S.C. Arts Commission announces eight FY27 fellows, setting record
July 22, 2026
Dedication, ability earn eight #SCArtists $10,000 grants The South Carolina Arts Commission is excited to announce a record number of South Carolina artists representing five artistic disciplines as recipients of…
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Butterfly release will honor and remember those impacted by ovarian cancer
July 22, 2026
The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold its annual butterfly release for ovarian cancer September 17, 2026 at the SC State House to raise awareness of this…
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James Smith to talk about Patriots Point, and about his grandfather’s heroism – Aug. 7
July 22, 2026
On 16 April 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa, USS Laffey – a Sumner-class destroyer – was attacked by a record total of 22 kamikazes. She shot down nine of…
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Saluda native, Nick Riley, named managing partner of Moore Bradley Myers’ Saluda office
July 22, 2026
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) has named Saluda native Nick Riley Managing Partner of the firm’s Saluda office. Having spent his entire childhood and early adult life in Saluda, Riley’s appointment…
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Jake Moore, Sr. named SC Icon Honoree
July 22, 2026
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) founding eenior partner, S. Jahue “Jake” Moore, Sr., has been named one of the 2026 Icon Honors recipients. Icon Honors recognizes South Carolina business leaders for…
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Blink Book Review: Kathryn Stockett’s “The Calamity Club”
July 22, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell It’s hard to know where to start with what I loved most about “The Calamity Club.” I’m finally becoming a historical fiction fan. Books like “The…
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Anne Perrin Flynn awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor with the Order of the Palmetto
July 22, 2026Anne Flynn, chair of the Noble Tree Foundation and immediate past-chair of the Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education (USC Upstate), has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South…
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Red Rock Developments announces third speculative industrial facility at Sandy Run Industrial Park
July 21, 2026
New 519,792-square-foot Class A facility builds on proven leasing and investment success in one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing industrial corridors Red Rock Developments today announced the development of Spec Building…
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The Therapy Place purchases six acres to expand services for children with special needs
July 21, 2026The Therapy Place has purchased a six-acre property in northeast Columbia, marking a significant milestone in the nonprofit’s mission to ensure every child with special needs has the opportunity to…
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SC Philharmonic announces new Director of Marketing
July 21, 2026
Drew Baron joined the South Carolina Philharmonic effective July 13, 2026 The South Carolina Philharmonic announces the appointment of Drew Baron as its new Director of Marketing. Baron joins the…
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South Carolina entrepreneur centers form new statewide support organization
July 21, 2026A reciprocal access agreement between four South Carolina entrepreneur support organizations (ESO Network) will provide seamless access to each organization’s coworking space and conference rooms for their founders and startup…
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Anchor Impact Fund opens second grant cycle to support families and communities across the Midlands
July 20, 2026
Anchor Investment Management, LLC, a comprehensive wealth management firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, is now accepting applications for the second grant cycle of the Anchor Impact Fund, a charitable…
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South Carolina educators gain real-world manufacturing insights through Michelin plant tour
July 20, 2026The South Carolina Council on Economic Education (SC Economics) recently provided a unique professional learning experience for South Carolina educators through an exclusive tour of Michelin’s US7 manufacturing facility…
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Sixty-nine bankers graduate after intensive three-year program at South Carolina Bankers School
July 20, 2026Sixty-Nine Bankers Graduate After Intensive Three-Year Program The South Carolina Bankers School (SCBS), hosted by the South Carolina Bankers Association, would like to recognize the graduates of the Class of…
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SCDNR in partnership with SC7 to host inclusive Multisensory Nature Experience at Caw Caw Interpretive Center
July 20, 2026
Event will connect visually impaired persons (or those with other accessibility needs) to the outdoors RAVENEL, SC – The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) in partnership with both the…
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ABVI enhances Midlands and Upstate locations to include dedicated client space
July 20, 2026
Expanding capacity to empower more adults with vision loss across South Carolina The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) announced a new physical location for its…
