SC NEXUS one of 12 tech hubs to receive millions in federal funding
July 2, 2024
SC NEXUS awarded $45 million to advance cyber-secure grid resilience technologies (GRT) SC NEXUS received $45 million in implementation grant funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration…
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City of Columbia partners with Sistercare for second annual toiletry drive
July 2, 2024
WHO: The City of Columbia is collaborating with Sistercare for the second annual toiletry drive. Sistercare is a nonprofit organization that helps victims and families recover from domestic violence. WHAT: Please consider donating…
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MPA Strategies selected as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina
July 2, 2024
A Statewide Public Relations and Crisis Communications Agency, MPA Strategies, has been named as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina. When announced,…
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City announces Summer of Service
July 1, 2024
The City of Columbia Public Relations, Media and Marketing Department announces Summer of Service from July 1, 2024 through October 5, 2024. Summer of Service will highlight fundraising and registration…
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South Carolina First Steps celebrates 25 years of preparing children for success in school and life
June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the creation of South Carolina First Steps. Since inception, First Steps has impacted over one million children during the most important stage…
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City’s misting stations to operate during summer heat
June 28, 2024
The City of Columbia will operate misting stations in several of the City’s parks to help guests stay cool during the summer months. Misting stations will operate Monday-Friday from 10…
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City of West Columbia Independence Day office closing, sanitation changes, and fireworks information
June 26, 2024
City Hall The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Friday, July 5,…
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Historic Columbia Executive Director Robin Waites awarded Order of the Palmetto
June 26, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster has bestowed the prestigious Order of the Palmetto upon Robin Waites, Executive Director of Historic Columbia, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion…
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The City of Columbia Community Development receives the John Sasso Award at the National Community Development Conference
June 25, 2024
The City of Columbia Community Development was recognized and received the John Sasso Award at the National Community Development Conference in Cambridge, MA. This acknowledgment reflects the department’s exceptional efforts…
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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Richland, Oconee Counties
June 25, 2024
Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, announced it is expanding operations in Richland and Oconee counties. The…
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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Oconee, Richland counties
June 25, 2024
Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee and Richland counties. The…
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Biden-Harris Administration announces availability of $25 million to help expand high-speed internet access in rural areas
June 24, 2024
Funding Provides Technical Assistance Through Local Organizations, Cooperatives and Tribes as Part of Investing in America Agenda U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden announced…
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Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann elected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Advisory Board
June 24, 2024
City of Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann was elected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Advisory Board during the USCM’s 92nd annual meeting (June 20-23), which convened nearly 200 mayors…
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City of Columbia Preservation staff receive Preservation Service Award from the State of South Carolina
June 24, 2024
Each year thousands of South Carolinians work to preserve the state’s legacy that is reflected in our historic buildings, structures, and sites. Since 1995, Preservation South Carolina, the SC Department…
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Meet the Author: Mathew Cordell
June 24, 2024
An Evening of Imagination and Inspiration Join Richland Library for an enchanting evening with celebrated children’s book author and illustrator, Matthew Cordell, as he shares insights into his creative journey, the…
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County Council Adopts $1.24B Operating Budget for FY2025
June 24, 2024
During its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, June 18, Richland County Council passed the County’s budget for fiscal year 2024-25 on third reading. County Council uses the budget to oversee the…
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National League of Cities brings Centennial ‘Roadshow’ to the City of Columbia
June 17, 2024
The City of Columbia is honored to announce its participation as an official stop on the National League of Cities (NLC) Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. This initiative is…
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Pelion-area schools eligible for no-cost meals
June 17, 2024
Forts Pond Elementary, Pelion Elementary, Pelion Middle and Pelion High in Lexington County School District One are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024–25 school year. Section…
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Transportation Penny yielding strong results in road safety, efficiency
June 17, 2024
County aims to boost transportation enhancements with potential new Penny Richland County is boasting safer and more efficient travel for residents and commuters as County Council considers funding avenues for…
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Design/Development Review Commission | Thursday, June 20, 2024
June 17, 2024
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, the Design/Development Review Commission meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public and/or…
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Columbia’s Historic Black Business District featured in new documentary film “Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street” to premiere in Columbia June 19
June 17, 2024
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is proud to announce the highly anticipated release of “Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street,” a powerful documentary that chronicles…
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“Operation: Cool Down” provides a fan to beat the heat
June 17, 2024
With temperatures staying steady over 90 degrees for the foreseeable future, Chief Terrence Green would like to remind the Town of Lexington community that the Lexington Police Department offers free…
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Celebrate Juneteenth week with Black Eats Week 803
June 13, 2024
Announcement of participating food establishments in the Midlands area, June 17-23 Get ready! The 2nd Annual Black Eats Week 803 is just around the corner, and nine Black-owned food establishments will participate in this…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
June 11, 2024
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BOZA) Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The Board…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces free notary public seminars, online payment option for notary commission fees
June 10, 2024
Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will be offering free, in-person notary public seminars in Greenville, Lexington, and Charleston counties in July and August. These seminars will…
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First responders gearing up for ninth-annual joint-agency blood drive
