The Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG) Area Agency on Aging celebrated the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 13. Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Will Brennan and Connie Munn, Director of the South Carolina Department on Aging, delivered remarks at the event, which was attended byContinue Reading
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and Public Works crews are continuing their efforts to clear road obstructions following the impact of Hurricane Helene. As of noon on Saturday, 410 obstructed roads had been reported, with workers clearing 240 and 170 roads still in need of attention. In a social mediaContinue Reading
The Still Standing Women’s Health Empowerment Luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 12, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Lexington Municipal Conference Center, 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington. This year’s event will feature Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford as the keynote speaker, focusing on the critical issue of domesticContinue Reading
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is excited to announce the continuation of its POWR (Participate Outdoors with Respect) Series, designed for women seeking to enhance their outdoor skills and confidence. Building on the success of previous events, this program offers a variety of classes aimed at both beginners and thoseContinue Reading
Discount tickets are now available for the 155th South Carolina State Fair, running from October 9-20 in Columbia. Fairgoers can save up to 50 percent on admission and ride tickets by purchasing in advance through October 8 at participating Circle K locations or online at SCStateFair.org. Discount Prices: Admission tickets:Continue Reading
The South Carolina State Farmers Market will host its annual Fall Plant and Flower Festival from October 4-6. Visitors can shop a variety of fall plants, flowers, pumpkins, and unique home, yard, and garden décor. There will also be Certified SC Grown fall produce available. Master Gardeners will be on-siteContinue Reading
The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (Mirci) has officially begun construction on Millwood Place, a new transitional living home for unhoused young women in Columbia. This facility aims to provide safe, stable housing and support for female-identifying adolescents aged 17-22 who are at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. TheContinue Reading
Turning Pages SC, an adult literacy and alternative education organization, proudly announced that its Executive Director, Lisa Cole, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Internset, a global education and workforce development company based in India. Founded in 2022, Internset connects college students and entry-level professionals with virtualContinue Reading
Willie Robertson, star of Duck Dynasty, will be in Columbia on October 3 for a special event benefitting Providence Home, a Christ-centered ministry that provides temporary housing and permanent hope for men overcoming challenges related to addiction and incarceration. The event, An Evening with Willie Robertson, will take place atContinue Reading
Town of Lexington police arrested Keith Dwayne Miles, 57, following a barricaded standoff on September 22 in the 100 block of Palm Court. Officers responded to a call involving the kidnapping of a woman who had been held against her will and assaulted for several hours. The victim managed toContinue Reading
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