The Rainbow Restoration Charity Golf Classic was held May 13 at Cobblestone Golf Club in Blythewood and raised $118,500 for five beneficiaries diagnosed with cancer. Reed and Heather Mattingly began the tournaments in 2012, and since then the Rainbow Restoration Charity Golf Classic has gifted a total of $900,992.88 benefitingContinue Reading

West Columbia, S.C., June 2, 2026 – During the 1st half of 2026, Midlands area animal rescue organizations were awarded Promoting Animal Welfare (PAW) grants by local non-profit, Southern Paw Partners, Inc. dba Thrifty Paws Boutique in West Columbia, S.C. They include: Animal Protection League, Arcadia Animal Rescue, Basset RescueContinue Reading

Columbia, S.C. – Mayor Daniel Rickenmann joined representatives from the Babcock Center on November 6 to reveal the 32nd Official City Ornament, celebrating Columbia’s rich history and community spirit. This year’s ornament features The Arcade Building, a historic landmark in downtown Columbia. Crafted with 24-karat gold on brass, each ornamentContinue Reading

Columbia is set to host the first of three fundraising events for Sistercare, an organization dedicated to helping victims and families recover from domestic violence. The inaugural event will take place during the Soda City Market downtown, aiming to raise funds and awareness. Visitors can look forward to a varietyContinue Reading

Miss Irmo Plus, Leighton Mount, a teacher at H E Corley Elementary is supporting the District 5 Foundation as her platform this spring. She has first-hand experience with the kind of help the Foundation provides for students and teachers in our school district. The District 5 Foundation supports the SnackContinue Reading