Smart Heart Act passes to improve cardiac readiness in schools
April 7, 2026
Bill requires cardiac emergency plans and AED access in all South Carolina schools After two years of advocacy from educators, medical professionals, families, and community leaders across the state, Governor…
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Trinity Partners completes sale of office building
April 7, 2026
Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of a 20,000 square foot office building located at 111 Lancewood Road in Columbia, SC. The well-positioned property is just minutes from I-20 and…
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Westwood High’s Dr. Garrett Knight named 2025–2026 5A athletic director of the year
April 7, 2026
Richland School District Two proudly celebrates Dr. Garrett Knight of Westwood High School for being named the 2025–2026 5A Athletic Director of the Year by the South Carolina Athletic Administrators…
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Lexington Health recognizes nurses systemwide for outstanding work
April 7, 2026
12 Nurses Celebrated with Lexington Health Gold Recognition Lexington Health recognized 12 outstanding nurses as Lexington Health Gold recipients this year. For twenty years, Lexington Health Gold has honored nurses…
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Beach tips from Charleston County Parks: what to know before your next visit to our beach parks
April 7, 2026
Summer is coming, and the Lowcountry’s beaches will soon become very busy. To make it as enjoyable and as safe of an experience as possible, Charleston County Parks encourages beachgoers to familiarize…
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Prisma Health launches organ donor registration in MyChart
April 7, 2026
April is National Donate Life Month Prisma Health patients can now register as organ, eye and tissue donors through MyChart, the digital patient portal they already use to manage appointments,…
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Three Lexington Two schools receive Palmetto Silver awards
April 7, 2026
Three Lexington Two middle schools have been recognized with Palmetto Silver Awards from the SC Department of Education for academic achievement and student progress on State Report Cards. Busbee Creative…
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The straight scoop on the Doolittle Raid – Friday, April 17
April 6, 2026
Sometimes, when a nation’s outlook seems darkest, men put their lives in critical danger to boost the spirits of the folks back home. Not that the pilots and crews who…
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5 lawn lessons from Augusta National and why your yard won’t make the cut
April 6, 2026
Augusta National is designed to peak for the Masters Tournament. Clemson experts explain how South Carolina homeowners can build lawns that perform year-round. Series note This article is part…
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UNSUNG SAVES: How Richland County deputies quietly save lives
April 6, 2026
Three real incidents demonstrate how RCSD deputies made split-second decisions to save lives — moments the public rarely sees By W. Thomas Smith Jr. [EDITORIAL NOTE: A version of this…
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Strictly running: The good, the bad, and the misbehaving
April 5, 2026
Chronicling my early years of wind sprints and distance running By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I often write about THE IMPORTANCE OF STRENGTH TRAINING: I’m not a competitive powerlifter, but…
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Masters Memories
April 5, 2026
By Tom Poland I never had time for golf, but I love the Masters. I never miss the Sunday round on TV. It almost always provides high drama. I…
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Early giving for Midlands Gives starts now: Make an impact for local nonprofits today
April 3, 2026
The spirit of community and generosity is building across the Midlands. Early giving for Midlands Gives Day, an impactful initiative of Central Carolina Community Foundation, starts April 1 and continues…
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South Carolina’s Tarzan
April 3, 2026Willis Bowers is the Quiet Hero Beneath the Surface By Tom Mullikin In South Carolina, drowning is not a rare tragedy. It is unfortunately a persistent, but preventable one. Each…
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They don’t make them like they used to
April 2, 2026
By Jeff Becraft A few years ago, I needed to replace my lawnmower. This was more of a task than I had ever imagined. It just didn’t seem like…
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Treasurer Loftis receives over 1,000 letters from elementary students
April 2, 2026
What began as a classroom activity to teach students about saving quickly turned into a statewide outpouring of creativity, inspiration and thoughtful reflections from South Carolina elementary students. After inviting…
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Ronnie Dennis, Ellison Kibler named #2 in SC on 2026 Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial Advisors list
April 2, 2026
Ronnie Dennis ranked #2 in South Carolina on the Barron’s “Top 1,500 Financial Advisors” 2026 list. Published on March 20, 2026. Rankings based on data as of September 30, 2025.*…
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City of Columbia Community Development Department to host a homebuyer workshop
