Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution serving the Midlands and beyond, is marking 90 years of service in 2026. Founded in 1936 as the Columbia Teachers Credit Union, the organization has grown into one of South Carolina’s most recognized credit unions while maintaining its core missionContinue Reading
Mark your calendars and bring your appetite! Black Eats Week 803 is back for its third year, running June 23–29, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. Founded in 2023, Black Eats Week 803 (BEW803) is a celebration of Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, bakeries, and creameries throughout the Midlands. FromContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, is celebrating an impressive 75 years of delivering “Quality Without Question” at its first two service centers located in Columbia, South Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in April 1950, Southeastern launched its journey in ColumbiaContinue Reading
The Midlands Audio Institute is celebrating two decades of teaching audio engineering in Columbia, as it begins its 20th year offering the Audio Engineering Certificate Program in partnership with Midlands Technical College. Spring 2025 classes start Monday, January 6, with the Intro to Audio course. Registration is open to allContinue Reading
Celebrate Independence Day with a stunning fireworks display over Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Medical Center! Here’s everything you need to know: Date & Time:Saturday, June 29, 2024Fireworks Start: Around 9:30 PM (after dark) Fireworks Viewing Locations: Best Viewing: From a boat on Lake Murray. Dreher Island State Park: EnjoyContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a beloved destination in Columbia, is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary on April 25. As the countdown begins, exciting partnerships, projects, and festivities are in the works. Tommy Stringfellow, President and CEO of Riverbanks, expressed the growth and success of RiverbanksContinue Reading
Satisfy your sweet tooth and embrace the spirit of Mardi Gras with locally stocked King Cakes from the renowned New Orleans bakery of Joe Gambino, exclusively available at Luzianna Purchase located at 7011 Saint Andrews Road. The season’s first King Cake was joyfully purchased by Brian Pearson at Luzianna PurchaseContinue Reading
On February 7 Richland County Council presented a resolution recognizing February as Black History Month to L. Oveta Glover, president and founder of Friends United as a Neighborhood Development Society (FUNDS). FUNDS will host its 18th annual Black History Parade & Festival from 1 – 6 pm on February 25.Continue Reading
In honor of the Federation Center of the Blind’s 60th-anniversary celebration, Center Board Chair Ed Bible (left); Frank Coppel, past president of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina (NFB of SC) (center); and Jennifer Bazer, current NFB of SC president, sliced a special anniversary cake. Affiliated withContinue Reading
Century Glass, a company which today, consists of 66 team members, is celebrating their 30th Anniversary. Century Glass’s original location was opened in the growing capital of South Carolina in 1981. Randy Wright, who started in automotive glass work, took over the company in 2004, with the remaining original staffContinue Reading
Global expedition leader says “big announcement” planned for the 5th annual event By Alex Junes-Ward COLUMBIA, S.C. – Global Eco Adventures, Inc. (GEA) will host its 5th annual ECO BALL at Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Wed. evening, Apr. 22 – Earth Day 2020 – and will present awards for Environmental Champion of the Year, Environmental LegislatorContinue Reading