The State Museum will be holding an accessibility morning this Saturday, May 13 from 9 – 11am. This program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience at the museum. Guests who are neurodiverse, autistic, orContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced the next step in Phase One of the Zoo’s Bridge to the Wild development project. A new, larger habitat for Riverbanks’ Komodo dragons is on the horizon and expected to open in the spring of 2024. Thanks to a bequest by the late Mr.Continue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Education law is a tiered system, in line with one of our nation’s founding principles: federalism. Per the 10th Amendment, education is within the purview of each of the 50 states or their local jurisdictions. The federal government does, however, play a significant role. The federal EveryContinue Reading
Richland County hosted an informal Lunch and Learn event for county employees May 3 in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Staff from Columbia-based Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. (MIRCI) discussed the organization and its benefits to the community. Attendees received tips on self-care, mental wellness and mindfulness from MIRCIContinue Reading
The Richland County Conservation Commission recently collaborated with the Friends of Harbison State Forest and other agencies to help create an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant trail and shelter. The Friends of Harbison State Forest hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting at the site for the new Eagle ADA PathwayContinue Reading
Ten Lexington-Richland School District Five students have been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. The 10 students who were selected will receive up to $24,000 in fellowship funds from the program while they complete a degree leading to initial teacher certification. The students include: Joshua Dean (Dutch Fork High,Continue Reading
Stating that it is “about time Republicans across our state and county were made aware of the range of actions from our body,” the new leadership of the Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP) released the numerous actions the party has taken over the past two years. These actions were plannedContinue Reading
The SC Philharmonic held their inaugural Chamber Crawl 5k run/walk on Thursday, May 4 at Saluda Shoals. Starting at 4pm the park was full of avid runners and families out for the exercise and camaraderie. Food and beverages were provided for all that participated along with a concert featuring SCContinue Reading
From XVI World Bass Championship to Bassmaster Elite Series, and Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour – Lake Murray is The Top Fishing Destination Photo Credit: Major League Fishing Columbia, S.C. – Over the last 6 months Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) has hosted the biggest andContinue Reading
The flock at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced its first-ever hatchings of two rare blue-billed curassows. The milestone comes on the heels of Riverbanks receiving the Plume Award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Avian Scientific Advisory Group. Riverbanks has long served as a leader in avicultureContinue Reading
Broadway in Columbia, presented by Bank of America, has announced Broadway’s biggest hits will be coming to Columbia’s Koger Center for the Arts as part of the 2022-2023 Season. The Series will move from two performances per show to a minimum of three performances of each Broadway Base package show.Continue Reading