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Edventure is bringing the farm to the city
Cute farm animals will win over children’s hearts at Farmville, a celebration of agriculture, to [...]
Cops for Foster Kids Bowling Tournament August 20
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department will be holding its 12th Annual Cop’s for Foster [...]
Reggaetronic Floating Music Festival Saturday, August 13th
Reggaetronic, a 1 day floating music festival on beautiful Lake Murray, will be held on [...]
LAW ENFORCEMENT
K9 unit receives $7,000 donation
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Foundation have received a donation [...]
Cops for Foster Kids Bowling Tournament August 20
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department will be holding its 12th Annual Cop’s for Foster [...]
Sheriff receives prestigious award
Project Josiah Restoration Ministries recently presented Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott with their Distinguished Service [...]
Youth and Hoops community event June 4
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is inviting the community to the first Youth and Hoops [...]
MILITARY
U.S. Army War College Graduate
Lieutenant Colonel David S. Gayle, South Carolina Army National Guard, graduated from the U.S. Army [...]
Teacher helps grandfather fulfill promise
It was the fulfillment of a promise made. Matthew Burkett is a World War [...]
Local residents join Air Force Reserve
Airman 1st Class Alayjah L. Anderson U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Alayjah L. Anderson [...]
NON PROFITS
Blue Star Mothers collect for care packages
Several local organizations have partnered to collect items for Blue Star Mothers of America, a [...]
Big Brothers Big Sisters announce new board member
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia has announced the appointment of Benjamin “Ben” [...]
The Family Shelter welcomes new CEO
Natascha Gochett, current Development Director for Transitions Homeless Center, has been named as the CEO [...]
BUSINESS
Chickadees Diner Expands to Downtown Columbia
Chickadees Diner announced today a second location next to the Palmetto Richland hospital in Downtown Columbia, SC. With breakfast served all day, 20th-century decor, and [...]
SAFE names VP of Marketing
Toby Hayes has been named vice president of marketing at SAFE Federal Credit Union. Hayes’ [...]
Columbia Business Equipment named company to watch
The Silicon Review recently compiled a list of the top 50 innovative nationwide companies. Local company [...]
EDUCATION
Legislator donates backpacks to Pontiac Elementary
One hundred and fifty Pontiac Elementary School students will be ready to tackle the school year thanks to a donation of backpacks and school supplies [...]
New school to be named Jackson Creek Elementary
By Al Dozier Richland District Two’s new elementary school will be named Jackson Creek Elementary [...]
Blythewood Middle teacher recieves award
The South Carolina (SC) Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) celebrated the [...]
COMMUNITY NEWS
Edventure is bringing the farm to the city
Cute farm animals will win over children’s hearts at Farmville, a celebration of agriculture, to be held this Saturday, September 10, 10 am to 3 [...]
Cops for Foster Kids Bowling Tournament August 20
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department will be holding its 12th Annual Cop’s for Foster [...]
Reggaetronic Floating Music Festival Saturday, August 13th
Reggaetronic, a 1 day floating music festival on beautiful Lake Murray, will be held on [...]
NATURAL RESOURCES
DNR offers courtesy boat inspections
In an effort to keep state waterways safe during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will [...]
Don’t adopt a ‘lost’ fawn, it’s illegal and likely not abandoned
If a deer fawn is found alone in the woods, leave it there, advises [...]
Arbor Day Foundation offers tree-care booklet with $3 donation
The Arbor Day Foundation is offering a tree-care booklet designed to help people plant and [...]
SPORTS
Midlands Youth win World Series
The Midlands Dixie Youth Ozone All-Stars traveled to Laurel, Mississippi for the Dixie Youth World Series last week. There, the beat Alabama, Texas, Mississippi (twice) [...]
Fit camp coming to area
First Choice Fit® Marcus Lattimore Football Camps Announced The Xtra Inch, in partnership with [...]
Local student qualifies to compete at world’s largest rodeo
Aubrey Delk a rising senior at Spring Valley High School has earned a position on [...]
GOVERNMENT / POLITICS
Improvements planned for North Springs, Risdon Intersection
Improvements for local intersections have begun through the Richland County Transportation Penny Program. Richland County has awarded a contract for six intersection improvements to C.R. [...]
Richland Penny Program releases mid-year update
As of the beginning of June 2016, the Richland Penny Program has achieved significant [...]
Richland Recycles Day collects 85 tons of waste
The South Carolina State Fairgrounds became the epicenter of recycling May 14 as residents dropped [...]
COLUMNS
Prepared and ready to take on the world
Ridge View High School PrincipalDr. Brenda Mack-Foxworth I shook the hands of 333 graduates in June. As they accepted their diplomas and [...]
Blazers tailored for success
Who wants to wear a suit or dress that’s not the right fit? It’s okay to [...]
Teamwork and fan support
At this time of year, sports enthusiasts are thinking of high school basketball championships, March [...]
ENTERTAINMENT
Riverbanks celebrates zoo babies
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is has announced the arrival of three red-ruffed lemur babies. The triplets are the first red-ruff lemurs to be born at [...]
EdVenture announces $14,000 donation from Terminix
Terminix Service, Inc presented a check for $14,000 to EdVenture to sponsor Half Price Admission [...]
S.C. Phil awarded grant
The South Carolina Philharmonic has received a second Connected Communities grant from Central Carolina Community [...]
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2006 Ford Econoline Van for Sale
*For Sale:* 2006 Ford Econoline Van 115,000 Miles. Great on the inside, little damage to side runner. Seats [...]
Plumbers wanted – will train
Local plumbing and drain service company has need for service plumbers and/or trainees. Steady work and [...]
USED 2014 Chevrolet Impala LS
Your satisfaction is our business! Love Automotive Group has been in the area for over [...]
FOR RENT
For Rent- All you need is your suitcase to occupy this beauty. Call 803.719.2845 Ext. [...]
SENIOR NEWS
SCE&G provides support to Senior Resources
Senior Resources received a $15,000 grant from SCE&G to support the agency’s programs June [...]
Atria to host pain management program
Atria Forest Lake senior living community will host a presentation on exercise and pain management [...]
It’s Time to Talk to Your Parents about Drugs
Plenty of programs stress the importance of talking to teenagers about the dangers of drug [...]
FROM THE WEB
Sarah Palin’s Arizona Home For Sale
Another member of the Palin family is leaving Arizona. First, Bristol Palin sold her Maricopa, [...]
Doberman "Stormtrooper"
With the debut of Star Wars it is the perfect time for costume fans to unleash [...]
HEALTH
Palmetto Health honors Infant Mortality Awareness Month
In recognition of September as Infant Mortality Awareness Month, Palmetto Health will host an Infant [...]
Palmetto Health recognizes National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Palmetto Health recognizes August as National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. A Skilled Lactation Services team offers support [...]
Richland EMS receives national award
For the second year in a row, Richland County EMS has been nationally recognized [...]
