Business
Building a Stronger, More Resilient Water System for South Carolina
By Craig Sorensen, President, South Carolina Water Utilities South Carolina’s communities depend on water systems that are reliable, resilient, and financially sustainable. Whether it’s a
Education
District Five reports gains in state school report cards
Graduation rates rise to highest level in more than two decades School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties is reporting gains in its latest
Sports
Ridge View wins Region 5-5A title
By Thomas Grant Jr. A foot injury cost Ridge View quarterback Tre Howard his junior season. He’s now making up for that absence by getting
Departments
Public Safety
Faith-and-Blue a rousing success at north Columbia’s Meadowlake Park
The RCSD-hosted mini-festival was one of thousands held across the country By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Braving the wind and the rain: Moms, dads, children,
Community News
State’s military hall-of-fame names new board chair
Incoming chair brings an extensive background in military and civilian-governmental leadership By Steven B. Vitali Dr. Tom Mullikin, a former U.S. Army officer (captain), retired
Entertainment
Philharmonic launches Capital Concerts season Oct. 17
The South Carolina Philharmonic will launch its 62nd season of Capital Concerts, formerly known as the Masterworks Series, Oct. 17 with a performance celebrating the
Civic
Columbia holds annual Sistercare toiletry drive
Donations accepted through Oct. 31 to support domestic violence survivors and families COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia is partnering with Sistercare for its fourth

