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NAMI South Carolina announces 2026 State Mental Health Conference
July 20, 2026
NAMI South Carolina announced its 2026 State Mental Health Conference, taking place on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation…
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Trinity Partners completes sale of 72,000sf office building in West Columbia, SC
July 20, 2026
Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of 3245 Platt Springs Road in West Columbia, South Carolina. The property, a 72,140 square foot office building situated on 6.26 acres, was acquired…
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Military Hall of Famer hits “monster bench press” numbers at age 67
July 19, 2026Marine Infantry leader and stroke survivor bench-presses 315 lbs. after hitting near record numbers in age-category in previous sets By Christopher David Carter Sixty-seven-year old stroke survivor and formerly deployed…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union expands beyond state lines for the first time in its 90-year history
July 17, 2026
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union will begin serving customers at four East Georgia branches in Waynesboro, Sardis, Gibson and Hephzibah on Monday, Aug. 3, following the anticipated Aug. 1 closing…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Karen Yip, Yip Premier Real Estate
July 16, 2026
The Who’s on the Move Entrepreneur Minute is an interview series exploring how South Carolina businesses and organizations are innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. Each episode features leaders…
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Be ready for the little moments
July 16, 2026
By Jeff Becraft Life is made up of moments. The thing is, there are many moments you really can’t orchestrate. As Aslan says to Lucy in the movie Prince Caspian (and…
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Carolina Charcuterie Company named Business of the Quarter
July 16, 2026
The Town of Irmo announce Carolina Charcuterie Company as the newest Business of the Quarter. Located in the heart of Irmo, SC at 7971 N. Woodrow Street, Suite 2, this…
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Irmo Police address questions following expansion of Flock Safety camera network
July 16, 2026
The Town of Irmo and the Irmo Police Department are responding to questions and misinformation following the recent announcement that the town will expand its Flock Safety camera network from…
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South Carolina’s healthiest rivers tell their story one fish at a time
July 16, 2026
SCDNR fisheries biologists conduct research on the SC7 Expedition trail By Cheyenne Twilley JONES GAP STATE PARK, S.C. — S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) fisheries biologists conducted an electrofishing…
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New U.S. Customs & Border Protection facility opening soon at CAE
July 15, 2026Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosted a ribbon-cutting event marking the completion of the Midlands’ new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility on the airport campus. The upgraded and expanded…
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Beaufort Rosemary selects Kershaw County for energy infrastructure investment
July 15, 2026
$900 million in investment will create 15 new jobs BRNG LLC, with its affiliate Beaufort Rosemary, a greenfield energy project developer, has selected Kershaw County for a $900 million investment…
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Winston Wingo to give special lecture at Columbia Museum of Art
July 15, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art presents a special lecture from notable South Carolina artist Winston A. Wingo, whose work is in the CMA Collection, on Thursday, July 23, from 6:30…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces the promotion of Lizzie Cook to Director of Brokerage Operations
July 15, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion of Lizzie Cook to Director of Brokerage Operations for the firm’s four South Carolina offices. In her new position, Cook will lead the…
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A’ja Wilson honors her Girl Scout roots with special Nike Player Exclusive shoe
July 15, 2026
Spotlighting the Local Organization That Helped Shape a Champion Three-time WNBA champion, four-time MVP, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Columbia native A’ja Wilson is shining a national spotlight on an…
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City of Columbia advises customers to be aware of fraudulent Planning & Development payment scams
July 15, 2026
The City of Columbia is advising residents, design professionals, architects, developers, contractors and others conducting business with the Planning & Development Services Department to remain vigilant against fraudulent payment scams…
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Museum offers chance to see, and experience, what it was like to be a Civil War soldier
July 15, 2026Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a Civil War soldier? At the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum on Saturday, July 25, from 10…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation surpasses $1 million invested in flexible funding for Midlands nonprofits
July 15, 2026
Central Carolina Community Foundation has surpassed $1 million invested through its General Operating Support grant program, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations across the Midlands.…
