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Kenny’s Corner: When did SC become California?
I went to the gas station the other day, looked at the price, and thought somebody had moved me to Los Angeles without telling me. Four dollars a gallon?! I thought we lived in the Palmetto State. Apparently, we’re the Golden State now. And speaking of California, Governor Gavin…

In the Garden: Growing Garlic
This time last year, I told you that I ordered one pound of garlic bulbs to plant in the garden. I had an excellent harvest of about 7 pounds of garlic, and we have been enjoying eating our fresh garlic. For this fall, I ordered three pounds of garlic. I have also saved the…

City of Columbia Announces Switch to New E-procurement System, CobbleStone

City of Columbia Continues Mayor’s Campaign Against Domestic Violence with Final Sistercare Saturday Event

Residents get final chance to speak on Blythewood rezonings at County Council tonight
RICHLAND COUNTY – Richland County Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 22 on two controversial Blythewood-area rezoning requests that drew heated community debate and conflicting recommendations from county planners last week. The public hearing begins at 7 p.m. in…

Administrative Policy Committee

Health, Social and Environmental Affairs Committee

Help Make Sure We All Count – City of Columbia’s Semiannual Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts

City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Seeks Community Partners for city-wide Halloween Day Party

Parent arrested following student altercation at Blythewood High School
BLYTHEWOOD — A local mother is facing criminal charges after authorities say she incited a fight among students at Blythewood High School on Friday morning. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of 38-year-old Erianna Salmond on Friday, Sept. 18, following an…

City of Columbia to Host the Annual Isabel Law Breakfast
