Local resident recognized as a Dominion Energy Volunteer of the Year
May 4, 2026
Employee celebrated for over four decades of volunteer fire service A Midlands resident with more than 40 years of service as a first responder has been honored as a 2026…
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Megan Lawson joins Colliers | South Carolina as Market Analyst
May 4, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina has announced that Megan Lawson has joined its team as a Market Analyst in the Columbia office. Lawson will focus on South Carolina market data and…
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Mashburn Construction recognized for National Construction Safety Excellence
May 4, 2026
As Mashburn Construction celebrates 50 years of building lasting partnerships and delivering exceptional experiences, the company is proud to announce it has been recognized with a 2026 AGC Construction Safety…
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Together SC announces Heather Singleton as first Peer Network Manager
May 4, 2026
Together SC announced the hiring of Heather Singleton as its first-ever Peer Network Manager, a newly created role designed to strengthen and expand the organization’s statewide peer learning and connection…
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SCRLA calls for thoughtful approach to hemp-derived THC products in South Carolina
May 4, 2026
The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) is urging members of the South Carolina General Assembly, particularly those serving on the conference committee for H. 3924, to take a…
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USC names McCausland Chair in Civic Engagement to direct civic leadership center
May 4, 2026
The University of South Carolina has named Christopher Tollefsen as the Peter McCausland Chair in Civic Engagement and the executive director of the Center for American Civic Leadership and Public…
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Griffin Humphries founders again recognized in “Super Lawyers”
May 3, 2026
Griffin Humphries founding members Jim Griffin and Badge Humphries are included in the 2026 update of “Super Lawyers,” a peer-reviewed directory of the nation’s leading attorneys . Both have been…
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City of Columbia to begin structural repairs at Sumter Street Parking Deck on Monday, June 1, 2026
May 3, 2026
Phase 1 of Capital Improvement Plan to Enhance City-Owned Parking Decks The City of Columbia will begin structural repairs at the Sumter Street Parking Deck, located at 1400 Sumter Street,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis honors 23 graduates of SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
May 1, 2026
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized the most recent graduates of the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program, an innovative multi-year program designed to increase the number of teachers incorporating…
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Dr. Jennifer Logan appointed as Peer Reviewer for the prestigious English Journal
May 1, 2026
In a significant move to advance nationwide literacy education, Dr. Jennifer Logan has been selected to serve as a Peer Reviewer for the highly esteemed English Journal: A Journal of…
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Midlands Light Opera Society presents Dido and Aeneas May 14- 17
May 1, 2026
Midlands Light Opera sails to ancient Carthage for Purcell and Tate’s beloved opera Dido and Aeneas May 14 -17, 2026. Performances will be Thursday and Friday (5/14 and 5/15) evening…
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City of Columbia celebrates National Historic Preservation Month
May 1, 2026May is National Historic Preservation Month and the City’s Preservation staff has several activities planned to commemorate the event. Since its inception by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in…
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Richland County seeks public input on proposed FY2026-2027 budget
May 1, 2026
Richland County welcomes feedback from the public on its operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2026, and ends June 30, 2027. An in-person public hearing…
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11 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 30, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that 11 attorneys have been recognized on the 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers list, a prominent legal ranking published annually by Thomson Reuters. This year’s…
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Barnes Alford attorneys recognized in 2026 edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers”
April 30, 2026
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Emily Collins Brown, Jeffrey D. Hopkins, Joshua G. Hill,…
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Dominion Energy to begin performing tree trimming activities as scheduled for 2026
April 30, 2026
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2026 celebrates completion of Cola Town Bike Collective project with ceremony during National Bike Month
April 30, 2026
More than 1,000 service hours invested to expand access, improve facilities, and elevate community impact The Leadership Columbia Class of 2026, a program of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, will…
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Inland Port Greer is proven model for short haul intermodal
April 30, 2026
South Carolina Ports’ Inland Port Greer offers shippers established intermodal connectivity to key population centers in the U.S. Southeast, with direct access to the Port of Charleston. In 2025, Greer…
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A. Johnston Cox elevated to president of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
April 30, 2026
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that A. Johnston Cox, has been named President of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA). Practicing in GWB’s Columbia, South Carolina office, Cox has…
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South Carolina Philharmonic announces 2026–2027 season: Find Your Sound
April 30, 2026
The South Carolina Philharmonic announces its 2026–2027 season, Find Your Sound, a compelling lineup of concerts exploring identity, connection, and the power of music to reflect the human experience. The season…
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Largest private donation in GSSM history announced by DeLoach family
April 30, 2026
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) and the GSSM Foundation announce the largest private donation in the school’s history from Harris E. and Louise H. DeLoach.…
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Town of Irmo names Nicholle Burroughs as new deputy administrator
April 30, 2026
The Town of Irmo has named Nicholle Burroughs as its next Deputy Town Administrator. She will begin her new role on May 18, 2026. Burroughs brings more than 17 years of senior-level…
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Real Lizard Earrings
April 29, 2026
By Tom Poland I called it a green lizard. I couldn’t pronounce Anolis carolinensis back then. Heck, I hadn’t even heard of the term. But now something catches me…
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Midlands Technical College and Lexington Health announce new workforce partnership
April 29, 2026
Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Lexington Health are partnering to expand the college’s Radiologic Technology and Surgical Technology programs. The organizations announced the workforce development collaboration on April 29, 2026,…
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Trustus Theatre announces Kelsey Mesa as incoming Executive Artistic Director
April 29, 2026
Trustus Theatre announced the appointment of Kelsey Mesa as its next Executive Artistic Director. A dynamic leader, director, and educator, Mesa brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2025 Top Producers & Walter M. Keenan Award recipient
April 29, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2025, presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration held at the Columbia Sailing Club on April 23,…
