As America celebrates its historic 250th Independence Day, millions of families will gather to enjoy one of the nation's most enduring traditions — fireworks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is encouraging consumers to celebrate...
Two and a half centuries ago, the American Revolution wasn't just fought by armies on distant shores — it was a brutal civil war fought in the fields, forests, courthouse squares, and family homes of the South Carolina Backcountry. Today the Olde...
University of South Carolina trustees approved a 2026-27 fiscal year budget Friday (June 19) that freezes in-state tuition systemwide and advanced key projects tied to the Columbia campus’ USC Next master plan, including an expansion of the...
Juneteenth is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, Black Independence Day, and, by statute, Juneteenth National Independence Day. According to the Congressional Research Service, on June 19, 1865,...
AmbioPharm, Inc. (AmbioPharm), a peptide manufacturer and developer, announced it is expanding its operations in Aiken County. The company’s $118.96 million investment will create 202 new jobs, according to the South Carolina Department of...
Courtesy of South Carolina Daily Gazette An attorney for the state Forestry Commission will take charge of the South Carolina agency overseeing land conservation, the Conservation Bank announced Friday. The agency’s oversight board selected...
MUSC Health-Midlands, in partnership with Intuitive Health, will open the state's first combined emergency and urgent care facility on Garners Ferry Road in Columbia. The new 12,484-square-foot center will offer 24/7 access to emergency and...
By popular demand, EdVenture’s Mascot Meetup is back for its second year, bringing another day of smiles, high-fives, and "larger-than-life" fun to the Midlands. On Wednesday, June 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., families are invited to...
As Anchor Investment Management, LLC celebrates 25 years of helping individuals and families build strong financial futures, the Columbia-based wealth management firm is investing in another kind of future: the health, education, families, and...
Home size increased two percent year-over-year (YoY) in 2025 after two years of consecutive decline, according to a Bank of America analysis. Liz Everett Krisberg, head of the Bank of America Institute, and David Michael Tinsley, senior economist...
After nearly four decades of tracking, U.S. job satisfaction has reached a new high in 2026 — but rising averages alone are not a signal of success, according to The Conference Board. The global, nonprofit think tank and business membership...
The South Carolina State Museum in Columbia will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with “Salute to 250 Day” on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with free general admission. The event will also mark the...
The City of Orangeburg Department of Public Safety (DPS) in South Carolina is taking a proactive approach to youth violence prevention by addressing recent firearm-related incident trends through mentorship, education and community...
The Internal Revenue Service announced that 27 states, including South Carolina, have elected to participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program, which enables eligible taxpayers to claim a federal tax credit for qualified...
As emergency managers, first responders and community leaders are preparing their communities for the 2026 hurricane season, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 through the 2026 Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) Grant...
Highway contractors across North Carolina and South Carolina continue to report growing dangers in roadway work zones, according to new survey data released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and HCSS. "With rising dangers in...
The BMW Group and Mistral AI are partnering to advance the use of AI in crash simulation. The aim, officials said, is to improve quality, accuracy and speed in complex engineering tasks. The collaboration marks a first step towards scaling...
Courtesy of South Carolina Daily Gazette A lawsuit over South Carolina sending voter information to the Department of Justice is officially over, weeks after state and federal agencies reached an agreement meant to protect voters’ privacy. The...
Medicare losses due to fraud, errors, and abuse cost taxpayers about $60 billion every year. Providers might double bill Medicare for a single treatment, charge for things like a back brace you didn’t get (or need); a company might offer you a...
Bittermilk Bottling Co. (Bittermilk), a manufacturer of nonalcoholic beverage products, announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $8.2 million investment will create 12 jobs, according to Gov. Henry McMaster's...