Sheriff presents Beanie Babies to angels
2021-12-17
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department presented 12 ‘Beanie Babies,’ one each to eight little angels andContinue Reading
One Columbia recognizes Morihiko Nakahara with Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award
2021-12-16
One Columbia for Arts and Culture proudly has announced that Morihiko Nakahara, the Music Director and Conductor of the South Carolina Philharmonic, is the recipientContinue Reading
Five reasons to put college savings under the tree
2021-12-15
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Looking for a special holiday present? The gift of college savings could be a perfect choice this Christmas. LikeContinue Reading
Nine indicted on Federal drug trafficking conspiracy
2021-12-15
The FBI Columbia field office and the Columbia Violent Gang Task Force has announced the indictment of nine individuals for drug trafficking charges in SouthContinue Reading
Red Cross helps families After Gleneagle Apartment Fire
2021-12-15
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are helping at least 25 people after an apartment fire at Gleneagle Apartments, 601 Saint Andrews Road in ColumbiaContinue Reading
Operation Spread the Joy now accepting donations
2021-12-14
The eleventh annual “Operation Spread the Joy” (OSJ) campaign is once again collecting items to distribute Christmas Eve morning to Columbia’s homeless. OSJ volunteers areContinue Reading
Education Night at Brookhaven
2021-12-14
The Brookhaven HOA is sponsoring an Education Night each month for the community. The sessions will be held on the second Thursday of the monthContinue Reading
Alexander elected S.C. Senate president
2021-12-14
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Senator Thomas C. Alexander (R–District 1–Oconee and Pickens Counties) was sworn-in as president of the S.C. Senate, Dec.Continue Reading
Alfonso Franco joins Family Connection board
2021-12-14
Family Connection of South Carolina has named Alfonso Franco to their board of directors. Family Connection provides resources and services to families who have aContinue Reading
FBI warns of holiday scams
2021-12-14
The FBI Columbia Field Office is warning the public of common holiday scams ahead of the 2021 holiday season. With seasonal shopping in full gear,Continue Reading
S.C. Floodwater Commission chair earns doctorate
2021-12-13
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, chairman of the S.C. Floodwater Commission, was formally “hooded,” officially receiving his Ph.D. during commencement ceremonies atContinue Reading