City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals | Thursday, November 6, 2025
November 3, 2025
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, 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…
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Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower Celebrates and Supports Local Families
November 3, 2025
The spirit of community and compassion filled Westminster Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 1, as the Upstate Pregnancy Center and Select Health of South Carolina (First Choice) hosted the Bundles…
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Big South Tournament: Presbyterian Earns No. 3 Seed, Faces Radford at Home Wednesday Night
November 3, 2025
The Presbyterian Blue Hose men’s soccer team, which is the third seed in the Big South Tournament, will host the sixth seed Radford Highlanders at Martin Stadium in the quarterfinals…
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Celebrating 60 of South Carolina’s most influential military leaders
November 2, 2025By MidlandsBiz South Carolina is a military state: Home to Fort Jackson, the largest U.S. Army basic training facility in the nation; Parris Island, one of only two Marine Corps…
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Clinton Girls Tennis Advances to Upper State Championship
November 2, 2025
The Clinton High School Girls Tennis Team continued their winning streak with a commanding 5–1 victory over Chesnee High School on Friday, October 31, 2025. The Lady Red Devils once…
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Learn more about the little-known Rohna tragedy of World War II
November 2, 2025
You’ve heard about Pearl Harbor, where 2,403 American servicemen – including 1,177 aboard the USS Arizona alone – perished on Dec. 7, 1941. You may even have heard of Exercise…
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Michelin North America, Inc. recognized for $15,000 donation to the Lexington One Educational Foundation
November 2, 2025During the Lexington County School District One School Board meeting that was held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Michelin North America, Inc. was recognized for its generous annual contribution of…
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Local retirement and wealth manager makes her literary debut with “No One Owes You Anything: How to Look Out for Yourself in Retirement”
November 2, 2025
Local retirement and wealth management professional Rebecca Kincaid is stepping beyond the world of finance to share her wisdom in a bold new way. With the release of her debut…
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American Legion Post 25 Earns Department of South Carolina Children & Youth Award
November 2, 2025
American Legion Post 25 of Laurens has been honored with the Children & Youth Award at the American Legion Department of South Carolina State Convention, in recognition of the post’s…
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Get Your Garden Ready: November Yard and Garden Tips from Clemson Extension
November 2, 2025
As autumn settles into Laurens County, November is an important month for gardeners to prepare their lawns, flower beds, and vegetable gardens for the cooler season ahead. Clemson University Cooperative…
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Revving Back Up: Laurens Electric’s Annual Motorcycle Run Rides Nov. 15
November 1, 2025
On Saturday, November 15, Laurens Electric Cooperative will host its 2025 Annual Motorcycle Run. After a 5-year hiatus, the co-op is excited partner again with the community to raise charitable…
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LDHS Student Bellinda Diaz Wins 2025–26 STEAM on the Square Logo Contest
November 1, 2025
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Superintendent Dr. Jody Penland recognized Bellinda Diaz at the October 27, 2025, School Board Meeting, for winning the LCSD 55 Science, Technology, Engineering,…
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Watch the Laurens Christmas Parade from the Best Seat in Town!
