The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (Mirci) has officially begun construction on Millwood Place, a new transitional living home for unhoused young women in Columbia. This facility aims to provide safe, stable housing and support for female-identifying adolescents aged 17-22 who are at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. TheContinue Reading
Turning Pages SC, an adult literacy and alternative education organization, proudly announced that its Executive Director, Lisa Cole, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Internset, a global education and workforce development company based in India. Founded in 2022, Internset connects college students and entry-level professionals with virtualContinue Reading
Willie Robertson, star of Duck Dynasty, will be in Columbia on October 3 for a special event benefitting Providence Home, a Christ-centered ministry that provides temporary housing and permanent hope for men overcoming challenges related to addiction and incarceration. The event, An Evening with Willie Robertson, will take place atContinue Reading
From Congressman Joe Wilson If you were impacted by Hurricane Helene, here is some vital information to ensure your safety and recovery. After the Storm: Be aware of dangers: Stay vigilant for hazards like downed power lines, contaminated water, and potential gas leaks. Document damage: Capture photos and take writtenContinue Reading
The Midlands Light Opera Society is set to enchant audiences with Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved operetta, Iolanthe, from September 27 to 29. Performances will take place at 7:30 PM on both the 27th and 28th, with a matinee at 3 PM on the 29th. All shows will be held inContinue Reading
A recent report from the National Park Service (NPS) reveals that Congaree National Park experienced a record-breaking 250,114 visitors in 2023, who collectively spent approximately $14,881,000 in nearby communities. This influx of spending not only supported 173 jobs in the local area but also contributed nearly $18,000,000 in total economicContinue Reading
Irmo’s vibrant art venue, Artistic Aspirations, has teamed up with Mary’s Mobile Market to bring a series of exciting community events to the heart of Irmo. Opened in 2024, Artistic Aspirations has quickly become a hub for arts and crafts, and will now host Mary’s Mobile Market throughout the fallContinue Reading
Columbia Animal Services will offer free pet adoptions at Animal Mission’s 17th Annual Palmetto Peanut Boil on Saturday, September 28, from noon to 6 p.m. The event will take place on the 2900 Block of Devine Street. In addition to free adoptions, Animal Services will be collecting donations to supportContinue Reading
Columbia has introduced a new online portal designed to simplify the pet licensing process for residents. The platform offers a convenient, user-friendly way for pet owners to register or renew their pet licenses from home. License fees are $5 for spayed or neutered pets and $25 for intact pets. LicensingContinue Reading
Beloved former WIS-TV personality Joe Pinner has passed away, as confirmed by his family on Sunday afternoon. Pinner began his career in radio before transitioning to television broadcasting, joining WIS in 1963, just a decade after the station’s inception. Over the course of his 55-year career at WIS, Pinner tookContinue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has granted permits for the first-ever Crystal Lagoons amenity in the state. Located in northeast Columbia, construction is set to begin in early 2025. “This approval from DHEC marks a pivotal moment for the Crystal Lagoons project,” said Joseph Baldassarra,Continue Reading