The event brought together 34 teachers from…
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Genesis Healthcare named Business of the Year by Greater Darlington Chamber
March 17, 2025
Genesis Healthcare was named 2024 Business of the Year at the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, held on February 27 at the American Legion Post 13. This honor…
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PalmettoPride to host a press conference to celebrate 2025 Art Contest winners and announce its SC Sweep campaign
March 17, 2025
PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, is inviting legislators and members of the media to attend a press conference where the organization will celebrate the winners of the Governor’s Art Contest…
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City of Columbia Community Development Department announces 2025 Community Development Week and 50th Anniversary
March 17, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia Community Development Department WHAT: City of Columbia Community Development department is celebrating fifty years of service and Community Development Week with various activities. WHEN: Monday, April 21, 2025 –…
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SC Chamber to host Spotlight on Agriculture and Forestry event
March 17, 2025
South Carolina’s agribusiness, agriculture, and forestry industries are vital to our state’s economy, with a diverse range of companies from family farms and livestock producers to large food manufacturers. In…
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CAE implements loading zone regulations
March 17, 2025
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has implemented loading zone regulations in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – which states that patrons may only pull up to the curb in front…
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Richland Library introduces new Entrepreneur-in-Residence
March 17, 2025
Meet Donna Davis, Entrepreneur-in-Residence Richland Library introduced Donna Davis as the Spring 2025 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR), bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Davis,…
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DAV Charitable Service Trust awards a $30,000 grant to Senior Resources to help provide meals to homebound veterans
March 17, 2025
Senior Resources has received a generous grant of $30,000 from DAV Charitable Service Trust to provide nutritional support through Meals on Wheels to veterans in Richland County. This funding will…
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City of Columbia announces t-shirt sale in support of the Go Red Campaign
March 17, 2025
The City of Columbia is hosting a t-shirt fundraiser for American Heart Association. With the guidance of City Manager Teresa Wilson, we are proud to join alongside the American Heart…
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Lexington One opens limited school choice for the 2025–26 school year
March 17, 2025
Lexington County School District One will offer some limited school choice opportunities during the 2025–26 school year. This limited school choice option allows Lexington One students to attend schools outside…
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Serve Your County: Apply for positions on volunteer boards, committees
March 17, 2025
Richland County residents can take active roles in their local government by applying to serve on one of several boards, committees and panels. County Council is accepting applications through 5…
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Soda City Market nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
March 17, 2025
Soda City Market, a cornerstone of Columbia’s vibrant community, has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Farmers Market category. Selected by a panel of USA…
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SC Housing helps public servants achieve homeownership with the ‘25 Palmetto Heroes Program
March 17, 2025
SC Housing is turning homeownership dreams into reality for South Carolina’s public service heroes through the 2025 Palmetto Heroes Program, which provides $10,000 in forgivable down payment assistance alongside low,…
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Dining on The Dam 2025 presented by Palmetto Renovations
March 14, 2025
DINING ON THE DAM – A DAM GOOD TIME! Get ready for an unparalleled evening of celebration as the highly anticipated Dining on the Dam returns, bringing together the best…
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Leadership South Carolina announces new executive director
March 14, 2025
Jody Jernigan Named Executive Director of State’s Most Respected Leadership Program Jody Jernigan has been named executive director of Leadership South Carolina, South Carolina’s oldest and most-recognized leadership development program.…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department hosts annual retirees luncheon
March 13, 2025Past and present have been gathering for more than a quarter century By W. Thomas Smith Jr. SHERIFF LEON LOTT AND THE RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (RCSD) hosted the department’s…
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Colliers South Carolina Retail Report: SC retail market stabilizing after rapid gains
March 13, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Initial, though possibly temporary, signs of stability began to appear across South Carolina as new deliveries…
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Higher Ground
March 13, 2025
By Jeff Becraft Years ago, at a camp called SOTO out in the Ozarks of Arkansas, our kids and I were part of that week’s camp and we were…
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The NY Cat & Dog Film Festivals bring heartwarming pet stories to The Nick
March 13, 2025
Get ready for a purr-fectly delightful and tail-waggingly fun day at The Nickelodeon Theater on April 12, as we welcome The NY Cat Film Festival and The NY Dog Film…
