Local News in Richland County

Dominion Energy to Begin Performing Tree Trimming Activities as Scheduled for 2026

The View from 95: Words Can Be Tricky

Words are the magic link between people. Since English is the only language I know, that is the one I can talk about. We can be vague or precise, serious or funny, and people understand what we are sharing with them. A few chosen words can convey a great deal. “I will never leave…

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 to Host the Annual Isabel Law Breakfast

Columbia Shifts from PARK(ing) Day to Focus on Longer-Term Interventions and Demonstration Projects