Historic Huffman House reopens with office spaces for small business owners
As part of Economic Development Week, leaders with the City of Columbia are announcing the reopening of a historic home on North Main Street.
Author: Lee Williams
City of Columbia’s new climate change initiative encourages youth participation
In an effort to help fund local youth-focused sustainability projects, Rickenmann says the city will provide micro-grants between $1,500 and $5,000 to approved applicants.
5-year-old therapy horse named Muffin becomes newest member of Cayce Fire Department
Muffin is a five-year-old miniature horse. She’s now South Carolina’s first ever therapy horse to help firefighters save lives. But don’t worry, muffin won’t be putting out any fires. According to Lindsay McDade, Muffin’s handler, she’ll be sparking connection, conversation, and hope with individuals around the community during drug prevention efforts.
Lexington School District Two debuts new Performing Arts Center with 1,500-seat theatre
After taking in the entrance to the 103,000 square-foot-facility, guests enter into the new 1,500 seat theatre — complete with a full orchestra pit, manual rigging, overhead catwalks, four dressing rooms, a green room, and catering kitchen.
Columbia Housing celebrates 90 years of service
“Columbia Housing history is civil rights history,” says CEO Yvonda Bean.
City officials kick off Small Business Week at local farmers market
“At last check, Richland County has 4,200 small businesses and operations right here in Richland County. That’s a 26% increase from our prior years,” says Derrek Pugh, Vice Chair for Richland County Council.
SCDOT honors workers killed on highways at annual ceremony
“What I will tell you is, for 29, David lived. He lived a beautiful life for a young man, and I try to bank on the way he lived his life and not the way he left,” Jodi says.
Daughters of local radio personality Woody Windham remember dad’s life and legacy
“I would describe him as a light that walks into a room. You know? He had a way of making everybody feel special,” says Jennifer Windham.
Piecewise Coffee Co. on Devine Street celebrates official grand opening
The new Piecewise Coffee Co. on Devine Street is sure to get you percolating.
Prisma Health breaks ground on new Northeast Columbia Medical Park
Michael Bundy, the CEO of the Prisma Health Midlands Market, says the new 134,000-square-foot facility will include four operating rooms, 110 examination rooms, an outpatient pharmacy for easier access to medication for patients, and more.
