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
A Navy veteran’s final wish to spend his last days at home with family was granted, thanks to the compassionate efforts of Columbia VA Health Care System social worker Ashley Crone and the dedicated teams at Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. James Anselmo, a Pennsylvania native, was receiving care at Columbia’sContinue 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
Lexington-Richland School District Five will begin accepting applications for its 2025-2026 4-year-old kindergarten programs and 5-year-old kindergarten February 10. Potential students must be four years old on or before September 1, 2025. Parents of children meeting this age eligibility can apply now by bringing the following to their zoned elementaryContinue 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
Three District Five schools have received Merit Awards by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools.Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet has been named a National Magnet School of Excellence. “I am grateful to our dedicated teachers, staff, supportive community, and the District Magnet OfficeContinue Reading