Harbison State Forest set to reopens
2025-07-30
The South Carolina Forestry Commission reopened Harbison State Forest to the public July 29. The decision to reopen came after one dog confirmed to haveContinue Reading
Future Leaders Honored at Youth Empowerment Academy Graduation
2025-07-30
Richland County is celebrating the success of its next generation of leaders! Students who completed the Columbia-Richland Fire Department’s Youth Empowerment Academy were honored inContinue Reading
Summer’s Still Wild at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!
2025-07-30
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is keeping the fun rolling into late summer with a fresh lineup of events, new animal residents, and even a chanceContinue Reading
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Found in South Carolina
2025-07-30
Officials Urge Public to Stay Alert and Report Sightings COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina has confirmed its first sightings of the invasive spotted lanternfly (LycormaContinue Reading
Celebrity Chef Brian Duffy Returns to Judge 2026 Southeastern BBQ Showdown
2025-07-23
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Food Network personality and “Bar Rescue” star Chef Brian Duffy is heading back to Columbia for the 2026 Southeastern BBQ Showdown, onceContinue Reading
SC7 Expedition winds along storied Lynches River
2025-07-23
State leaders paddle along river named for one of the four S.C. signers of the Declaration of Independence S.C. Senator Mike Reichenbach and S.C. DepartmentContinue Reading
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT KICKOFF this Saturday, July 26
2025-07-22
Event will precede the annual NNO nationwide event to be held next month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) isContinue Reading
Richland County to Welcome $112.5 Million Solar Farm
2025-07-17
EASTOVER – A new solar energy project is coming to southeast Richland County. Pontiac Solar LLC has announced plans to invest $112.5 million to buildContinue Reading
New Pickleball Courts Open in Blythewood
2025-07-17
BLYTHEWOOD – The Richland County Recreation Commission officially opened six brand-new pickleball courts at Blythewood Park on July 10, offering residents a fresh and excitingContinue Reading
Richland County Approves $1.45 Billion Budget for 2025-2026
2025-07-16
Richland County Council has officially adopted its budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. During a meeting held June 17, Council approved the $1,457,108,024 spending plan afterContinue Reading
Richland County Named Fire Safe South Carolina Community
2025-07-16
Richland County’s Fire Marshal’s Office has earned the title of a Fire Safe South Carolina Community, a designation that recognizes its strong commitment to publicContinue Reading