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Business
Capital Office Products celebrates 30 years
A locally owned office products company is celebrating 30 years in business, marking three decades of helping organizations stay productive through customer service and a commitment to building lasting relationships. Founded three decades ago by Bill MacDonald, with a passion for serving local businesses, the company was built on a
Education
Literacy SC Seats Executive Board for 2026 Term
Literacy SC, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to improving reading skills for learners of all ages, has announced its Executive Board leadership for the 2026 term as the organization launches a new three-year strategic plan aimed at expanding services across South Carolina. The 2026 appointments coincide with the rollout of Literacy
Sports
Former Dutch Fork, Clemson WR headed to Washington
(Photo by Clemson Tigers) By Thomas Grant Jr. Antonio Williams is now a Washington Commander. The former Dutch Fork All-State and two-time All-ACC wide receiver was selected Friday in the third round and 71st overall at the NFL Draft. “They’re getting a guy that’s going to come in and work
Public Safety
Smoke conditions in Lexington County due to Georgia wildfire
The Lexington County Fire Service is advising residents a large wildland fire incident occurring in Georgia is producing smoke that is spreading across portions of Georgia and South Carolina. As a result, moderate smoke conditions are expected to remain present throughout Lexington County for an unknown period of time. Residents
Community News
Nearly 500,000 Pounds of Trash Removed Statewide During PalmettoPride’s SC Sweep
Statewide cleanup effort triples impact in just its second year Columbia, SC (April 27, 2026) — In just ten days, thousands of South Carolinians made a visible impact in their communities, removing 488,856 pounds of litter from roadsides, parks, and public spaces across all 46 counties. Held March 21–29, PalmettoPride’s
Entertainment
SC Philharmonic to Close Season with “From the New World” Finale April 25
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Philharmonic will conclude its Capital Concert Series with its season finale, From the New World, on Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Koger Center for the Arts. The performance marks the finale of the orchestra’s 61st season and will feature a program centered
Civic
New Facility to Train Clean Energy Workforce Opens in Midlands
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 trainees































