The Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2025 (LC25), in partnership with The Free Medical Clinic, is scheduled to host a Grand Re-Launch Event May 5, 3–5 p.m. to celebrate the completion of significant renovations to The Free Medical Clinic of Columbia at 1875 Harden Street.
Venture X®, a provider of flexible office spaces, has announced its plan to open a new location in downtown Columbia. The 17,179- square-foot space on the 18th floor of 1901 Main Street will offer 84 private offices and a wealth of amenities. www.venturex.com.
HG Wealth Advisors held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, April 16, 1901 Main Street. hgwealthadvisors.com.
The Nuclear Company has announced the opening of its primary engineering and construction office in Columbia. The new office will create more than 100 jobs as the company works to evaluate sites for its first 6-gigawatt fleet of nuclear reactors. www.thenuclearcompany.com.
Nonstop flights on ultra-low-cost carrier, Allegiant Air, from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will be starting in less than a month providing locals an easy and cost-effective way to get to multiple Florida destinations just in time for summer travel season. On May 15, nonstop service to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) will begin. Service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) will be starting the following week on May 22. Allegiant.com.
The City of Columbia, in partnership with the Statues for Equality, and community partners, was scheduled to unveil a statue honoring the legendary Dawn Staley, an icon whose impact reaches far beyond the basketball court, April 30, at 900 Senate Street.
Little Caesars Pizza is scheduled to celebrate the grand opening of its newest restaurant in Elgin at 185 Earth Road Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m.
The City of Columbia recognizes that raising awareness about diabetes and kidney health is vital to the overall well-being and prosperity of residents. At the 2025 Columbia Black Expo, health and wellness are taking center stage like never before. With this year’s theme, “Your Health is Your Wealth,” the expo is launching dynamic new initiatives that empower individuals to take charge of their health and connect it to broader economic opportunity. To explore the full lineup of events and offerings at this year’s Columbia Black Expo, visit www.blackexposouth.com/columbia.
The largest college at the University of South Carolina has a new name honoring the vision and generosity of a prominent alumnus and his family. The official name, the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, was announced Wednesday, April 23, during a ceremony on the university’s historic Horseshoe. The name recognizes a transformational gift from Bonnie and Peter McCausland and The McCausland Foundation. Their gift will create one of the nation’s premier career development programs for students in the liberal arts and sciences, expand research and teaching in neuroscience and brain health, and support faculty excellence. USC President Michael Amiridis expressed his deep appreciation for the McCausland family’s historic contribution, which totals $75 million. The gift will expand the college’s career development programs by providing paid internship stipends for up to 150 students per year, allowing them to explore career interests and gain professional experience without financial barriers. Combined with other USC programs, this will create one of the top career development programs available to students in the liberal arts and sciences.
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