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UDT Launches New Columbia Integration and Repair Center
News Summary United Data Technologies (UDT) has announced the opening of its new Columbia Integration and Repair Center, aimed at enhancing technology management and support in the Southeast. The facility,...
Yummy Bowl Opens New Location in Columbia
News Summary Yummy Bowl is set to open its latest restaurant in Columbia, SC on July 7. Located in the Harbison retail district, it will offer a variety of Asian...
USC Board Approves Renovation of Williams-Brice Stadium
News Summary The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has approved a $350 million renovation plan for Williams-Brice Stadium. This plan aims to enhance facilities for both fans and...
University of South Carolina Advances $350 Million Stadium Renovation
News Summary The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has approved a $350 million renovation plan for Williams-Brice Stadium. This significant upgrade will modernize the stadium while enhancing the...
University of South Carolina Approves Major Stadium Renovations
News Summary The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees has approved a $350 million renovation of Williams-Brice Stadium to enhance fan experience and modernize facilities. This renovation plan includes...
Irmo Town Council Appoints New Administrator
News Summary The Irmo Town Council has appointed Jim Crosland as the new town administrator after Courtney Dennis’s resignation. With nearly 30 years of governmental experience, Crosland aims to enhance...
Jim Crosland Appointed as New Town Administrator in Irmo
News Summary The Irmo Town Council has unanimously appointed Jim Crosland as the new Town Administrator, succeeding Courtney Dennis after 23 years. Crosland, a City Manager with extensive experience in...
Irmo Welcomes New Sumo Sushi & Hibachi Grill Location
News Summary Sumo Sushi & Hibachi Grill is set to open its new location at 1100 Dutch Fork Road in Irmo. The restaurant is currently under construction, with permits visible...
Jim Crosland Appointed New Town Administrator in Irmo
News Summary The Town Council of Irmo has appointed Jim Crosland as the new town administrator following the resignation of Courtney Dennis. Crosland, with nearly 30 years in government positions,...
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Irmo Town Council Appoints New Administrator
News Summary The Irmo Town Council has appointed Jim Crosland as the new town administrator after Courtney Dennis’s resignation. With nearly 30 years of governmental experience, Crosland aims to enhance...
Jim Crosland Appointed as New Town Administrator in Irmo
News Summary The Irmo Town Council has unanimously appointed Jim Crosland as the new Town Administrator, succeeding Courtney Dennis after 23 years. Crosland, a City Manager with extensive experience in...
New Headquarters Construction Begins in Downtown Columbia
News Summary Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union’s new headquarters is set to transform Downtown Columbia. Construction has kicked off at the intersection of Sumter and Lady streets, paving the way...
South Carolina Home Prices Continue to Rise Amidst Market Adjustments
News Summary Despite a slight slowdown in the real estate market, home prices in South Carolina continue to rise. Factors such as limited housing supply, competitive bidding, and popularity of...
Big Changes Coming to Parking in Columbia, SC
News Summary Columbia, SC is set to implement significant changes to its parking ordinance on March 1, 2025. The hourly rates for on-street parking will double from 75 cents to...
Richland County Announces Open Estates for Claims
News Summary Residents of Richland County, SC, are urged to take notice of a recent announcement regarding financial claims against several estates. All claims must be submitted to the personal...
Optus Bank Moves Headquarters to Revitalize Columbia
News Summary Optus Bank is set to transform a vacant property at 1710 Gervais St. into its new headquarters, revitalizing the Columbia area. With a significant investment of $2.6 million,...
Lexington Council Races Against Time to Update Development Fees
News Summary With a looming state deadline, the Lexington Town Council is scrambling to update its development impact fees that haven’t been revised in over five years. The town’s growth...
Lexington Council Under Pressure to Revise Impact Fees
News Summary The Lexington Town Council is facing an urgent deadline to update development impact fees due to a state mandate. Elected officials are concerned about how potential fee increases...
