SC Travel and Tourism Week celebrated at Governor’s Mansion
According to Governor McMaster, South Carolina’s travel and tourism industry raked in $29 billion in 2022.
Author: Lee Williams
New medical center on North Main Street caters to senior citizens, provides easier access to doctors
Congressman Jim Clyburn received a tour of the building before speaking to the crowd about some of the benefits the center offers — including no appointments being necessary for established patients and access to doctors’ cell phone numbers.
1,500 students from 30 different high schools attend College and Career Decision Day at State House
Organized by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, the event encourages students who are planning on attending colleges, universities, vocational or training programs, joining the military, or joining the general workforce.
City of Columbia kicks off Small Business Week, Craft Axe Throwing and other businesses honored
Columbia’s Mayor Daniel Rickenmann recognized Craft Axe Throwing on Gervais Street as the city’s “Business Spotlight Honoree” for efforts the business has made in serving and giving back to the community since 2018.
American Heart Association and Ritedose Corporation team up for Field Day
The American Heart Association and the Ritedose Corporation on 1 Technology Circle in Columbia are teaming up for their first ever Field Day as a way to combat burnout, stress, and unhealthy habits.
Commercial roofing program offered to inmates at Manning Reentry Work Release Center
Sixteen inmates at the Manning Reentry Work Release Center on Beckman Drive are taking a week-long class in commercial roofing.
USC student who was hit by car reunites with hospital staff that saved his life
“I don’t think I’ll ever really fully understand how close I was to death,” says Sibley, who was hit by a car in February 2022.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport announces more efficient systems, direct flights to popular cities
The airport is implementing a new checked bag inspection system, which according to officials allows for a higher capacity of bags to be processed at a faster rate.
North Main Street widening project now complete, says City of Columbia and Richland County officials
“Vital intersections in this area have been upgraded particularly at North Main Street and Monticello Road. There are also other improvements from cross walks, and upgraded pedestrian routes to landscaping and street lighting. Overhead utilities have been relocated underground,” says District Eight Chair Overture Walker.
New Fisher House for Veterans and their families opens in Columbia
According to the Fisher House Foundation, Veteran families can stay at one of the homes free of charge while a loved one is in the hospital.