November 1, 2025
Get ready to experience the magic of the Laurens Christmas Parade like never before! The Laurens County Museum is offering one lucky winner the chance to watch the parade from…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation gives five Community Innovation Grants to support individuals with disabilities
November 1, 2025
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, recently awarded five Community Innovations Grants to Upstate non-profits. The…
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Dr. Tom Mullikin receives USC Alumni Association’s highest award
November 1, 2025SCDNR Director’s life’s work said to “bear witness to why” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Less than two days after Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the South Carolina Department of…
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Governor, dignitaries celebrate largest conservation easement in SC history
October 31, 2025
A coalition of 17 public, private and non-profit conservation organizations celebrated the announcement of the largest conservation easement in state history Wednesday on the banks of the Black River in…
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Goodwill joins with Greenville Technical College to Support Students
October 30, 2025
Greenville Technical College and Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands SC partnered to impact student success on October 17, 2025. The college held a drive-through donation event, collecting clothing and household goods…
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New quilt exhibition at Upcountry History Museum showcases storytelling of holiday classic in cloth
October 30, 2025
Quilts and holidays are a perfect blend, and the Upcountry History Museum’s newest exhibition, “Sue Reich’s The Quilter’s Night Before Christmas,” will take visitors on a familiar yet unique journey…
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Carolina Handling offers lean consulting to customers
October 30, 2025
Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s central time zone, is taking its proven internal process improvement expertise to…
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Truliant names Selof Lead Market Development Officer in Upstate South Carolina
October 30, 2025
Truliant, a top 100 U.S. credit union, announced the promotion of Julie Selof to Lead Market Development Officer for Upstate South Carolina. She joined Truliant as a Truliant at Work…
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Living out of vision
October 30, 2025
By Jeff Becraft As I mentioned last time, Adam and I at Our Place of Hope were working on the flowers (getting rid of the good to make room…
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Wingard’s Market releases details on Jingle Bell Bash and Christmastime festivities
October 30, 2025
Wingard’s Market, one of the top 100 Garden Center’s in the country that is located in the heart of Lexington, announced the details of their Jingle Bell Bash! The weekend-long…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Industrial Market Q3 2025
October 30, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Greenville-Spartanburg dominates activity as new growth markets emerge Market Highlights Surging growth in Greenville-Spartanburg, bolstered by relative affordability, strong logistics connectivity and rapid workforce…
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SCETV Safe Space returns to explore emotional intelligence in new episode “Triggered: Understanding the Roots of Anger,” premiering Oct. 30
October 30, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announces the premiere of the latest episode of SCETV Safe Space, the award-winning program focused on youth mental health. The new episode, titled “Triggered:…
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Sheriff Leon Lott and RCSD employees gather for photograph in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 30, 2025Photograph becomes “Photo of the Week” in top national publication By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott (on the far right wearing a pink shirt with sheriff’s stars on…
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Freshfields Village celebrates the season with festive events and family fun
October 30, 2025
Embrace the holidays and enjoy favorite traditions with a Thanksgiving farmers market, outdoor movies, letters to Santa and more Freshfields Village, the premier shopping and dining destination 30 minutes from…
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Where Business Meets Inspiration: Kay Self Joins Lander as Executive-in-Residence
October 30, 2025
When it comes to building businesses and communities, Kay Self knows what it takes to make ideas thrive. A Greenwood business leader and advocate for regional economic growth, Self has…
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Where Business Meets Inspiration: Kay Self Joins Lander as Executive-in-Residence
October 30, 2025
When it comes to building businesses and communities, Kay Self knows what it takes to make ideas thrive. A Greenwood business leader and advocate for regional economic growth, Self has…
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South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health hosts education session on opioid use disorder and overdose deaths in the Upstate
October 30, 2025
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care, held its fourth and final…
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CIU Doctor of Business Administration ranked #3 in nation by Forbes
October 30, 2025
Forbes Advisor Education ranks Columbia International University’s online Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.), as one of the best in the nation for 2025, ranking it at #3. A Doctor of…
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Educational Foundation’s 2025-26 Bucks for Books Grant awards impacts all kindergarten-2nd graders in Lexington District One
October 30, 2025
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation Board of Directors recently awarded a $27,654.59 Bucks for Books Grant to Lexington County School District One for the 2025-26 school year.…
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Share the warmth in your hometown this November
October 30, 2025
