Applications Open for Midlands Minority Business Accelerator Program
The Columbia Chamber is now accepting applications for the Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) Class of 2025, with the deadline set for October 31 at 5 p.m. This program aims to address economic disparities faced by minority-owned businesses in South Carolina by offering essential tools and resources to enhance their
Arlene Neely Wins Teacher of the Game Recognition
Arlene Neely, a social studies teacher at Northside Middle School, was honored with the Teacher of the Game recognition, part of a partnership between Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and the University of South Carolina. Neely was celebrated during the USC-LSU football game on September 14, where she received $1,000,
Lexington Cheer Classic
The Lexington and Gilbert competitive cheer teams took first place honors at the Lexington Cheer Classic this past weekend at Wildcat Gymnasium. The Lady Wildcats placed first in Class 5A and the Lady Indians won Class 4A. Photos by Lexingtonwildcats.com
CRIME STOPPERS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS expands operations into Eastern Europe
Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff Department’s model factors into international organization’s work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In an effort to increase its Eastern European footprint in terms of combating transnational crime, CRIME STOPPERS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS (CSGS), the international arm of the many Crime Stoppers organizations here in the U.S.,
Have a “Murray” Christmas at Lake Murray Country’s Holiday Open House!
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitors Center invites everyone to their annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 2184 North Lake Drive, near the Lake Murray Dam. Celebrate the season with a unique selection of Lake
South Carolina Philharmonic Kicks Off 60th Anniversary Season with “Juliet & Her Romeo”
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic will begin its highly anticipated 60th Anniversary Season with an exciting performance of “Juliet & Her Romeo” on October 18th at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This milestone season opener will feature selections from Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet based on
Stephanie Yandle Elected Chair of Cooperative Ministry’s Board of Directors
Stephanie Yandle, the Customer Experience Manager for Research & Information at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, has been elected as the 2024-2026 chair of The Cooperative Ministry’s board of directors. Her election was confirmed at the board’s June 18 meeting. Yandle has been a member of The Cooperative Ministry’s board
