City of Columbia launches public survey for Sharing the Road safety action plan
June 1, 2026
The Sharing the Road project team has developed draft program, policy, and project recommendations aimed at making our roadways safer. We hope you’ll take a look and provide your thoughts via…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis celebrates National 529 Day with $529 grants for newborns
May 28, 2026
South Carolina’s tiniest residents could score a big head start on their future thanks to the return of the PalmettoBaby Grant Program. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that every…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond heralds amendments to SC Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act as win for donors and nonprofits
May 28, 2026
Today Secretary of State Mark Hammond recognized recent amendments to the South Carolina Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act as a win for both donors and nonprofits. “I am happy that…
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Rural Infrastructure Authority awards construction grants to upgrade critical infrastructure
May 28, 2026
$29 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved over $29 million in grant assistance for 22 capital improvement projects that will…
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South Carolina first in nation to designate annual Gold Shield Day for fallen first responders
May 27, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has signed legislation making the Palmetto State the first in the nation to permanently designate June 1 as “Gold Shield Day,” an annual day of…
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City of Columbia welcomes America250’s “Our American Story” nationwide initiative to the Capital City
May 26, 2026
The City of Columbia invites residents and visitors to take part in a unique opportunity to help tell the story of America as the America250 initiative brings its nationwide “Our American…
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Grant helps “undiscovered” destinations expand tourism offerings
May 26, 2026
Projects in Chester, Winnsboro, Westminster, Pageland, and Walterboro were selected in the most recent Undiscovered SC award cycle The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) announced the…
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South Carolina’s Hands-Free law in full effect as 100 Deadly Days of Summer begin
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day marks the start of the 100 Deadly Days of Summer, and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is urging drivers to put the phone down before getting…
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South Carolina officials urge preparation ahead of June 1 Hurricane Season
May 25, 2026
With the calendar flipping to June, South Carolina officials are reminding residents that the time to prepare for severe tropical weather is before a storm ever develops in the Atlantic.…
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City offices to close in observance of Memorial Day
May 25, 2026
In observance of Memorial Day, the City of Columbia’s buildings and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. All garbage and trash collection routes will remain on a…
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SCDES encourages safe swimming in lakes, rivers, pools and more as summer season approaches
May 21, 2026
As South Carolinians head outdoors to cool off this summer, the S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages residents and visitors to make water safety a priority while enjoying pools,…
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Columbia City Council highlights | May 19, 2026
May 21, 2026
The City of Columbia held its third City Council Budget Workshop of the year on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, which is essential to the planning, developing and finalization of the…
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City of Columbia launches public survey for Sharing the Road safety action plan
May 21, 2026
The Sharing the Road project team has developed draft program, policy, and project recommendations aimed at making our roadways safer. We hope you’ll take a look and provide your thoughts via…
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Historic Columbia announces 2026 preservation award winners
May 19, 2026
Awards honor individuals and projects for design and preservation accomplishments Historic Columbia announced the recipients of its 2026 Preservation Awards, an annual program held in conjunction with Preservation Month that honors…
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As boating season kicks off, state law and common sense demand safety on the water
May 18, 2026
National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22, serves as a timely reminder before Memorial Day weekend With Memorial Day weekend approaching and South Carolina’s lakes, rivers, and coastal waters filling up…
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South Carolina law now protects farmers’ roadside markets from commercial zoning, regulation
May 18, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed legislation into law May 15 that gives the state’s farmers new protections for roadside markets, shielding them from commercial zoning requirements and regulations that…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department to host 250 bench press challenge
May 14, 2026
Late June-early July fitness event will celebrate America’s 250th birthday By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with RCSD’s 250-LBS BENCH…
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FEMA approves more than $1.2 billion to support recovery in seven southeastern states
May 14, 2026
FEMA recently approved more than $1.2 billion in funding to support recovery in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. This includes $1.1 billion to reimburse for…
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City of Columbia Community Development Department to host a homebuyer workshop – June 18
May 14, 2026
Your path to homeownership starts here! This will be a one-stop homebuyer workshop where attendees can learn, ask questions, and connect directly with industry professionals who guide them through every…
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City of Columbia to host 5th annual Police, Parks, & Pedals community bicycle event
May 14, 2026
The Columbia Police Foundation & Columbia Parks & Recreation Foundation to honor District 1 elementary school students during the event The Columbia Police Foundation and the Columbia Parks & Recreation Foundation…
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CPI for all items rises 0.6% in April; shelter and gasoline up
May 12, 2026
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in April, after rising 0.9 percent in March, according to the U.S. Bureau…
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Irmo Councilman, Mike Ward, completes SC Palmetto Leadership Academy
May 8, 2026
The Town of Irmo announced that Councilman Mike Ward has officially completed the South Carolina Palmetto Leadership Academy, a statewide initiative hosted by the Conservation Voters of South Carolina Education…
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South Carolina health officials urge residents to prepare now for 2026 hurricane season
May 5, 2026
In advance of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) joins partners in observing National Hurricane Preparedness Week…
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SCDES now accepting applications for projects aimed at reducing diesel emissions
May 5, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) announced the availability of grant funding aimed at reducing diesel emissions and improving air quality throughout the state. Diesel emissions make up…
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2026 City of Columbia Touch-A-Truck event is back for the fourth year at Soda City
May 4, 2026City of Columbia Public Works Department, Columbia Police Department, Columbia-Richland Fire Department, City of Columbia Parks & Recreation, Columbia Water, City of Columbia Fleet Services, City of Columbia Parking Department,…
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SCRLA calls for thoughtful approach to hemp-derived THC products in South Carolina
May 4, 2026