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The Moore School widens its reach with LifeLong Learning
April 29, 2026
Do you know everything you need to know in today’s business environment? Of course not. None of us knows everything. But at the Darla Moore School of Business at the…
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SC Launch Inc. celebrates investment in SafeMedWaste
April 29, 2026
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has announced a $400,000 investment in SafeMedWaste. The Johns Island-based startup created a better way to dispose of…
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Bailey joins Morton & Gettys
April 29, 2026
A South Carolina native and lifelong resident of the Palmetto State, JD Bailey has joined Morton & Gettys as its newest associate. His practice includes commercial real estate, land use…
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Lander, Trident Technical College agreement creates pathway for paralegal studies
April 29, 2026
Lander University and Trident Technical College (TTC) have announced a new transfer partnership for students who are looking to advance their education in paralegal studies. The articulation agreement will allow…
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Vision 2030: Free, accessible eyecare for adults statewide
April 29, 2026
ABVI, Lions Vision Services, and Servants for Sight partner to deliver prevention, correction, and rehabilitation across South Carolina Three South Carolina nonprofits have united through Vision 2030, a statewide initiative…
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17 Turner Padget attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers
April 29, 2026
Turner Padget announces that 17 of its attorneys have been honored as South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2026. The full list is available at superlawyers.com. The Turner Padget honorees were recognized in…
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South Carolina Office of Mental Health launches “Your Brain Is A Jerk” campaign ahead of Mental Health Month
April 29, 2026
In response to rising mental health challenges among young people, the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Mental Health, in partnership with iHeartMedia and Chernoff Newman,…
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Balancing Growth and God’s Country
April 29, 2026
South Carolina’s Defining Challenge By Tom Mullikin Recent News reported that “South Carolina is officially the fastest-growing state in the nation, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census…
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Kids Summer Movie Series returns to The Nick for its third year with eight weeks of handpicked classics and a toy drive
April 29, 2026
The Nickelodeon Theater announced Camp Cinema, the theme of its third annual Kids Summer Movie Series, running June 3 through July 25. Every Wednesday and Saturday morning, families are invited…
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Nearly 500,000 pounds of trash removed statewide during PalmettoPride’s SC Sweep
April 28, 2026
In only its second year, the SC Sweep expanded into a growing statewide movement, tripling litter removal totals and engaging volunteers in every South Carolina county. In just a few…
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The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is offering expedited collection services for summer move out piles
April 28, 2026
The Solid Waste Division will once again focus on expedited trash collection for move outs, specifically. Solid Waste experiences large increases in bulk item collection during the spring and summer…
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Konnichiwa restaurant coming to Cardinal Crossing in Forest Acres
April 28, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette represented the landlord, The Beach Company, in the lease of ±5,807 square feet of retail space at Cardinal Crossing…
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Governor McMaster honored with inaugural Palmetto Conservation Leadership Award
April 28, 2026
South Carolina Land Trust Network recognizes decades of leadership protecting the state’s natural and historic resources The South Carolina Land Trust Network (SCLTN) presented Governor Henry McMaster with the inaugural Palmetto Conservation Leadership Award,…
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Rent Midlands acquires property management portfolio of The Horton Co.
April 28, 2026
Strategic Acquisition Strengthens Presence in the Columbia Market Rent Midlands announced it has acquired the property management portfolio of The Horton Co., effective March 1, 2026. The transaction includes The…
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Five schools named Palmetto’s Finest
April 28, 2026
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators honors schools across the state. Five schools have been named 2026 Palmetto’s Finest Schools. They are: Carver Elementary Magnet School, Florence School District…
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SC Housing’s Palmetto Heroes program closes for ’26, registering 272 home loans
April 28, 2026
SC Housing’s highly anticipated 2026 Palmetto Heroes homebuyer program officially closed earlier this month after another record-breaking campaign. The 2026 edition of the program began March 16 and closed April…
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School District Five names 2026–2027 finalists for Teacher of the Year
April 28, 2026
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named finalists for its 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year award. The finalists are: Anna Maria Hinson, a Spring Hill High School English teacher; Kathryn Meetze,…
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School District Five superintendent named SC/NSPRA Administrator of the Year
April 28, 2026
Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. was surprised April 20 at the School District Five School Board meeting with the prestigious South Carolina National School Public…
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Grant named Lexington One’s new executive director of operations
April 28, 2026
At its April 21, 2026, meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of Robert Grant as the district’s new executive director of operations, effective…
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SC State Parks host $15 kayaking 101 classes to launch National Safe Boating Week
April 28, 2026
Aiken, Black River, and Chester State Parks will host Kayaking 101 on May 16 South Carolina State Parks and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are partnering with the South Carolina…
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EPI Center spotlighted by Apprenticeship Carolina
April 28, 2026
The EPIC Apprenticeship program gains statewide recognition as a premier workforce solution for South Carolina’s teacher shortage. The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI Center) announces that…
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Columbia Fashion Week presents the 6th annual COLAFW Met Gala: where fashion becomes art
April 28, 2026
Columbia Fashion Week announces the return of its most anticipated signature event, the 6th Annual COLAFW Met Gala, taking place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Columbia Museum of…
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SCRA launches investments in innovation hubs to drive tech ecosystem growth across South Carolina
April 27, 2026
The South Carolina Research Authority today announced the launch of a statewide network of Innovation Hubs designed to accelerate investment and strengthen South Carolina’s emerging technology ecosystems in key regions across…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announces STEM Expo 2026
April 27, 2026
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands (GSSC‑MM) announced STEM Expo 2026, the council’s largest STEM celebration of the year, taking place at The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park…
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