After months of negotiation, Lexington Health and Cigna have reached a multi-year agreement. As a result, Lexington Medical Center and affiliated physician practices will be in-network with Cigna starting July 1, 2026. Lexington Health patients are receiving notifications via MyChart and mailed letters. Patients who previously had appointments or proceduresContinue Reading
In recognition of Land Trust Day this Saturday, June 6, the Columbia location of Mast General Store will donate 20 percent of all sales to the Congaree Land Trust. Representatives from Congaree Land Trust will be on-site to meet with customers and share information about the organization’s work to protectContinue Reading
West Columbia, S.C., June 2, 2026 – During the 1st half of 2026, Midlands area animal rescue organizations were awarded Promoting Animal Welfare (PAW) grants by local non-profit, Southern Paw Partners, Inc. dba Thrifty Paws Boutique in West Columbia, S.C. They include: Animal Protection League, Arcadia Animal Rescue, Basset RescueContinue Reading
Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) is once again offering college students and interns a chance to build meaningful connections in the Midlands through its Capture Columbia program. The free initiative, designed for students working or interning in the greater Columbia area, will run from May 27 through June 24. Registration isContinue Reading
May 25 marks a milestone for Mast General Store, as the beloved retailer celebrates its 15th anniversary in downtown Columbia. To commemorate the occasion, the store will offer free bags of its signature freshly popped popcorn to visitors throughout the day. When the Mast Store first opened its doors inContinue Reading
Client-centered approach helps simplify complex legal processes for families Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) is strengthening its commitment to South Carolina families by placing a renewed and intentional focus on its Probate and Estate Planning services. This area of law plays a critical role during some of life’s most important andContinue Reading
Lt. Governor Evette: “Health and well-being is not just a nice thing to do anymore — it is a business imperative” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition (SCHBC) held several coalition-launch events across the Palmetto State late last month with headlining business and political leadersContinue Reading
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 aContinue 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
Pictured above are Michael Beam, Matt Gaskin and Elizabeth Bunn. Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has announced three leadership appointments: Michael Beam as special advisor to the CEO, Elizabeth Bunn as chief financial officer and Matt Gaskin as chief operating officer. “These appointments reflect the depth of our leadership teamContinue Reading