Lake Crashes
2021-06-02
Lake Murray saw two major boating accidents over the Memorial weekend as thousands took to the water taking advantage of the mild temperatures and blueContinue Reading
Fireworks with the Phil at Segra Park, Home of the Columbia Fireflies
2021-05-27
The SC Philharmonic and the Columbia Fireflies today announced a partnership to bring the Midlands a full orchestral patriotic concert with a fireworks finale toContinue Reading
First responders host sixth annual joint-agency blood drive
2021-05-26
Richland County deputies, Columbia Police officers, and Columbia firefighters compete for most blood donor votes in the annual drive By W. Thomas Smith Jr. TheContinue Reading
Storm drain project aims to raise water quality awareness
2021-05-21
Richland County Stormwater Management, in partnership with Columbia Water, is asking residents for help marking local storm drains – and beautifying their neighborhoods in theContinue Reading
BACK YOUR WATER campaign promotes clean, vibrant waterways in S.C.
2021-05-21
The South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) and Global Eco Adventures (GEA) are teaming up in a new conservation campaign to help promote andContinue Reading
Richland County calls for input on land development
2021-05-20
A draft of Richland County’s revamped Land Development Code (LDC) is available for public review, and residents will soon have several opportunities to comment onContinue Reading
Staff shortages cause delays in trash pickup
2021-05-20
Because of staff shortages for contracted trash haulers, Richland County residents might see delays in curbside pickup of garbage and yard waste. The County contractsContinue Reading
County prepares for mosquito spraying, surveillance
2021-05-20
Vector Control staff are gearing up for Richland County’s annual mosquito-spraying campaign. As part of efforts to control the adult mosquito population, crews will conductContinue Reading
The COMET offers free COVID-19 vaccines
2021-05-18
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), in partnership with Health Force, LLC, is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations as May 3. Vaccines are freeContinue Reading
Reggaetronic Music Festival returns to Lake Murray
2021-05-18
The 8th annual Reggaetronic Music Festival is returning to Spence Island on Lake Murray on 19 June 2021. The free-floating festival will take place fromContinue Reading
Team Lake Murray Country to compete in World Food Championship
2021-05-13
The World Food Championships (WFC) just completed the South Carolina Super Regional Qualifier and selected numerous local chefs to make up the first-ever Team LakeContinue Reading