The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9 AM – 1 PM, through November 23, 2019, under the pavilion, at 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC, in the Interactive Art Park. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. The City of West Columbia invites […]
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Richland One is setting the pace as a national and state leader in creating healthy schools. Seventeen Richland One schools have been recognized by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation as being among the healthiest schools in the nation. Of the 32 South Carolina schools earning the recognition this year, more than half are Richland […]
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 16, 2019Meet Maker & Costume Designer Margaret “Markie” GaddisColumbia, SC– A local artist, known for her true Renaissance personality, is sharing her talents with Richland Library and the community this fall. We’re excited to welcome Margaret “Markie” Gaddis as our next artist-in-residence, starting September 16. A South Carolina native, Markie is an artist, maker and costume designer. She has […]
Fourteen Richland One high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. Nationwide, more than 16,000 seniors are competing in this prestigious national program which awards scholarships to academically talented students. In this high- stakes competition, students will compete for 7,600 scholarships worth $31 million. Finalists will be selected in […]
Trick or Treat Trail & Movie in the Park October 18, 5:30-7pmVirginia Hylton Park | 111 Maiden LaneWear your costume and bring a bag for your treats! Rain out date: Oct 19 Boo at the Zoo October 18-30, 6-9pmRiverbanks Zoo & Garden | 500 Wildlife PkwyPut on your cutest costume for the Zoo’s popular Halloween […]
The South Carolina Agritourism Association’s Passport program for farms continues in 2019. Visit the participating farms and collect stamps to win Certified South Carolina items! To get started, pick up your booklet at any of the farms listed on scfarmfun.org! Old McCaskill’s Farm 377 Cantey LaneRembert, SC 29128 | 803-432-9537Farm store offers farm-fresh meats, homemade […]
Tuesday December 3, 2019 (see end of article for Fair details) In 1991 Richland Two introduced its first magnet, The Learning Collaborative (TLC), a program for motivated and high-achieving students at Dent Middle School. Over the course of the past 20 years, the magnet offerings have grown to 39 unique and dynamic programs aimed at […]
At Riverbanks Zoo: Dinosaurs Around the World – thru Oct 31 Travel back in time to the supercontinent of Pangea and discover how Earth’s movements allowed dinosaurs to disperse to all corners of the globe. Meet the mighty T-Rex of North America, catch sight of the crested Crylophosaurus from Antarctica and spot the gigantic Spinosaurus […]
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Saluda Shoals Park 5605 Bush River Road + 6071 St. Andrews Rd. | 803.772.1228Visit beautiful Saluda Shoals Park, a regional 480-acre park cozied up against the Saluda River, a favorite with fly-fishermen, kayakers, walkers and bird-watchers. The paved 3.4-mile Greenway Trail meanders through a shady, wooded area along the Saluda, with benches and river views […]
Kari Pepper McKeone had a choice when, sadly, her son Justin was taken from her after a car accident in 2007. “I could have gone to an insane asylum and beat my head against a wall for the rest of my life, or I could do some-thing constructive to honor Justin’s memory. I chose to […]
