The list of South Carolina’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies has been announced for 2026, recognizing the achievements of South Carolina-headquartered companies that have contributed to the Palmetto State’s economy through exceptional increases in...
The errands may eventually get done. The work of remembering them rarely does. For many women, pressure does not come from one dramatic source. It accumulates quietly: work deadlines, household bills, grocery lists, medical...
Dmitry Naumov // Shutterstock Septembers with the most precipitation in South Carolina since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the Septembers with the most precipitation in South Carolina since 1895 using data from the National Centers...
Monday, Sept. 7, is Labor Day, an event that both celebrates working Americans and marks the unofficial end of summer. The world of work has changed greatly since the Industrial Revolution of the 1800s, when work hours were not limited by law and...
As harmful algal blooms (HABs) lead to toxic outbreaks in lakes and waterways across the United States, Clemson University water quality expert Debabrata (Deb) Sahoo is available to discuss why these events are becoming more common, what South...
Trees SC has officially recognized Whitt Cline, retired Public Works Director for the Town of Irmo, with the 2026 Golden Acorn Award during the Fall South Carolina Urban Forestry Conference at the River Center at Saluda Shoals Park. The Golden...
Jean Cecil Hudak has been named president and CEO of the Columbia Chamber, beginning her service late September. She succeeds Carl Blackstone, who served in the role since 2014. Hudak comes to the Chamber after more than eight years at strategic...
As the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the South Carolina State Museum presents South Carolina Remembers 9/11: 25 Years Later, a new display that commemorates the tragic attacks and examines how South...
Goodwill Estate, a historic 736-acre property in Richland County, has sold for $13.8 million in a conservation acquisition that will expand the adjoining Wateree River Wildlife Habitat Preserve and protect a landscape shaped by more than two...
Preliminary analysis by NAFSA: Association of International Educators and JB International indicates a projected decline in international student enrollment for Fall 2026, with cascading effects on U.S. economic contribution and jobs supported....
From the Desk of Carl Blackstone Dear Chamber Partners, After much thought and reflection, I have made the decision to step down as president and CEO of the Columbia Chamber to pursue a new professional opportunity. Serving the Columbia Chamber...
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More than 100 community leaders, neighbors and elected officials gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Melrose Market, Columbia's newest full-service neighborhood restaurant, alongside City of Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann. Guests...
Just over a year ago, Kim Miller Johnson felt completely stuck. Facing career stagnation and searching for a path toward long-term financial stability, she knew she wanted a career that offered real security and room to grow, but the gap between...
Governor Henry McMaster has issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham on July 12, 2026: "Peggy and I — and our children — are devastated. Lindsey Graham is irreplaceable. The fiercest of fighters for South...
New findings from Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), published in the national State of the Girl report, offer a comprehensive look at what it means to be a girl in America today. Drawing on GSUSA research and national data, the report explores the...
By Jessica Holdman South Carolina Daily Gazette Clemson University’s search for a new president resumed Monday after the chosen candidate opted to stay in his former position. Just over a month after agreeing to take the job at the Upstate...
Mungo Homes, a Clayton Home Building Group builder, announced the acquisition of McGuinn Homes, a highly respected builder in South Carolina for over 40 years. The acquisition strengthens Mungo’s current market position while expanding its...
Census.gov — For 236 of America’s 250-year history, the census has measured our nation’s population. It has also tracked our values, interests, and changes in the way we live. Census questions, how they’re asked and of whom, capture what’s...
Thirty-two years after the first BMW produced in South Carolina rolled off the assembly line, the automaker introduced the next generation of its X5 at an event on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at its Upstate plant. The new vehicle, which BMW Group CEO...