Polar Plunge
2023-02-22
Multiple School District Five schools took part in the Polar Plunge recently to raise money for the Special Olympics of South Carolina. Teams plunged intoContinue Reading
Deputy honored for saving man’s life
2023-02-22
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Corporal Kenny Fitzsimmons, Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), was awarded the Sheriff’s Award for Excellence for saving the life ofContinue Reading
Newberry winery to host charity run
2023-02-20
Enoree River Winery will host a 5K Wine Run race run/walk through the vineyard in support of The William C. Blackmon Athletic Memorial Foundation. TheContinue Reading
Girl Scouts cookies on sale
2023-02-20
February 10 kicked off the in-person Girl Scout Cookie Season in the upstate and midlands of South Carolina. New to the 2023 cookie season, theContinue Reading
Brewers guild conference and trade show returns
2023-02-20
The South Carolina Brewers Guild, the trade organization representing the interests of the state’s 130 independent craft breweries, has announced the return of its annualContinue Reading
Miriam Atria recognised for outstanding service to South Carolina Tourism trade.
2023-02-20
Congratulations to Miriam Atria, President/CEO of Lake Murray Country on receiving the Fred Brinkman Award for demonstrating an enduring and outstanding commitment to improving tourismContinue Reading
Purple Martins returning to South Carolina
2023-02-18
In a sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in South Carolina. The birds wereContinue Reading
County Recognizes Black History Month
2023-02-18
On February 7 Richland County Council presented a resolution recognizing February as Black History Month to L. Oveta Glover, president and founder of Friends UnitedContinue Reading
The Comet Financial Team Receives another Prestigious Award
2023-02-18
Honor commends 4th consecutive year of excellence in handling and reporting all funding, including the Richland Penny Columbia, SC – Government Finance Officers Association ofContinue Reading
SOUTH CAROLINA 7 ramping up for July 2023
2023-02-18
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. PLANS FOR THIS YEAR’S SOUTH CAROLINA 7 (SC7) expedition are in full swing with new tracks being mapped out forContinue Reading
Wilson, Moylan Issue Joint Statement on Trajectory of Chinese Spy Balloon
2023-02-18
Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and James Moylan (R-Guam), both members of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a joint statement calling onContinue Reading