Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition
2025-01-14
Columbia will play host to the Metropolitan Opera’s Laffont Competition on Saturday, January 18, providing a showcase for young, aspiring opera singers from across theContinue Reading
Girl Scouts Kick Off 2025 Cookie Season with Exciting Lineup
2025-01-13
COLUMBIA, SC – It’s that sweet time of year again! Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands have officially launched the 2025 Girl Scout CookieContinue Reading
Richland County Council welcomes new members
2025-01-10
Richland County officially welcomed two new council members into office Thursday and swore in four others who were re-elected in the November election. Council alsoContinue Reading
Red Cross Shares Tips for Heating Your Home Safely This Winter
2025-01-08
South Carolina — As temperatures drop, the American Red Cross of South Carolina is urging families to take precautions to heat their homes safely andContinue Reading
New I-20 West Ramp to I-26 West Opens on January 9th
2025-01-08
Columbia, SC — The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is opening a new exit ramp from I-20 West to I-26 West on January 9,Continue Reading
The New Orleans blues
2025-01-08
By Tom Poland, A Southern Writer TomPoland.net New Orleans-bound, Georgia Dawgs Andy and I left Columbia, South Carolina, December 31 at 7:30 am Headed toContinue Reading
Enjoy Music and Wine at “Wolfgang & Wine” Event
2025-01-03
The South Carolina Philharmonic will host an evening of music and wine at the Koger Center on Thursday, January 18, at 7:30 p.m. The event,Continue Reading
Section of Saluda Riverwalk to Temporarily Close for Zoo Construction
2024-12-31
The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced that a portion of the Saluda Riverwalk trail will be closed beginning January 6 to ensure publicContinue Reading
The Director Selectee for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources
2024-12-27
Why Dr. Tom Mullikin is the perfect choice to lead SCDNR into the future By W. Thomas Smith Jr. More than two years ago,Continue Reading
Columbia City Council Approves New Parking Rates and Policies
2024-12-26
The Columbia City Council approved changes to the city’s parking rate ordinance during its December 4 meeting, following months of discussions with citizens, hospitality districts,Continue Reading
Aging’s hidden beauty
2024-12-25
By Tom PolandTomPoland.net No more glory years, a beauty nonetheless. A junkyard hiding in woods surprised me. Old cars and pick-ups sat at odd angles,Continue Reading