Vouchers for qualified low-income seniors 60 and older in Richland County will be distributed June 5 from 9 am – 1 pm, at Grace United Methodist Church. The church is at 410 Harbison Boulevard, Columbia. The vouchers may be used at any approved market locations this summer. The vouchers areContinue Reading
On May 26, a ceremony at Richland County’s Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center honored seven detainees for completing their GED certification coursework. Since 2017, 64 detainees have successfully completed the 12-week GED testing program, which consists of coursework in math, reading, science and social studies.Continue Reading
On May 19, St. Andrews Optimists received an update on the work of Palmetto Place with a presentation from Laird Weaver, recently appointed Development Manager. Weaver, who has become fluent in the operation of Palmetto Place in a very short time, addressed the mission and volunteer opportunities there. Palmetto PlaceContinue Reading
National EMS Week (May 21-27) celebrates the emergency medical service profession and its providers, shining a spotlight on first responders. This year, Richland County EMS recognized a paramedic and an EMT from each shift who consistently work well with others, maintain a positive attitude and are dedicated to fulfilling theContinue Reading
Land trusts provide benefits to everyone living in or visiting local communities – from beautiful scenery and wildlife habitat to fresh water, flood mitigation, and recreational opportunities. The Mast General Store believes in the work of its local land trust partners and will donate 20 percent of the day’s salesContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is set to celebrate summer with new and returning shows and events. MARS 1001 takes viewers away from planet Earth, into space, and across the solar system to Mars. Debuting May 27, the planetarium experience follows the fictional story of the Mars IRIS 1 mission,Continue Reading
The Mid-Carolina Daylily Society will present its 23rd annual show and sale on June 3 at the Asbury Memorial Methodist Church located at 1005 Asbury Drive, Columbia. Admission is free and open to the public from 1 – 4 pm. Entries for the show will be accepted from 8 –Continue Reading
Lake Murray Blvd from Nursery Road to I-26 will be shut down for the funeral procession of fallen Irmo Firefighter James Muller, says Irmo Police. The area will be closed from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, May 31. Authorities ask the public to avoid the area.Continue Reading
This is a memorial forming in front of the flagpole at Irmo Fire District HQ for fallen firefighter James MullerContinue Reading
“It is with great sadness that Chief Mike Sonefeld and the Officers and Members of the Irmo Fire District announce the death of an on-duty firefighter due to a structural collapse during fire suppression efforts on Friday, May 26, 2023. Fire protection services from multiple fire departments were performing interiorContinue Reading
CHAMBER CRAWL brings small classical ensembles to your favorite neighborhood watering holes. We’re heading downtown on Wednesday, May 26 to the original Craft & Draft (2706 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205). Doors are at 6:00 PM, and the concert is at 7:00 PM. Tickets are only $20, and Craft &Continue Reading