The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) is urging members of the South Carolina General Assembly, particularly those serving on the conference committee for H. 3924, to take a…
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City of Columbia to begin structural repairs at Sumter Street Parking Deck on Monday, June 1, 2026
May 3, 2026
Phase 1 of Capital Improvement Plan to Enhance City-Owned Parking Decks The City of Columbia will begin structural repairs at the Sumter Street Parking Deck, located at 1400 Sumter Street,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis honors 23 graduates of SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
May 1, 2026
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized the most recent graduates of the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program, an innovative multi-year program designed to increase the number of teachers incorporating…
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City of Columbia celebrates National Historic Preservation Month
May 1, 2026May is National Historic Preservation Month and the City’s Preservation staff has several activities planned to commemorate the event. Since its inception by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in…
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Richland County seeks public input on proposed FY2026-2027 budget
May 1, 2026
Richland County welcomes feedback from the public on its operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2026, and ends June 30, 2027. An in-person public hearing…
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Dominion Energy to begin performing tree trimming activities as scheduled for 2026
April 30, 2026
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2026 celebrates completion of Cola Town Bike Collective project with ceremony during National Bike Month
April 30, 2026
More than 1,000 service hours invested to expand access, improve facilities, and elevate community impact The Leadership Columbia Class of 2026, a program of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, will…
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Town of Irmo names Nicholle Burroughs as new deputy administrator
April 30, 2026
The Town of Irmo has named Nicholle Burroughs as its next Deputy Town Administrator. She will begin her new role on May 18, 2026. Burroughs brings more than 17 years of senior-level…
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The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is offering expedited collection services for summer move out piles
April 28, 2026
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 during the spring and summer…
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Governor McMaster honored with inaugural Palmetto Conservation Leadership Award
April 28, 2026
South Carolina Land Trust Network recognizes decades of leadership protecting the state’s natural and historic resources The South Carolina Land Trust Network (SCLTN) presented Governor Henry McMaster with the inaugural Palmetto Conservation Leadership Award,…
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SC State Parks host $15 kayaking 101 classes to launch National Safe Boating Week
April 28, 2026
Aiken, Black River, and Chester State Parks will host Kayaking 101 on May 16 South Carolina State Parks and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are partnering with the South Carolina…
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City of Columbia Homeless Services Department to hold Shine for Shelter car wash fundraiser for Rapid Shelter Columbia
April 23, 2026
Who: City of Columbia Homeless Services Department and United Way of the Midlands What: The City of Columbia Homeless Services department is partnering with United Way of the Midlands to host Shine…
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City Council Highlights | April 21, 2026
April 22, 2026
The City of Columbia held its first City Council Budget Workshop of the year yesterday, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, which kicked off a series of budget workshops to plan, develop,…
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Columbia City Council Highlights | April 21, 2026
April 22, 2026
The City of Columbia held its first City Council Budget Workshop of the year yesterday, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, which kicked off a series of budget workshops to plan, develop,…
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Richland County warns public of fraudulent text message scam
April 22, 2026
Richland County Government is alerting the public to a fraudulent text message scam involving individuals falsely claiming to represent the State of South Carolina and the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s…
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Finlay Park temporary closure scheduled for April 27 for private event
April 22, 2026
Finlay Park will be temporarily closed to the public on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. to accommodate a private student engagement event hosted by the University of South…
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Clyburn announces $1,642,458 in Department of Transportation Aviation grant funding for rural airports in South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District
April 22, 2026
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced $1,642,458 in Department of Transportation grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for rural airports in South Carolina’s 6th Congressional…
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Ferrara Candy Company selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation
April 22, 2026
Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrara), a leading sugar confectioner in the United States, Brazil and Europe, announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation in Orangeburg County. The company’s $675…
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Hospitality Day celebrates the people and places that fuel SC’s $31B tourism industry
April 22, 2026
2026 SC Hospitality Employee of the Year and State Park Rangers of the Year Recognized As the U.S. prepares to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week May 3-9, industry leaders…
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Fire Services Committee meeting agenda
April 21, 2026
April 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. 2020 Hampton Street, 4th Floor Conference Room, Columbia, South Carolina 29204 Call to Order Invocation Introduction of Members Mission of the Fire Services Committee…
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Columbia streams art showcases local artists at former Sylvan’s Jewelry building
April 21, 2026
Twelve local artists were awarded micro-grants in fall 2025, and six completed creations will exhibit on Main Street beginning April 23, 2026 The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art program is thrilled…
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City of Columbia extends partnership with Instacart for third year of Grocery Access Pilot (GAP) program
April 21, 2026
Instacart’s technology connects families in food deserts with online grocery delivery and monthly funds to spend on produce City of Columbia, South Carolina, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Instacart, the leading…
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Irmo Town Council Meeting – Tues., April 21, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
April 21, 2026
The Irmo Town Council will hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 TIME: 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: The Municipal Building (behind Irmo Town Hall) 7300 Woodrow Street Irmo, South Carolina 29063 VIEW…
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Dominion Energy to begin performing tree trimming activities as scheduled for 2026
April 21, 2026
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…
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City of Columbia Homeless Services Department to hold Shine for Shelter car wash fundraiser for Rapid Shelter Columbia
April 21, 2026
Who: City of Columbia Homeless Services Department and United Way of the Midlands What: The City of Columbia Homeless Services department is partnering with United Way of the Midlands to host Shine…
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