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City officials plan to bring more Irish commerce to Columbia
According to Representative Heather Bauer, she and other city officials are working on building a commerce-focused relationship with Ireland.
WalletHub: Columbia 10th most obese city in the country
Columbia is one of the most overweight cities in America
GasBuddy: SC gas prices up 13 cents in a week
Prices at the pump are on their way back up.
Columbia College announces new director of athletics
President Tom Bogart has announced Glen M. Crawford the next Director of Athletics at Columbia College.
CHANGING FACE OF FIVE POINTS: Mayor celebrates new businesses opening in popular neighborhood
"Columbia’s backbone is small business," said Mayor Daniel Rickenmann.
SLED charges Richland man and woman with fraudulent application for a driver's license
SLED agents have charged a Richland man and woman after they presented fraudulent applications for South Carolina driver's licenses.
St. Pat’s in Five Points returns to Columbia on March 18
St. Pat's in Five Points is returning to Columbia for it's 41st year on March 18.
Richland Library hosts first pop-up art show of the year
Richland Library is hosting this year's first Pop-Up Art Show on March 18 at the Wheatley location.
St. Pat's in Five Points looking for volunteers
St. Pat's in Five Points is looking for volunteers for their festival on March 18.
Solar panel company establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in SC
A global solar panel manufacturer announced plans to establish its first U.S. facility in Orangeburg County.
WATCH: 5th annual Cottontown Art Crawl
This weekend, 140 artists sold their work in downtown Columbia at the 5th annual Cottontown Art Crawl.
Mayor of Columbia saves dog from euthanization
A Border Collie is getting a new leash on life thanks to Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann!
Fairfield Sheriff’s Office: Shooting at residence leaves 1 dead
Fairfield deputies are investigating a shooting incident that happened late Friday night at a home on Reservoir Road in the Winnsboro area.
City of Columbia holding District Four special election
The City of Columbia is holding a special election for District Four on March 28.
Denny's offering free coffee today for daylight savings
Denny's is helping Americans adjust to daylight saving time today by serving free, fresh coffee to rewards members nation-wide.
Richland County deputies recovering after being exposed to narcotics during traffic stop
The sheriff's department says both deputies received narcan and were taken to the hospital.
South Carolina No. 1 overall seed in women’s NCAA Tournament
South Carolina is six wins away from becoming the 10th women’s basketball team to go undefeated for an entire season, and the Gamecocks will enter the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed.
Furman, College of Charleston heading to Orlando for NCAA Tournament
Both Furman and the College of Charleston are heading to Florida for the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
Oscars on ABC Columbia Sunday Night at 8pm!
Watch the 95th Academy Awards Sunday 8pm E on ABC Columbia
NCAA Selection Show FAMdemonium Sunday at Colonial Life Arena
Fans can attend FAMdemonium at Colonial Life Arena on Sunday March 12, 2023. Doors for the event will open at 6 p.m.
Six wins away: How unbeaten South Carolina stacks up against past perfect teams
Nothing is guaranteed in the 2023 women's NCAA tournament, where South Carolina is sure to be the No. 1 overall seed, but the Gamecocks are officially within reach of not just repeating as national champions but joining the exclusive club of programs that have achieved undefeated seasons.
Daylight Saving Time: Did you Spring forward?
Daylight Saving Time came to an end Sunday at 2 a.m., so it is time to spring forward.
Spring forward! Daylight saving time begins 2 a.m. Sunday morning
Get ready to spring your clock forward an hour! Daylight saving time begins 2 a.m. Sunday morning
Early morning road Closures in West Columbia for Kinetic Derby Day Test Run
Road Closures for West Columbia's Kinetic Derby Day Test Run Next Saturday, March 11
