As we head into the holiday season, Richland Library Sandhills is entering a period of transition. The location is scheduled to close 6 p.m., Saturday, December 17 as staff prepare…

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Richland County Council is reviewing its process of awarding taxpayer dollars to local organizations to promote tourism-related activities to determine whether the 11-member body needs to improve the way it…

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Construction on the first phase of a project to widen Bluff Road near Williams-Brice Stadium is underway. The work is the latest major effort of the Richland County Penny Transportation Program and is designed to increase pedestrian safety and improve traffic flow along the major sports and recreational hub around the…

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Richland County is the recipient of two environmental awards that laud the County’s leadership in “green” practices. At the annual Gala for a Greener Midlands on Dec. 9, Keep the…

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Staff Prepare for Move to New 30,000 Square-Foot Facility       As we head into the holiday season, Richland Library Sandhills is entering a period of transition. The location…

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South Carolina cities and towns have rolled out their Advocacy Initiatives for the 2017 legislative session. Hundreds of local government officials took part in a statewide process in the summer…

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LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted six deputies, two correctional officers, one civilian employee and transferred two deputies. Raymond Barrett, 30, has been promoted to resident…

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Richland County Council will consider Tuesday whether to move forward with a reorganization plan designed to provide residents with more effective and efficient government services. The restructuring effort, crafted by…

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Three Richland County offices and a Sheriff’s Department substation have officially relocated to the Decker Center, the County’s new state-of-the-art public facility. Staff from Richland County Central Court, the Dentsville…

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An independent audit of the Richland County Recreation Commission began this week to aid Richland County Council in evaluating the management of the property-tax funded agency and scrutinizing its financial…

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The City of West Columbia Fire Department has partnered with MUSC Children’s Hospital Burned Children’s Fund to collect all recyclable metals, including aluminum cans. The collection trailer is located behind…

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The City of Cayce is proud to announce that the repair of Thomas Newman Boat Landing along the Congaree River begins this month. The City has contracted with R.L. Morrison…

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With the coldest weather of the season expected this weekend, Richland County’s emergency officials urge residents to take the necessary precautions to keep their families, pets and property safe. “Our…

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The Lexington County Museum will host its 20th Annual Christmas Open House on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event will allow visitors to experience…

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The Lexington County Museum will host its 20th Annual Christmas Open House on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event will allow visitors to experience…

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The Home Depot Foundation has awarded a $5,000 Community Impact Grant to the City of West Columbia Fire Department to provide support for home repairs for disabled citizens. The Fire…

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The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Award recognizes exemplary displays of committed service to…

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COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Hartley Powell as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (DOR). Powell, who served in South Carolina state government for…

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WYFF 4 Anchor Nigel Robertson Will Emcee Event Governor Nikki Haley, First Gentleman Michael Haley and the First Family will kick off the holiday season at the 50th Annual Governor’s…

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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reminds smokers and tobacco users that the Great American Smokeout (GASO) on November 17 offers the perfect opportunity to take…

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Justice 360 welcomes esteemed civil rights leader Bryan Stevenson to the Midlands of South Carolina. Stevenson has dedicated his career to helping the poor, the incarcerated, and the condemned. As…

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Seven Additional Signals The Town of Lexington has officially transitioned an additional SEVEN signals to our new Adaptive Signalization System through video detection. On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, these signals…

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The City of Columbia Public and Media Relations Department was recognized at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Public Relations received the 2016 International Association of Business…

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The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association (SCLEOA) presented the Columbia Police Department with the Santee Cooper Excellence in Law Enforcement Award on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 during their annual…

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Little Jackson Creek in Northeast Richland County is getting a much-needed makeover to help control flooding, improve water quality and better protect its surrounding natural habitat. From its headwaters in…

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Grab your family and friends and see how much fun learning can be! The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is hosting free ranger-guided walks during the month of…

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The City of West Columbia is hosting the 12th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 2, 2016, at 6:30 PM, at the West Columbia Municipal Complex on the corner…

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The Town of Lexington hosted the 8th Annual Historic Preservation awards on Thursday, November 10 at the Palmetto Collegiate Institute. This year’s recipients are:  Coogler-Meetze House – 207 West Main…

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