Attorney, retired military officer recognized by Briggs family, other civil rights leaders By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, a Camden-based attorney and retired two-star commander of the S.C. State Guard who today chairs the state’s floodwater commission, was singularly honored by the Briggs family (the case of BriggsContinue Reading
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley made a stop at Irmo Town Park on Saturday, February 17, as part of her ‘Beast of the Southeast’ bus tour. The former United Nations Ambassador and South Carolina governor aimed to garner more voter attention as she campaigns in the South. During her visit,Continue Reading
Spring start date instead of Summer and a three-day resiliency conference in May W. Thomas Smith Jr. PLANS FOR THIS YEAR’S SOUTH CAROLINA 7 (SC7) expedition are in full swing with an advanced kickoff date (Spring launch instead of Summer), new tracks being mapped out for new destination stops, aContinue Reading
Richland County, in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA) and Wholespire Richland County, is organizing the second Go Red for Women Lunch & Learn event. This initiative, inspired by the AHA’s Go Red for Women campaign, aims to raise awareness about heart health among women. The event is scheduledContinue Reading
Columbia Opportunity Resource’s (COR) Crash Course Columbia is gearing up for its 2024 edition on March 7-8. This program, now in its 11th year, offers participants the chance to explore and appreciate the diverse offerings of Columbia. The itinerary includes visits to entertainment districts, meetings with community leaders, tours ofContinue Reading
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is hosting a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference on February 21, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbia Greystone (200 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia). The event marks the beginning of AFA’s 2024 national Educating America Tour. Open toContinue Reading
Richland County employees proudly participated in National Wear Red Day on February 2, as part of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) initiative to raise awareness about heart disease in women. The County’s commitment to promoting heart health for women will continue with various upcoming events: Move More Challenge: Later thisContinue Reading
Quinton Epps, the Richland County Conservation Division manager, received recognition for his dedicated service of 10 years to the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) during the recent S.C. Conservation Partnership Conference in Myrtle Beach. Lynn Pilewski, immediate past president of the S.C. Conservation District Employees Association, presented theContinue Reading
Early voting for the Republican Presidential Primary is in full swing, offering voters the opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of the official election day. The early voting period began on Monday, February 12, and will continue until Thursday, February 22. Residents in Lexington County can participate in early votingContinue Reading
On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) hosted its Annual Training Session in Columbia, where individuals were acknowledged for their graduation from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government. Special recognition was given to those who had successfully completed the Advanced version of the course.Continue Reading
The highly anticipated sixth-annual Cottontown Art Crawl is set to take place on March 9 from 10 am to 4 pm in the historic downtown Columbia neighborhood. The event promises a vibrant showcase of local and regional artists, bringing creativity and entertainment to porches, streets, and lawns. Key details aboutContinue Reading