Columbia extends Instacart partnership
2025-02-09
Columbia announces a one-year extension of the Grocery Access Pilot (GAP) program in partnership with Instacart. The initiative aims to continue combating food insecurity andContinue Reading
FEMA Extends Deadline for Hurricane Helene Relief to January 28
2025-01-22
At the request of South Carolina, the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for those impacted by Hurricane Helene has been extended to January 28,Continue Reading
Lawmakers seek solution to ‘liquor liability’
2025-01-21
By Al Dozier Local lawmakers say the increasing impact of rising insurance rates on restaurants and nightclubs is creating a crisis in the business community.Continue 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
Rep. Joe Wilson Statement on Recent Domestic Terrorist Activity
2025-01-03
Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on the recent terrorist activity in the United States: “The FBI defines ‘domestic terrorism’ as “Violent, criminal actsContinue 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
Wilson on House Passage of FY25 NDAA
2024-12-16
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson, Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House voted on passage of theContinue Reading
Richland voters choose to continue the penny tax
2024-11-13
Richland County voters have opted to extend the county’s 1 percent special sales and use tax, also known as the “Transportation Penny,” which will continueContinue Reading
Republicans hold in the House, appear to flip 4 seats in SC Senate
2024-11-07
The Republican Party had a strong showing in South Carolina’s recent election, particularly in the state Senate, where they flipped four seats and came closeContinue Reading
Columbia Airport Expressway Named After Congressman Joe Wilson
2024-10-31
The Columbia Airport Expressway now bears the name of Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), honoring his long-standing commitment to South Carolina. Officials and community members gatheredContinue Reading
Richland County to Receive Federal Disaster Assistance
2024-10-09
Governor Henry McMaster, along with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), has announced that Richland County is now eligible for expedited federal individual disasterContinue Reading