By Nathan Ballentine I am proud to be working with like-minded colleagues in the State House to fight for conservative reforms that put South Carolinians first. We are taking bold action to rein in wasteful spending, secure South Carolina’s energy future and eliminate conflicts of interest in auditing. This week,Continue Reading
Tickets are on sale now for the March 27 Taste of Lake Murray to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia. Dance the night away with music from Band of Oz on the main stage and The Reggie Sullivan Band on the outdoor stage. Sample flavors from aroundContinue Reading
East Coast Premiere of Dreams in Flight Comes to Columbia on February 22 Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic, recipient of the 2024 Governor’s Award for the Arts, continues its 60th Anniversary Season with a highly anticipated performance featuring GRAMMY®-winning banjo duo Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn. The concert,Continue Reading
Mullikin received three unanimous confirmations in run-up to new post By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin – acclaimed global expedition leader, attorney, university professor, retired two-star military commander, and founding chair of the S.C. Floodwater Commission – began his first full day in office asContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off 2025 with the return of Free Fridays and the introduction of a new giraffe, Tahini. Free Fridays, a community favorite, allows Richland and Lexington County residents to enjoy complimentary admission every Friday through February. Guests can explore the Zoo’s diverse wildlife and conservationContinue Reading
Columbia announces a one-year extension of the Grocery Access Pilot (GAP) program in partnership with Instacart. The initiative aims to continue combating food insecurity and reducing diet-related illnesses across the city. Many people face food insecurity or unequal access to fresh and healthy foods depending on where they live. USDAContinue Reading
Richland County recently honored Bill Peters, Director of Operational Services, as he retires after more than 20 years of dedicated service. A special recognition was held on January 29 to celebrate his contributions to the county. Peters has played a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and public services, leavingContinue Reading
As part of the Yaschik Foundation Music Series, the University of South Carolina School of Music, in collaboration with the Anne Frank Center at USC, will host a screening of the 1924 silent film The City Without Jews (Die Stadt ohne Juden). The event will be February 13 from 6Continue Reading
Columbia artists have an exciting opportunity to showcase their talents while making a meaningful impact on the community. The Columbia Streams Art Program is now accepting applications for micro-grants ranging from $500 to $1,500, awarding funding to 20 local artists. Eligible projects must align with one of the following themes:Continue Reading
As severe winter weather and wildfires continue to affect communities across the country, the American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood or platelets to help maintain a stable blood supply. Donors of all blood types, especially type O negative, are needed to ensure hospitals can continue to provideContinue Reading
We’re two weeks into our legislative session and the excitement is building. House committees are currently engaged in taking public testimony and preparing for the upcoming floor debates on many issues you’ve let me know are important to you. In total, there were more than 31 committee and subcommittee meetings,Continue Reading