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ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. selects Lexington County for first South Carolina operation
March 13, 2025
$70 million investment will create 130 new jobs ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. (ALLTAPE), a manufacturer of adhesive products, announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina…
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Like Being in a Liberace Movie
March 13, 2025
By Tom Poland For thirteen years I jogged a trail running within 60 feet of stolen art hidden in the home of acquaintance Roger Streeter. I had no clue…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points Race, Parade and Festival Road Closures
March 13, 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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St. Pat’s in Five Points returns to Columbia, South Carolina this Saturday, March 15
March 13, 2025
St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns for its 43rd event this Saturday, March 15, from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. in Columbia, S.C. The festivities kick off…
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‘On Patrol: Live’ brings real-time policing to the public eye
March 13, 2025
How the hit TV series benefits the Richland County Sheriff’s Department By W. Thomas Smith Jr. [A version of this article was published in POLICE1, March 11, 2025] SINCE ITS…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s Contemporaries invite you to step “Through the Looking Glass”
March 12, 2025
Prepare to have your perceptions challenged and your imagination ignited! The Contemporaries, an affinity council of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), announced their highly anticipated annual gala, “Through the…
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SC Chamber to host 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium
March 12, 2025
Please join the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for our Fourth Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium, on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Columbia Convention Center. The annual Women’s Leadership Symposium celebrates…
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Denmark Technical College joins national E-Mobility Fellowship Program to advance careers in clean energy
March 12, 2025
Denmark Technical College has joined the E-Mobility Fellowship Program, a nationwide initiative aimed at preparing students for careers in the electric vehicle and clean energy sectors. The partnership with EVHybridNoire,…
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Spectrum and Teamsnap announce expanded sponsorship to triple investment in youth sports Columbia area teams to receive support as part of national expansion
March 12, 2025
Spectrum, one of the nation’s largest broadband connectivity providers, announced a landmark, multi-year agreement to triple its investment in community sports organizations nationwide by partnering with TeamSnap, the #1 youth…
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Downtown strategic plan & guidelines public open houses scheduled for today March 12
March 12, 2025
Mark your calendars – we’re hosting two public open houses on Wednesday, March 12! These drop-in format open houses are a chance to review the draft guidelines, which are a…
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EFP, LLC. expanding Lee County operations
March 12, 2025
$31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs EFP, LLC. (Engineered Foam Packaging) is expanding its operations in Lee County. The company’s $31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs. EFP,…
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Tom Cotter of “America’s Got Talent” comes to Harbison Theatre
March 12, 2025
The first comedian to reach the AGT finals, Cotter performs in Columbia one-night-only, March 21 Tom Cotter, the breakout star from Season 7 of “America’s Got Talent!” (AGT), is set…
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County’s Seed Sanctuary program blooming for spring
March 12, 2025
The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is once again offering warm-season vegetable, herb and wildflower seeds to Richland County residents at no cost through its Seed Sanctuary program.…
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Lexington County Councilman wins Statewide Volunteer Award; Expands Advocacy
March 12, 2025
Councilman Darrell Hudson, recognized for his commitment to seniors and disabled residents in South Carolina’s Midlands region, is advancing advocacy for safety and proper treatment of residents at assisted living…
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City of Columbia announces Teen Enrichment Camp for Summer 2025
March 12, 2025
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is excited to introduce Teen Enrichment Camp for summer 2025—an unforgettable experience designed to inspire, challenge, and engage local teens! This summer,…
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City of Columbia announces 2025 Kid’s Summer Camp registration
March 12, 2025
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced the launch of its annual Kid’s Summer Camp, offering a summer packed with fun, adventure, and opportunities for learning! This exciting…
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Drew Gill wins MLF Bass Pro Tour PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 presented by Strike King on Lake Murray
March 12, 2025
Lake Murray has been good to 22-year-old professional angler, Drew Gill. On Sunday, Gill earned his second Bass Pro Tour (BPT) win in the Championship Round of the PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 Presented…
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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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