A Quilts of Valor Wrapping Ceremony was held at the April 14 meeting of the North Springs Home and Garden Club. The club’s first four quilts were awarded to neighborhood service veterans during the February 9, 2015 meeting, and now, 10 years later, the club has awarded its 68th and 69th quilts to either active duty or honorably discharged U.S. […]
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Richland County and Transitions Homeless Center celebrate Federal Investment in Homeless Services
On Monday, April 21, Richland County Government and Transitions Homeless Center kicked off National Community Development Week and National Volunteer Week with a joint press conference highlighting Richland County’s investment of more than $560,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support individuals experiencing homelessness. The event, hosted at the Transitions Day Center, recognized federal funds administered by Richland […]
PalmettoPride to launch S.C. Sweep Campaign
PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, is launching its new SC Sweep campaign. The statewide initiative encourages citizens, along with PalmettoPride and its partners, to work together in preserving the natural beauty of South Carolina by picking up litter all across the state. Taking place April 25 through May 4, PalmettoPride’s SC Sweep campaign is encouraging South Carolina citizens to choose […]
Keep foreign IP thieves out of South Carolina’s economy
EditorialSouth Carolina has staked its economic future on innovation, and that bet is paying off. Life sciences is our state’s fastest-growing industry, with an economic impact of $25.7 billion per year. Meanwhile, employment in the Palmetto State’s booming tech industry has grown by nearly a quarter since 2019. But with success comes risk. Our rapid economic growth has made us […]
Columbia City Council holds first budget workshop of the year
Before the Tuesday, April 15 City Council meeting council held its first budget workshop of the year. Topics included a comprehensive budget overview, updates on special revenue funds, a presentation on marketing and communications planning, and an operational update from Columbia Water. To begin the formal City Council meeting, council presented the National Small Business Week Proclamation, recognizing the vital […]
CHNA Yard of the Month
The Smith family of Rickenbaker Road has been selected as the Cross Hill Neighborhood Association April 2025 Yard of the Month. The Smiths will enjoy several deluxe car washes provided by the April sponsor, Tommy’s Express Car Wash.
City of Columbia issues statement regarding the “Busted Plug”
The City of Columbia is strategically exploring the best possible permanent location for the iconic “Busted Plug” sculpture. Our vision is to integrate this beloved artwork into the most appropriate public space to be determined as part of an evaluation process, ensuring it remains a valued part of our city’s landscape. The removal of “Busted Plug” from its previous downtown […]
US News rankings: USC’s International MBA remains top in the country
For the 11th straight year, the University of South Carolina (USC) has earned the No. 1 ranking in the country for its International MBA program, according to the 2025 Best Graduate School rankings released April 8 by U.S. News & World Report. The Darla Moore School of Business has ranked in the top three nationally for its IMBA program for […]
City Council declares March as Social Work Month
To begin the City Council meeting Tuesday, March 18, City Council presented a special proclamation declaring March 2025 as Social Work Month throughout the City of Columbia and the Midlands area of South Carolina and encouraged all residents to recognize and appreciate the valuable contributions of social workers and create a more just and compassionate society. Director of Homeless Services […]
Richland County Council honors the life and legacy of Angie Stone
Richland County Council met Tuesday, March 18. All members were present. A resolution recognizing Alfreda W. Tindal’s 45 years of service to Richland County was presented by the council. A resolution to honor the life and legacy of Angie Stone was ratified by the council. As part of the county administrator’s report, the Richland County Conservation Commission’s FY 25-26 Annual […]
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