April 2, 2026
Who: City of Columbia Community Development Department What: A Homebuyer Workshop to learn essential steps in the home buying process. Topics Include: Fair Credit Practices How credit affects your home buying options Steps to…
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SCETV launches new YouTube channels focused on news and learning
April 2, 2026
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has expanded the ways viewers can access content with the launch of two YouTube channels, one dedicated to news content and one dedicated…
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Entrepreneur MInute – Scott Jones, American Floral
April 2, 2026
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of…
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City of Columbia to offer complimentary parking downtown for Easter holiday
April 2, 2026
In observance of the Easter holiday, the City of Columbia will offer complimentary parking in all city parking decks beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, through 2:00…
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City of Columbia to host public works hiring event
April 2, 2026
WHO: City of Columbia Human Resources and Public Works Department WHAT: The City of Columbia is hosting a Public Work hiring event. The City of Columbia’s Public Work’s Street Division maintains and…
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City of Columbia hosts one day donation drive to support individuals experiencing homelessness
April 2, 2026
Who: City of Columbia Homeless Services and City of Columbia Community Development What: The City of Columbia Homeless Services department and the City of Columbia Community Development department are partnering for a…
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The Big Red Barn Retreat announces Build On Your Land LLC as presenting sponsor of Fall Jam 2026
April 2, 2026
Annual benefit concert returns November 14 to support our nation’s heroes The Big Red Barn Retreat announced Build On Your Land LLC as the presenting sponsor of Fall Jam 2026,…
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Reel South announces new partnership to strengthen southern documentary filmmaking
April 2, 2026
The co-produced, PBS documentary series, Reel South, announces a newly formalized partnership with Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) aimed at strengthening the future of independent documentary filmmaking across the American South. The series is…
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Hood Construction receives national AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award
April 1, 2026
Hood Construction announced it has received the AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award (CSEA) at the 2026 AGC of America Convention in Orlando, Florida, on March 26, 2026. The company was…
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A Man Named Twiggs
April 1, 2026
By Tom Poland He was charismatic and a lightning rod for trouble. He was a roadie for the Allman Brothers Band. What little I know of his life tells…
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Jeremy Cook, Theodore DuBose named 2026 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Public Finance Law
April 1, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers has named Jeremy L. Cook and Theodore B. DuBose “Lawyer of the Year” for Public Finance Law in their respective regions. Jeremy,…
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South Carolina nonprofit leaders convene at State House to engage lawmakers on sector priorities
April 1, 2026
Together SC will bring nonprofit leaders from across the state to the South Carolina State House on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, for its annual Nonprofits at the State House event—an…
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SIOS Technology to present at spring 2026 industry events and host webinar on cloud resilience
April 1, 2026
Company to share expertise on SQL Server high availability, multi-cloud disaster recovery, and Linux application protection at global data and open-source events SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application…
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The Last 24 Hours of Jesus
April 1, 2026
Power, Pain, and the Enduring Call to Love By Tom Mullikin As the world approaches Easter, the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, occurring three days after his…
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Original Six Foundation celebrates surprise $10,000 gift from Amazon during student career visit
April 1, 2026
What began as a career exploration visit for students quickly turned into an unexpected moment of generosity for the Original Six Foundation. When leaders from Amazon visited Manning Junior High…
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Johnson Controls and Midlands Technical College showcase skilled trades partnership
April 1, 2026
Workforce development collaboration strengthens South Carolina’s talent pipeline Johnson Controls and Midlands Technical College (MTC) hosted an event on March 25, 2026, highlighting their ongoing partnership to expand skilled trades…
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Colliers announces the promotions of real estate management and accounting team members