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Cincinnati Bengals Sign Demetrius Knight Jr. to Rookie Deal
News Summary The Cincinnati Bengals have signed linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. to a four-year rookie contract, which is notable for its nearly 80% guaranteed amount. Knight, a standout from South...
South Carolina Man Sentenced for Gas Station Shooting
News Summary A South Carolina man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder following a shooting incident at a gas station. The shooter...
Former Police Officer Dies in Rip Current Rescue Attempt
News Summary Anderson ‘Chase’ Childers, a former police officer, tragically drowned while rescuing swimmers from a rip current at Pawleys Island. The 38-year-old was on vacation with family when he...
Trump Signs GENIUS Act to Regulate U.S. Stablecoins
News Summary President Trump has signed the GENIUS Act, the first major federal legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins in the U.S. The law establishes a framework for stablecoin issuance by...
Top High School Football Teams Gear Up for Upcoming Season
News Summary As the high school football season nears in South Carolina, the excitement builds with the latest rankings. The Dutch Fork Foxes lead as the top team, followed closely...
Rowena Fire Rages in Columbia River Gorge
News Summary The Rowena Fire in Hood River, Oregon has expanded to 3,500 acres and remains 0% contained, prompting evacuation orders for hundreds of homes. Governor Tina Kotek has activated...
New Details Emerge in Byron Jackson’s Death in Custody
News Summary Recent documents reveal alarming details regarding the death of 45-year-old Byron Jackson while in police custody. The incident report outlines police interaction leading to his hospitalization after a...
Ukraine Proposes New Peace Talks with Russia
News Summary President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has proposed renewed peace talks with Russia after previous negotiations stalled. The Defence Council’s secretary, Rustem Umerov, emphasized the urgency of dialogue amid...
Flight Restrictions Imposed on Mexico by U.S. Authorities
News Summary The Trump administration has announced new flight restrictions affecting airlines flying to Mexico. This move, prompted by Mexico’s limitations on flights into Mexico City, violates the 2015 U.S.-Mexico...
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USC Board Approves Renovation of Williams-Brice Stadium
News Summary The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has approved a $350 million renovation plan for Williams-Brice Stadium. This plan aims to enhance facilities for both fans and...
University of South Carolina Advances $350 Million Stadium Renovation
News Summary The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has approved a $350 million renovation plan for Williams-Brice Stadium. This significant upgrade will modernize the stadium while enhancing the...
University of South Carolina Approves Major Stadium Renovations
News Summary The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees has approved a $350 million renovation of Williams-Brice Stadium to enhance fan experience and modernize facilities. This renovation plan includes...
Irmo Town Council Appoints New Administrator
News Summary The Irmo Town Council has appointed Jim Crosland as the new town administrator after Courtney Dennis’s resignation. With nearly 30 years of governmental experience, Crosland aims to enhance...
Jim Crosland Appointed as New Town Administrator in Irmo
News Summary The Irmo Town Council has unanimously appointed Jim Crosland as the new Town Administrator, succeeding Courtney Dennis after 23 years. Crosland, a City Manager with extensive experience in...
Tapp’s Department Store to Transform into Retail and Gym Space
News Summary The historic Tapp’s Department Store in downtown Columbia is set to be redeveloped into The Shoppes at Tapps, featuring boutique retail space and a 24-hour gym. With a...
Panda Express Opens New Location in Lexington County
News Summary Panda Express has opened its latest restaurant at 5416 Platt Springs Road, contributing to the Platt Springs Crossing development that includes various dining options and a grocery store....
Columbia to Welcome LivSmart by Hilton Extended Stay Hotel
News Summary Columbia is anticipating the opening of a new extended stay hotel, LivSmart by Hilton, in the second quarter of 2026. Located at 175 Stoneridge Drive, this hotel will...
Venture X to Open New Coworking Space in Downtown Columbia
News Summary Venture X is set to launch a new coworking space in downtown Columbia, SC, scheduled for grand opening in October 2025. Spanning 17,179 square feet, the facility will...
