Small Earthquake Reported Near Elgin Early Tuesday
2026-01-20
Did you feel it? A minor earthquake was recorded early Tuesday morning near Elgin, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 2.2-magnitude earthquake struck atContinue Reading
South Carolina Green Industry Conference and Trade Show Set for January 29–30
2026-01-19
The South Carolina Green Industry Association (SC Green) will host its annual Conference and Trade Show at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on January 29Continue Reading
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship Accepting Applications Through January 31
2026-01-19
Singer Marian Anderson performs at DAR Constitution Hall in 1943. Undergraduate and graduate students studying music may apply for a one-time $5,000 scholarship honoring herContinue Reading
SCDNR Director receives rare recognition in Boston
2026-01-19
Mullikin honored aboard the oldest still-serving warship in the United States Navy By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. DepartmentContinue Reading
The Boardr Skateboarding Series Returns to Irmo This Spring
2026-01-19
The Boardr, one of the nation’s premier skateboarding contest series, is returning to Irmo this spring, bringing high-energy competition and community spirit to the localContinue Reading
Buddhist Monks on Walk for Peace Visit Columbia Area
2026-01-15
Buddhist monks participating in the national Walk for Peace pilgrimage recently visited the Columbia area as part of their journey from Texas to Washington, D.C.Continue Reading
Mackey, Pugh Re-elected Chair and Vice Chair
2026-01-15
At its first regularly scheduled meeting of 2026, Richland County Council re-elected Councilwoman Jesica Mackey as chair and Councilman Derrek Pugh as vice chair. Mackey,Continue Reading
Elite Fight Club celebrates martial artists during annual banquet
2026-01-12
South Carolina Black Belt Hall of Fame presents several awards during ceremonial dinner in the Upstate By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Guests and inductees ofContinue Reading
IRS Announces Jan. 26 Start of 2026 Tax Filing Season; Online Tools Available to Help Taxpayers
2026-01-09
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced that Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, will mark the opening of the nation’s 2026 tax filing season. Taxpayers willContinue Reading
Day of Service Record Expungement Fair Set for MLK Day
2026-01-06
The 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, in partnership with Brookland Baptist Church and several legal organizations, will host a Record Expungement Fair on Monday, January 19,Continue Reading
County Administrator Brown Graduates from Criminal Justice Academy
2025-12-30
Rivchland County Administrator Leonardo Brown has graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy as a member of Basic Detention Class 482. The academy’s BasicContinue Reading