‘It’s scary’: Five earthquakes near Lake Murray raise dam concerns
IRMO, SC (WACH) — A recent cluster of earthquakes around Lake Murray has some Midlands residents on edge, raising questions about how much the Lake Murray Dam can withstand even as experts and the dam’s operator say there is no cause for alarm. Five earthquakes have hit the...
SC had biggest net gains in retirees in US for 2025, data shows. These...
Retirement for many Americans means spending the rest of their lives enjoying what they love to do most, whether that’s sunbathing on a beach or relaxing with their family. It also often means it’s time to relocate. According to a study from Hire A Helper , a moving service marketplace, over 2.1 million Americans...
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Continuing our walk down memory lane of historic neighborhoods in the Midlands this year, we turn this month to two of Columbia’s earliest suburbs, which date back to the 1890s. However, though they line opposite sides of the same street and were developed around the same time, the Shandon and Melrose Heights...
From the Editor: Whiskey in a Tea Cup
In this issue, we showcase our third annual “Women in Business” profile feature, a special sponsored content section that highlights leading women in our community, many of whom are truly doing it all by raising families alongside their career success. At CMM, I am inspired by the incredible legacy of leadership from...
Harsco Rail: Lean as a Path Forward
Last week, Harsco Rail welcomed a full house of manufacturing peers from across South Carolina to its West Columbia facility for an OpExChange tour focused on operational transformation. The visit followed the familiar OpExChange format — presentation, plant tour, and peer collaboration — with Harsco Rail providing a...
Columbia’s 37th annual REGAL awards winners announced
The Sales & Marketing Council of Greater Columbia (SMC), a council of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA SC), held its 37th annual REGAL (Real Estate's Greatest Achievers and Leaders) awards gala Saturday evening at the Moore Building at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. Guests...
FIRST ALERT: Cooler temperatures briefly return to the Midlands early this week
Despite today’s warm and spring-like forecast, temperatures are expected to take a dip into Monday to kick off the work week.
Classic Cars, Mardi Gras and 500 Dogs Set for “Bark to the Park”
A full day of horsepower, high-flying dogs and Mardi Gras flair is coming to the Midlands as “Bark to the Park” returns Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Saluda Shoals Park. The event supports Pawmetto Lifeline, a nonprofit animal rescue organization that provided support to 50,000 animals in 2025 and saved 24,000 from...
215 artists take over Cottontown’s front porches this Saturday
Cottontown’s front porches transform into an open-air gallery with art, live music, and food trucks on Saturday, March 7.
City of Columbia seeking volunteers for pedestrian and bicyclist counts
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The City of Columbia is asking residents to volunteer this spring to help conduct pedestrian and bicyclist counts across the city, an effort officials say plays a key role in transportation planning and safety decisions. City leaders say the routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts help ensure...
