“When I first moved to Columbia South Carolina, Main Street was where you could bowl on it at 5 o’clock every day,” Rickenmann said. “I mean there was nobody here.”
Last year, Midlands Gives Day raised more than $3 million, through more than 21,000 individual gifts.
Local Living: Midlands Gives kicks off Tuesday, Riverbanks Run this Saturday and more!
The Forest Acres Police Department says three individuals have been arrested for attempted murder and auto-break in charges.
The Columbia Police Department says an 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with last month’s shooting at Riverside Apartments that claimed the life of one teen and injured two others.
The winner was announced during a reception at the McCutchen House at the University of South Carolina.
Former Vice President Mike Pence made his way to the Midlands this weekend. He spoke to students at the Columbia International University commencement ceremony Saturday morning.
Zoo officials say Sundance had a gentle disposition, kind eyes and loved to interact with his keepers. They describe him as an expert napper who could dig the perfect hole to recline in comfortably.
A 25-year-old is dead after a train collision in Richland County on Saturday.
You can sample exotic foods and learn about different cultures at the Columbia International Festival later this month.
