Riverbanks Zoo Announces Free Fridays, New Giraffe, and 2025 Events
2025-02-09
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off 2025 with the return of Free Fridays and the introduction of a new giraffe, Tahini. Free Fridays, aContinue Reading
Columbia extends Instacart partnership
2025-02-09
Columbia announces a one-year extension of the Grocery Access Pilot (GAP) program in partnership with Instacart. The initiative aims to continue combating food insecurity andContinue Reading
Richland County Honors Bill Peters on Retirement
2025-02-09
Richland County recently honored Bill Peters, Director of Operational Services, as he retires after more than 20 years of dedicated service. A special recognition wasContinue Reading
USC offering silent film screening of the 1924 silent film The City Without Jews
2025-02-09
As part of the Yaschik Foundation Music Series, the University of South Carolina School of Music, in collaboration with the Anne Frank Center at USC,Continue Reading
Columbia Streams Art Program Now Accepting Applications
2025-02-09
Columbia artists have an exciting opportunity to showcase their talents while making a meaningful impact on the community. The Columbia Streams Art Program is nowContinue Reading
Red Cross Urges Blood and Platelet Donations Amid Severe Weather Impacts
2025-02-09
As severe winter weather and wildfires continue to affect communities across the country, the American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood or plateletsContinue Reading
Ridge View boys, Blythewood girls closing in on region titles
2025-02-09
By Thomas Grant Jr. After two postponements, the long-awaited Region 5-5A showdown between Ridge View and Blythewood occurred Saturday. Both schools were coming off victoriesContinue Reading
Five Teens Arrested in Deadly Shooting on Miles Bowman Rd
2025-02-08
Richland County, SC – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested five teenagers in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on January 28, 2025,Continue Reading
Capital City/Lake Murray Country Honors Senators Setzler and Shealy for Dedication to Regional Tourism
2025-02-07
LAKE MURRAY, S.C. — The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) recognized Senators Nikki Setzler and Katrina Shealy for their outstanding contributions toContinue Reading
Sheriff’s Department’s new Tactical Medical Program graduates 22
2025-02-07
Training developed in-house said to be the first on its scale in the Palmetto State By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s DepartmentContinue Reading
Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center Launches Pedestrian Safety Training Program
2025-02-05
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) is launching Project SAFE, a new pedestrian and bicycle safety program aimed at children of allContinue Reading