The City of Columbia celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park on November 15, marking the completion of a major revitalization project that restores one of the city’s most iconic public spaces. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the park’s main stage and oval green, followed by a full dayContinue Reading
On October 20, Riverbanks staff joined partners from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and South Carolina State Parks to release a juvenile green sea turtle named Huntington into an inlet leading to the ocean—near the same area where the turtle originally hatched. Huntington’s release marks another achievementContinue Reading
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and kick off the holiday season. Saluda Shoals Park will hold the annual Sleigh Bell Trot November 24 and the Sleigh Bell Stroll November 25. The after-dark events offer participants a chance to run or walk through Holiday Lights on the River —Continue Reading
COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia invites the community to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park on Saturday, November 15 at 10 a.m. The weekend celebration marks the revitalization of one of Columbia’s most beloved landmarks, featuring new spaces for recreation, entertainment, and community connection. Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA — Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) has announced the selection of Vickie Davis as its new Executive Director. Following a nationwide search, the CCLMC Executive Director Search Committee recommended Davis for the position, earning unanimous approval from the Board of Directors. With more than 25 years of experience inContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will host Artist Homecoming 2025: Vault to Vision, a two-day celebration September 25–26 marking the reopening of the Lipscomb Art Gallery after more than two years of renovations and updates. “Artist Homecoming 2025: Vault to Vision is more than an event—it’s a reunion for SouthContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden officially opened the Saluda Skyride on August 29, marking a major milestone in its Bridge to the Wild vision for the future. The new aerial transport system connects the Zoo and Botanical Garden campuses across the Saluda River, offering visitors a bird’s-eye view ofContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the north end of Riverfront Park (4122 River Drive) will reopen on August 23, following improvements to the concrete path along the lower trail. The upgrades are designed to enhance accessibility, safety, and the overall visitor experience.Continue Reading
COLUMBIA – On July 24, regional leaders from the Midlands Business Leadership Group (MBLG) and the River Alliance gathered at the Saluda Riverwalk to unveil 3RVRS, a new brand identity aimed at uniting and elevating the riverfront communities of Lexington and Richland counties, including the cities of Cayce, Columbia, andContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is keeping the fun rolling into late summer with a fresh lineup of events, new animal residents, and even a chance to make a difference in conservation—all while enjoying one of the Midlands’ favorite destinations. New Faces You’ll Want to Meet Suci the Sumatran TigerSuci (pronouncedContinue Reading
State leaders paddle along river named for one of the four S.C. signers of the Declaration of Independence S.C. Senator Mike Reichenbach and S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Boardmember Jerry Lee joined Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of SCDNR; on the historic Lynches River in Florence County, S.C., Saturday, JulyContinue Reading