Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony March 13 for its new Midlands Clean Tech Accelerator Lab in Columbia. The Clean Tech Accelerator is designed to provide job training and placement opportunities, preparing participants for careers in the growing clean energy sector. Qualifying traineesContinue Reading

701 Center for Contemporary Art will host a special musical event March 22 from 5 to 6:15 p.m. to mark the closing of its exhibition, The Unscene South. The final day of the exhibition will feature a tribute performance by Loretta Holloway, whose music will reflect the historic and culturalContinue Reading

By Michael DeSumma The Columbia-Richland Fire Department honored the work of its members at the department’s annual awards ceremony February 20. Thirty-eight awards were presented during the event at C.A. Johnson High School. A majority of honors went to firefighters who went above and beyond the call of duty toContinue Reading

Representatives from Dominion Energy and community partners traveled to Washington to meet with elected officials and advocate for continued federal funding of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides critical financial support to eligible households for energy costs. The meetings were held in conjunction with LIHEAP Action Day,Continue Reading

The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center has announced that tickets are now on sale for the annual Dining on the Dam, set for March 29 from 5–9 p.m. atop the Lake Murray Dam. This year’s event will celebrate the spirit, flavor and culture of South Carolina, bringing together guests fromContinue Reading

Photo by Joshua Staley By Thomas Grant Jr. Fresh off consecutive state basketball titles, Blythewood forward Chase Thomas and Ridge View guard Joshua Staley will have one final opportunity Saturday to shine at the high school level. The two All-State selections will represent South Carolina against North Carolina in theContinue Reading

The Muzika. Festival will return to South Carolina this June for its fifth season, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of its parent organization, Varna International. What began as a world-traveling production company has established South Carolina as its permanent cultural home, bringing international performers and emerging artists to local stages.Continue Reading

By Robin All Spring is here, which means it’s time to start swinging a golf club again. Begin by taking a few practice swings in the yard and rolling some putts on the carpet inside to get your feel back. Before scheduling tee times with your regular playing partners, considerContinue Reading

The South Carolina State Museum will host Flock Fest, a day-long celebration of birds and birding, on March 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature hands-on activities, gallery tours, birding opportunities and educational programs presented in partnership with organizations from across South Carolina. “Flock Fest isContinue Reading