April 1, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announces the promotions of eight team members within the Real Estate Management Services (REMS) and accounting departments, strengthening the company’s platform for its commercial real estate…
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$358,000 in Connected Communities grants awarded to 12 Midlands nonprofits
April 1, 2026
Central Carolina Community Foundation announces the award of $358,000 in Connected Communities grants to 12 Midlands nonprofits. The grants awarded this year will leverage at least $97,600 in matching funds,…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Spring Calendar 2026
April 1, 2026
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Gears Up for Exciting Spring Events This spring, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden invites visitors to make the most of longer days with a lineup of events…
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Spring Break Travel Talk: How to start simple safety conversations with kids
March 31, 2026
OSUS encourages families to use travel time as an opportunity for simple, supportive conversations As families across South Carolina prepare for Spring Break travel, the South Carolina Department of Behavioral…
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Pyramid Contracting announces leadership transition to support continued growth
March 31, 2026
Pyramid Contracting has announced a key leadership transition, with David E. Stewart promoted to Chief Executive Officer and Berry Ponder promoted to Chief Operating Officer, positioning the company for continued…
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SeamonWhiteside promotes Taylor Critcher to lead landscape architecture practice across the Carolinas
March 31, 2026
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced the promotion of Taylor Critcher to director of landscape architecture services to oversee the firm’s landscape architecture…
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Linious Martin Sauls IV named to SCDOT commission
March 31, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the swearing in of Linious Martin (Marty) Sauls IV to its Commission. Sauls, of Jasper County, was appointed by Governor McMaster and…
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SC Super Lawyers recognizes four at Bluestein Attorneys for 2026
March 31, 2026
Four at Bluestein Attorneys have been recognized again in 2026 by South Carolina Super Lawyers®. The honorees are: • Marti Bluestein, who practices in the area of workers’ compensation. She…
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Thursday, April 2, 2026
March 31, 2026
On Thursday, April 2, 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…
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City of Columbia to host 2026 Columbia Easter egg roll at Finlay Park
March 31, 2026
WHO: Councilman Sam P. Johnson and City of Columbia Parks & Recreation WHAT: The City of Columbia invites families and community members to “Hop into Spring” at the 2026 City of Columbia…
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Public notice | City of Columbia, SC comment review period and public hearing draft PY 2026 annual action plan
March 31, 2026
NOTICE is given that a draft of the Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan (PY 2026 AAP) for the City of Columbia will be available for a thirty (30)-day public…
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The Big Red Barn Retreat announces Build On Your Land LLC as presenting sponsor of Fall Jam 2026
March 31, 2026
Annual benefit concert returns November 14 to support our nation’s heroes The Big Red Barn Retreat announced Build On Your Land LLC as the presenting sponsor of Fall Jam 2026,…
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2026 McDaniels Auto Group Golf Classic and gala to raise funds for Lexington Health Foundation
March 31, 2026
A pair of annual events benefiting cancer patients in the Midlands is returning this spring. Tickets are now available for the 2026 McDaniels Gala, and limited team spots remain for…
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Apply for volunteer opportunities on county boards, committees
March 31, 2026
Richland County offers the public opportunities to stay active in their local government by serving on one of several volunteer boards, commissions and committees. To apply for an open position…
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Alcohol Awareness Month
March 30, 2026
Alcohol Awareness Month, recognized each April, serves as a reminder that alcohol misuse is widespread and frequently overlooked, especially among young people. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and…
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South Carolina Water Utilities employees support local home repair initiative
March 30, 2026
Volunteer Project in the Midlands Strengthens Community Safety and Access A team of South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU) employees recently volunteered during a two-day community service project in partnership with…
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Rick Migliore, Ellison Kibler named #1 in SC on 2026 Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial Advisors List
March 30, 2026
Rick Migliore ranked #1 in South Carolina on the Barron’s “Top 1,500 Financial Advisors” 2026 list. (Published on March 20, 2026. Rankings based on data as of September 30, 2025.)…
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