The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) are urging taxpayers to be on guard against tax-time identity theft and tax refund fraud, which is when a fraudster uses someone else’s personal information to file a false tax return to steal theirContinue Reading
The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood donation drive April 14 from 11 am – 4 pm at the Ballentine Community Center located at 1009 Bickley Road. To make an appointment visit www.RedCrossBlood.org, Code: IRMOCOMMUNITY. Donors who give between April 1-23, will receive an exclusive Red Cross andContinue Reading
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, the City of Columbia Community Development Department is partnering with Richland County to host a Home Buying and Financial Workshop for this session of All Access Columbia April 20 from 6 – 8 pm. Informational booths will also be included. Topics will include downContinue Reading
Congaree National Park has announced the dates for the 2023 Synchronous Fireflies Viewing Event, which will take place May 13-16 and May 19-24, and will offer the public opportunities to observe the synchronous fireflies. Passes will be required to enter the park on event nights and will be made availableContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Fair has announced its annual Spring Fair Food Drive-Through will return April 16 – 22. The week-long food event, featuring a wide variety of traditional fair food and drinks, will launch with a special Walk-In Kickoff Day April 15, and culminate with Movie Nights under theContinue Reading
The Historic Melrose Art in the Yard (AIY) returns for the spring and will welcome art lovers and history buffs alike to the historic, downtown Columbia neighborhood. Artists and artisans will sell their original work and as an added bonus, Historic Columbia’s Palladium Tour coincides with the festival. The eventContinue Reading
Carolina Cup Party said to be event of the season By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Resplendent in his customary white three-piece suit hand-made by Taiwanese tailor Henry Chen capped off with a gold Carolina Cup lapel pin and sporting a pair of white bucks; global expedition leader Dr. TomContinue Reading
Lott urges audience to mentor kids and lead with care By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott discussed the finer points of his personal leadership tenets with a sterling group of 40-45 LEADERSHIP SOUTH CAROLINA (LSC) candidates nearing the completion of their eight-month program, Thursday, March 30.Continue Reading
On Friday, April 7, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery will host a reception for a month-long show featuring works by artists Blue Sky, Rebecca Horne, Rob Shaw, George Stone, and Tatiana Sukhanova. The gallery is at 324 State Street in West Columbia. Works in theContinue Reading
Little Mountain Elementary School is so proud of its Archery Team this year. The team placed 2nd at State and is headed to Nationals in Kentucky in May. This trip, while exciting, is also expensive. Peaky Hollows has offered up their venue on April 15th from 10 am-3 pm in hopes toContinue Reading
A whirlwind tour across one of the world’s greatest natural incubators By Dr. Tom Mullikin PLEASE FORGIVE THE INTERRUPTION WITH THIS IN-FLIGHT HOME UPDATE, but as I push deeper into the jungles and seas around the world I become more convinced of the interconnectedness of nature: One that calls forContinue Reading