June 7, 2024
Richland County deputies, Columbia Police officers, and Columbia firefighters compete for most blood donor votes in the annual drive The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), the Columbia Police Department, and…
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County receives $9M grant to improve stormwater infrastructure
June 7, 2024
Hickory Ridge development’s drainage system will benefit from upgrades Richland County will use a $9 million state grant on a water project to rehabilitate and replace the drainage system for…
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City Council highlights from June 4, 2024
June 7, 2024
To start yesterday’s City Council Meeting, City Council approved the honorary naming of East Chapel Drive as “Dr. Ronald L. Rhames Way.” After approval, District II Councilman Edward McDowell Jr.,…
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Richland County set to begin mosquito control efforts
June 5, 2024
Crews with Richland County will soon begin spraying for mosquitoes, as Vector Control staff begin their annual campaign to protect public health by reducing mosquito-borne illness. Workers with Vector Control…
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Food Truck Fridays in June
June 5, 2024
The City of Columbia continues the exciting Food Truck Fridays initiative throughout the month of June. Food Truck Fridays aim to support and boost local businesses, celebrate diverse cuisines and foster connections over…
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City releases 2024 youth services guide
June 5, 2024
The City has announced that the 2024 Youth Services Guide is ready to now be picked up at various City locations. The guide is a resource that is given to…
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Mayor Rickenmann announces City of Columbia joins Bloomberg Philanthropies’ youth action fund
June 5, 2024
City of Columbia, SC one of 100 cities that will receive funding and technical assistance to spur a groundswell of youth-driven climate action With 84 percent of youth around the world reporting that they…
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SCDOT asks for public input on Momentum 2050 plan through Multimodal Transportation Planning survey
June 5, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is looking for public input on the future of transportation in South Carolina through a multimodal transportation survey. Momentum 2050 is the statewide plan…
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City of Columbia hosts public input session for centralized service campus for the chronically unsheltered
June 4, 2024
The City of Columbia will hold a public charrette to receive community input on a potential centralized service center for the chronically unsheltered in the City. As Columbia’s unsheltered numbers…
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League of Women Voters of Columbia Area provides website with election information
June 4, 2024
The League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area (LWVCA) offers a nonpartisan online election information resource at the website VOTE411.org. VOTE411 is a “one-stop shop” source of election information.…
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Juneteenth Entrepreneur, film and television extravaganza
June 3, 2024
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is proud to announce the highly anticipated release of “Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street,” a powerful documentary that chronicles…
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Richland Library kicks off summer learning challenge
June 3, 2024
Children, Teens & Adults to Participate June 1 – August 10 Adventure is just around the corner at your local library. Visit your favorite Richland Library location to kick off…
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City of Columbia to spray for adult mosquitoes through the remainder of the season
June 3, 2024
In an effort to control the mosquito population and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness, the City of Columbia will be spraying for adult mosquitoes through the remainder of the…
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South Carolina needs federal permitting reform
June 3, 2024By Adam B. Jones Executive Director American Council of Engineering Consultants of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham played an important role in passing strong, commonsense infrastructure legislation that is…
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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann joins Southeastern BBQ Showdown as celebrity judge
May 30, 2024
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced the third esteemed member of the Southeastern BBQ Showdown’s (SEBBQSD) judging panel. City of Columbia, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, brings a wealth of experience in…
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City of Columbia 2024 summer camps to begin in June
May 28, 2024
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting weekly summer camps will be held from June 10, 2024 through August 2, 2024. The Summer Camp program focuses on…
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RIA awards construction and planning grants to upgrade critical infrastructure
May 28, 2024
More than $25 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 36 projects, totaling more than $25 million in…
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Summer move out trash collection program
May 22, 2024
Building on last year’s success, the Solid Waste Division will once again focus on expedited trash collection for move outs, specifically. Solid Waste experiences large increases in bulk item collection…
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SCDOT requests public comment on the 2021-2027 statewide Improvement Program to include the 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program
May 20, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks public comment on the action to amend the 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program. SCDOT will receive public comment for a 21-day period from May…
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The Columbia Police Department Foundation & Columbia Parks & Recreation Foundation to hold 3rd annual Parks & Pedals Bicycle event
May 15, 2024
The Columbia Police Foundation and the Columbia Parks & Recreation Foundation have partnered with Walmart to hold the third annual Police, Parks & Pedals Community Bicycle Initiative and rally event at Rosewood…
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City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to provide input for Parks & Recreation Master Plan
May 15, 2024The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is seeking members of the community to assist in evaluating park and recreation programs within the City. The results will be used…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces National 529 Day celebration with $529 college savings grants
May 15, 2024
For the 12th year, babies born on May 29 are eligible to receive PalmettoBaby grant for future education State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the return of the PalmettoBaby Grant Program…
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Cayce announces TRACK Trail Grand Opening
May 14, 2024
The City of Cayce announced that on May 15 at 10:30 AM at the N Avenue entrance of the City’s Riverwalk, our elected officials will officially cut the ribbon for the…
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Richland County seeks public input on proposed 2024-2025 budget
May 14, 2024
The County welcomes feedback from the public on its operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2024, and ends June 30, 2025. An in-person public hearing…
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Over $257 million in funding for Electric projects in South Carolina
May 14, 2024
Projects to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Jobs Across South Carolina Projects Will Help over 121,000 People Access Reliable Electricity and Create Smart Grid Technologies Throughout the State U.S. Department…
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