Community members are invited to take part in the 2026 Walk, Run & Roll on March 22 from 2–5 p.m. at Canalside in Columbia, an inclusive event supporting brain injury survivors and their families — including veterans impacted by service-related traumatic brain injuries. Organizers say many individuals in the communityContinue Reading
As measles cases continue to rise in South Carolina, Prisma Health has implemented additional protective measures across its hospitals, effective February 5, to help safeguard patients, visitors and staff. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), South Carolina currently has the nation’s largest measles outbreak. New SafetyContinue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will host a drop-in public meeting Tuesday, February 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the DoubleTree hotel, 2100 Bush River Road in Columbia, to discuss Phase 3C of the Carolina Crossroads Project. The multiphase Carolina Crossroads initiative is designed to reconfigure andContinue Reading
Columbia took a major step toward shaping the future of its riverfront at the Dec. 16 City Council meeting, approving a professional services contract with Field Operations LLC to lead planning and design of a comprehensive master plan for the Riverfront District and a schematic design for a new RiverfrontContinue Reading
Stamp collectors and history enthusiasts alike are invited to attend the Columbia Philatelic Society’s fall/winter stamp show, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13, and Saturday, Feb. 14, in West Columbia. The show will be held at the Tri-City Leisure Center, located at 485 Brooks Avenue, the same venue used for theContinue Reading
The Jasper Project has announced the roster of Midlands-area visual artists selected to participate in Jasper’s Degenerate Art Project II, to be held February 11–28 at Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton Street in Columbia’s Congaree Vista. A total of 43 artists were chosen by a panel of artists and Jasper ProjectContinue Reading
Wingard’s Market has announced the details of their Valentine’s Dinner with Vera Stewart – A Local Celebration of Love, Flavor & Community February 14 from 7–9 pm, with the bar opening at 6:30 pm. The evening invites couples, friends, and community members to celebrate Valentine’s Day with local fare andContinue Reading
S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame recognized in a concurrent resolution by the S.C.House and Senate By Chris Carter The South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame was formally recognized and honored in a concurrent resolution adopted by the S.C. General Assembly, Tuesday, February 3, 2026. A portion of theContinue Reading
A winter storm moved through the Midlands on Jan. 30–31, blanketing the area with about 3 to 4 inches of snow. Roads were largely closed for a day or two, and lingering conditions prompted delayed starts or closures for many schools and offices through Feb. 2. Photos by Jennifer Totten.Continue Reading
Resolution recognizes the success of the South Carolina Seven Expedition By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A South Carolina Senate Resolution commending Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), the men and women of SCDNR, and the leaders of the statewide South Carolina Seven (SC7) ExpeditionContinue Reading