The Mast General Store welcomes Columbia Sportswear’s partnership for this year’s Share the Warmth campaign. Clean, gently worn jackets, coats, and fleeces can be dropped off at the Mast Store…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis reports $1.7 billion in earnings from South Carolina investments
October 30, 2025
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that the State Treasurer’s Office investments generated $1.7 billion in earnings over the past year, delivering direct support for schools, roads, public safety, and…
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College of Charleston builds new Center for Intentionality
October 30, 2025
At the College of Charleston, intentionality has become more than a course on living better and is changing the way students approach their lives. The growing movement took a major…
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Second highest sale in Mount Pleasant: 202 Bank Street closes for $14 million
October 30, 2025
The Cassina Group announced the landmark sale of 202 Bank Street in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, which closed on October 23, 2025, for 14 Million Dollars. This transaction represents the…
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Storing the treasures of history – thousands of them
October 30, 2025
Most people have problems storing all the stuff they’ve collected over the years – unless they’re the types who are able to ruthlessly throw most of it away. But your…
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CAE continues community engagement by hosting second Soar With US small business event
October 30, 2025
Following the success of its first community engagement event in September, which drew over 70 registrants, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced the second installment of its outreach initiative, Soar With…
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Town to start Mitchelville Road paving project the week of Nov. 3
October 30, 2025
Starting the week of Nov. 3, the Town of Hilton Head Island will begin a paving project on a portion of Mitchelville Road within the Baygall Historic Neighborhood. Construction activities…
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Hilton Head Island 2025 Lantern Parade
October 30, 2025
Get ready for volumes of light celebrating history, beauty and community spirit With an array of spectacular illuminated creations floating through the air, Hilton Head Island’s night sky and Coligny…
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Southeastern Freight Lines named 2025 top company for women to work in transportation
October 30, 2025
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized as a 2025 Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation by Redefining the Road, the…
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Charleston County to hold pre-construction community meeting for Fort Johnson Road intersection improvement projects
October 30, 2025
The Fort Johnson Road Intersection Improvement Project team will hold a community meeting on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m. at James Island Town Hall, located at…
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Charleston County School District Board of Trustees nears completion of Superintendent evaluation
October 30, 2025
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees has completed the individual evaluation process for Superintendent Anita Huggins. Evaluations were submitted in sealed, anonymous envelopes at the conclusion of…
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Congratulations to the H.E.A.R.T. award winners
October 30, 2025
The 2025 H.E.A.R.T. Awards, honoring the outstanding individuals and organizations who exemplify Hospitality, Excellence, Achievement, Respect, and Teamwork across the Upstate’s hospitality industry have been announced. Join them on Monday,…
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SC Ports CEO Mallace details growth plan in first State of the Port address
October 30, 2025
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace detailed his pledge for aggressive growth to a room of 1,100 port customers and stakeholders during his first State of the Port…
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South Carolina State Museum commissions acclaimed Gullah artist Corey Alston to create sweetgrass masterpiece
October 30, 2025
New commissioned work will honor South Carolina’s Gullah Geechee heritage and expand the museum’s folk and traditional art collection. The South Carolina State Museum has commissioned renowned Gullah artist and…
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South Carolina Public Radio to launch new 24/7 HD broadcast radio and streaming music channel
October 30, 2025
South Carolina Public Radio announced plans to launch a new 24/7 high-definition (HD) broadcast radio and streaming music channel, marking an important step in the network’s continued investment in local…
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The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department holds ribbon cutting for new Randall Avenue Park playground equipment
October 30, 2025
The City of Columbia is holding a ribbon cutting on Saturday, November 1 at 10:00 a.m. for the official opening of a new community park and playground facilities on Randall…
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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and the Babcock Center Foundation unveil the 2025 Official City Ornament
October 30, 2025
Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann & Babcock Center Foundation What: Each year, the Mayor of Columbia unveils the Babcock Center Foundation’s “Ornament of Opportunity” and proclaims the ornament the “Official City Ornament”.…
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Sumo Japanese Steakhouse grand re-opening
October 30, 2025
Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City of Columbia Economic Development, Representatives from Sumo Japanese Steakhouse What: The City of Columbia is proud to announce the grand re-opening of Sumo Japanese Steakhouse. Since undergoing…
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Berkeley County Council approves A-Tax funding for local organizations
October 30, 2025
Berkeley County has awarded approximately $143,000 in State Accommodations Tax (A-Tax) funding to 13 different local nonprofits and organizations. At its meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, County Council approved the…
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