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Shiloh Waits for Help
July 15, 2026
By Tom Poland I call it the Roll Call of The Waiting. Inactive churches in need of friends. Friendship, Dothan Methodist, St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, Halfway Creek, Workman Methodist,…
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Blink Book Review: Allen Levi’s “Theo of Golden”
July 14, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell Theo of Golden was high on my TBR list for summer this year. From what I’d heard, it needed to be a summer book –…
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Mission Lexington announces Leah Doyon as Director of Development
July 14, 2026
Mission Lexington announced the promotion of Leah Doyon to Director of Development, recognizing her exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to the organization’s mission, and the vital role she will play in…
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CPI for all items falls 0.4% in June; gasoline down
July 14, 2026
The annual inflation rate fell to 3.5% in June, down from 4.2% in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumer prices declined 0.4% from May to June,…
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Trinity Partners completes sale of Columbia dental office
July 14, 2026
Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of a ±2,915 square foot medical office property located at 392 Saint Andrews Road in Columbia, SC. The property, formerly home to the dental…
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Gov. McMaster appoints Darline Graham to the U.S. Senate
July 13, 2026Cover photo: SCETV Live Stream Governor Henry McMaster today announced the appointment of Darline Graham to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy created by the passing of…
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Funding allocated in 2019 implemented in 21 South Carolina counties statewide
July 13, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced significant progress and measurable impacts resulting from the Rural Initiative Grant and Rural Broadband Grant programs. This funding — allocated to projects…
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Trinity Partners Columbia announces Q2 2026 notable transactions
July 13, 2026
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the first quarter of 2026. Sale Transactions • Rob Lapin and William Mills represented the seller in the…
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Statewide Expedition nearing halfway point
July 13, 2026
SC7 Expedition enters S.C. Midlands enroute to the coast and Lowcountry By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Despite searing South Carolina heat and humidity, scores of participants in the sixth-annual South…
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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71
July 13, 2026
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who spent more than two decades in the Senate and became one of the chamber’s leading voices on defense and foreign policy,…
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New Girl Scouts of the USA report reveals the real story of girlhood beyond the headlines
July 10, 2026
The State of the Girl 2026 report draws on years of research to illuminate girls’ challenges, strengths and what they need to thrive. New findings from Girl Scouts of the…
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SC YMCA Youth in Government to host National Civics Bee® Statewide Competition
July 10, 2026
Former SC Governor David M. Beasley to host South Carolina’s inaugural competition As the United States of America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the SC YMCA Youth in Government branch of…
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Cohn Construction’s Chief Financial Officer David A. McKinley, CPA named a 2026 Honoree in Leaders in Business & Finance
July 10, 2026
David A. McKinley, CPA, Chief Financial Officer of Cohn Construction, has been named a 2026 Leader in Business & Finance honoree by SCBIZ. The award recognizes financial professionals for leadership,…
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America 250! Event Marks Little-Known Anniversary of Declaration’s Signing
July 10, 2026
While Americans celebrate the Declaration of Independence every July 4th, few realize the historic document was not formally signed until August 2, 1776. To commemorate that milestone during America’s 250th…
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Columbia Museum of Art appoints new executive director
July 9, 2026
Dr. Laura Mueller joins the team on August 3 The board of trustees of the Columbia Museum of Art announces the appointment of Laura J. Mueller, Ph.D., as the museum’s…
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ACEC-SC celebrates 2025-26 Future Leaders Program graduates
July 9, 2026
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) recognized 26 graduates of its 2025-26 Future Leaders Program during the South Carolina Engineering Conference & Trade Show in June.…
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Reggaetronic presents Lake Murray Palooza this Saturday on Lake Murray
July 9, 2026
Thousands of music lovers and boaters are expected to gather this Saturday, July 11, for Reggaetronic Presents Lake Murray Palooza, one of South Carolina’s premier on-the-water music festivals. Taking place from 11…
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