The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission has approved updates to the bridge program, including directing an additional $200 million to bridges following the appropriation from the General Assembly. The 2025 list approved by the commission action prioritizes bridge projects SCDOT expects to begin in the coming years with current and future funding appropriations. Secretary of Transportation Justin P. Powell […]
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City of Columbia launches public service campaign to raise awareness about opioid overdose prevention
The City of Columbia has launched its public service campaign to raise awareness about opioid overdose prevention. In a united effort led by the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE), The Courage Center, and A Second Chance Resource Center, the initiative delivers a clear and vital message: “Strong Communities Carry Narcan. Because Every Life Is Worth Saving.” This initiative […]
Columbia VA staff honors former POW and Vietnam war hero
The Columbia VA Health Care System welcomed U.S. Air Force Veteran and former Prisoner of War Wallace “Moe” Newcomb during a recent visit to the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center, where staff gathered to honor his service and hear his incredible story of resilience and sacrifice. A native of Easton, Pennsylvania, Newcomb now resides in South Carolina with […]
Health, Social, and Environmental Affairs Committee discusses environmental strategies
The City of Columbia’s Health, Social, and Environmental Affairs Committee convened with City leadership and staff July 15 to discuss priorities and strategies that advance environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and community well-being. The meeting featured an update on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG). Representatives from the Central Midlands Council of Governments (COG) presented details […]
SCDOT announces completion of the Harden Street and South Main Street projects
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has announced the completion of two projects in Columbia. The Harden Street and South Main Street projects were aimed to enhance the areas and make the roadways safer. The South Main Street Project, adjacent to the State House, now includes a dedicated cycle lane, landscaping, added street lighting, new crosswalks, and more visible pavement […]
New program expands access to EMS education across S.C.
A new statewide pilot program is providing free, on-demand continuing education to emergency medical services (EMS) professionals through a grant funded partnership between the South Carolina EMS Association (SCEMSA), the South Carolina Healthcare Coalition (HCC), and Leeward Solutions. The South Carolina EMS Association Continuing Education Support Pilot Program launched July 1 through a grant funded partnership focused on expanding access […]
DPH and BHDD Headquarters relocate to the State’s Health Campus in Cayce
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) have relocated their headquarters to the State of South Carolina Health Campus located at 400 Otarre Parkway in Cayce. DPH administration and management of its programs moved to the health campus. DPH provides public health services, improvements to licensed health care […]
Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages wise charitable giving following Texas flooding disaster
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond urges donors to give wisely to charitable causes following the flooding disaster in Kerr County, Texas. “The families devastated by the flash floods in the Texas Hill Country need our help,” said Secretary Hammond. “Unfortunately, there are already reports of scammers taking advantage of this heartbreaking disaster. I encourage all donors to remain […]
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National parks draw millions of visitors each year. No two parks are the same, and some showcase glacial lakes, vast sand dunes, or tree-lined vistas as far as the eye can see. Although the United States National Park Service was not established until 1916, various departments supervised park operations prior to that. That is how it was possible for Yellowstone, […]
Rotary Club of Five Points honors outstanding Rotarians with the induction of new president, board, and committee chairs
The Rotary Club of Five Points is ushering in its 71st year serving the Midlands area of South Carolina. The club held a ceremony on July 11 at the Hilton Garden Inn for the installation of the club’s new president and president-elect for 2025-2026. Jill Michels, current President elect, has replaced Robert Walker as the new president of the Rotary […]
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