December 2, 2020 – December 8, 2020 Elf on a Shelf Hiding Ideas MerryChristmasColumbia.com If December 1st brings your elf(s) from storage and you’re going to have to find a new place to hide them each day for 24 days…. we can help! Here are seven clever hiding […]
Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia City Council Extends and Amends Emergency Ordinance Extending Mask Face Coverings and Temporary Suspension of Meetings Nov 05, 2020 Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia City Council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance that amends the emergency ordinance extending mask face coverings. Also this emergency ordinance extends the temporary suspension of the […]
News from Richland One: Southeast Middle School teacher Lekena Ackerman, an award-winning teacher who’s been known to wear colonial outfits and pirate costumes to engage her social studies students, will be featured on NBC’s Today Show on Monday, September 21. A videotaped story about Ms. Ackerman and her students will kick off NBC’s TODAY Education […]
Waterfalls – magical in their visual beauty, their serenity, their sound… these five waterfalls in South Carolina are easy to get to – from mere 10 minute walks to one-hour hikes. All are rated family-friendly. Licklog & Pigpen Falls “You have to hike part of the 77-mile Foothills Trail, followed by a section of the […]
Dear friends of HT@MTC, One thing we know for sure is Harbison Theatre at MTC has the best patrons and supporters in the Midlands and beyond. Our theatre family thanks you for your patience and resilience as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 crisis. I have been working on numerous scenarios with our wonderful team […]
The COMET Launches “Saving Sarah’s Seat” in Honor of Civil Rights Icon (June 18, 2020) Columbia, SC – The COMET will honor local civil rights icon, Sarah Mae Flemming, in honor of the 66th anniversary of Sarah Mae’s ride (June, 22, 1954). Saving Sarah’s Seat is the awareness campaign launched by The COMET about Ms. […]
The COMET Changes Schedule to Enhanced Saturday Level of Service Beginning May 20 (May 18, 2020) Columbia, SC – The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced schedule changes from an enhanced Sunday level of service to a Saturday level of service with added routes and increased frequency to accommodate peak demand times. There will […]
Love to check out beautiful homes? Take a look at these three gorgeous Midlands mansions that recently sold or are for sale now … from Heathwood to Lake Murray to Forest Acres. Heathwood Estate Sold on 3/20/2020: $963,000 for 7% under list priceBroker: Yip Premiere Real Estate LLCEstimated Yearly Property Tax: $6,3534 Bed | 3 […]
Through the month of April, as parks across the state remain closed, Saluda Shoals is bringing their park to you with fun animal facts and videos of local wildlife. The park is also hosting a nature awareness lesson with Ranger Rachel featuring a fun nature lesson, craft activities, and cool biofacts, presented for young children […]
Crayton Middle School has done it again! Crayton has been redesignated as a National School to Watch for its academic excellence and for creating an outstanding and supportive learning environment for students. Only 20 schools in South Carolina currently hold this distinction, while 450 schools in the nation are Schools to Watch. The honor by […]
