Mark Hammond has announced the launch of a new online registration system for trademarks, service marks and livestock brands through the South Carolina Secretary of State’s Office. “As Secretary of State, I am committed to making it easier for customers to submit filings quickly and efficiently,” Hammond said. “Our newContinue Reading
For the Fifth Time in Six Years Columbia, South Carolina – February 18, 2026 – John G. Manjounes, Principal of GOAT Development Group, has again been recognized as one of the Top 15 Coaches in Columbia, SC by Influence Digest Media, marking his fifth selection in the past six years.Continue Reading
The City of Cayce has announced that South Carolina State University is expanding its footprint in the Midlands with the development of a new 42,000-square-foot Research & Extension campus at 1801 Charleston Highway in Cayce. The facility will serve as the university’s largest Research & Extension location in the stateContinue Reading
Fresh on the Menu has launched its 2026 People’s Choice Awards, inviting diners statewide to vote for their favorite restaurants that support South Carolina farmers by sourcing local ingredients. Fresh on the Menu is a sister program of Certified South Carolina and recognizes restaurants that commit to sourcing at leastContinue Reading
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
Mast General Store’s annual Be a Sweetheart event, which raises funds for local food banks, is scheduled for Feb. 14–15. For the past 23 years, Mast General Store has matched each pound of bulk candy purchased during Sweetheart weekend with a $1 donation to its local food security partner. HarvestContinue Reading
LEXPO, the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center’s annual business trade show, will be held Feb. 12 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Barr Road Sports Complex, 213 Barr Road. The event is expected to draw more than 700 attendees. More than 90 businesses and local restaurants will participate, connectingContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. — Marketing, communications and business professionals are invited to attend The Marketing Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Harbison Theatre in Irmo. Presented by Capital City/Lake Murray Country and Experience Columbia SC, the half-day event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with registration opening at 8:30Continue Reading
What is OBBBA? The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025, making tax provisions that were scheduled to expire at the conclusion of 2025 permanent under the law. The OBBBA directly impacts your tax situation, your retirement, funding and paying for education, andContinue Reading
Local restaurant owners, food truck operators, caterers, and other food-based businesses can learn how to attract media attention at Lights, Camera, Flavor., a media masterclass set for January 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cathy Novinger Leadership Center, 1107 Williams Street, Columbia. Hosted by Khali Gallman, CEO ofContinue Reading