Two Riverbanks Gorillas to Relocate to Dallas Zoo
2026-02-10
Two young gorillas born at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden are preparing for a major move this spring. Moyo and ZaKota, both born in 2018, willContinue Reading
South Carolina Philharmonic announces two new board members
2026-02-09
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Philharmonic has appointed Carol Addy and Hassan Anderson to its Board of Directors, adding two community leaders with strong tiesContinue Reading
Riverbanks Roars into 2026 with New Lions, Free Fridays, and Exciting Seasonal Events
2026-01-19
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off 2026 with the arrival of two young African lions, the return of Free Fridays for local residents, andContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson Honors Miriam Atria in Congressional Record
2026-01-13
Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina recognized Miriam Atria in the Congressional Record on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, during the 119th Congress, honoring her distinguishedContinue Reading
South Carolina Philharmonic Presents the Andy Armstrong Festival
2026-01-07
A trio of music-filled evenings celebrating artistic brilliance and community COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic will present the Andy Armstrong Festival, a three-concertContinue Reading
Wicked to return to the Koger Center
2025-12-22
The Broadway sensation Wicked will return to the Koger Center for the Arts from March 25 through April 5, 2026. Tickets go on sale DecemberContinue Reading
South Carolina Philharmonic returns with 3rd Annual “Home for the Holidays”
2025-12-02
Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Home for the Holidays on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center forContinue Reading
Holiday Lights on the River is underway
2025-12-01
Holiday Lights on the River—an annual tradition that transforms Saluda Shoals Park into a shimmering winter wonderland—is now running nightly through December 31. The eventContinue Reading
Philharmonic introduces all-access pass
2025-12-01
The South Carolina Philharmonic has introduced a new all-access subscription option: SCP GO. For just $20 a month per member, the pass provides admission toContinue Reading
Finlay Park Reopens After $25 Million Revitalization
2025-11-26
The City of Columbia celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park on November 15, marking the completion of a major revitalization project that restores oneContinue Reading
Huntington the Sea Turtle Returns to the Ocean
2025-11-26
On October 20, Riverbanks staff joined partners from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and South Carolina State Parks to release a juvenileContinue Reading