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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann Participates in U.S. Conference of MayorsMayor Daniel Rickenmann Participates in U.S. Conference of Mayors

Mayor Daniel Rickenmann Participates in U.S. Conference of Mayors

News Summary Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann is attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington D.C., meeting with over 250…

3 months ago
Heartfelt Memorial Service for K9 Bumi in ColumbiaHeartfelt Memorial Service for K9 Bumi in Columbia

Heartfelt Memorial Service for K9 Bumi in Columbia

News Summary A memorial service honoring K9 Bumi, a fallen Belgian Malinois police dog, was held at Riverland Hills Baptist…

3 months ago
New Business Accelerator Program Launches in South CarolinaNew Business Accelerator Program Launches in South Carolina

New Business Accelerator Program Launches in South Carolina

News Summary Benedict College and Goodwill Industries of South Carolina have launched the NxLevel Business Accelerator Program, a comprehensive 10-week…

3 months ago
Western North Carolina Faces the Aftermath of Hurricane HeleneWestern North Carolina Faces the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Western North Carolina Faces the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

News Summary Following Hurricane Helene, towns in Western North Carolina are dealing with widespread destruction. Photographer Sean Rayford has captured…

3 months ago
Columbia Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. DayColumbia Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Columbia Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

News Summary Columbia prepares to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a range of events from January 16 to…

3 months ago
Columbia Water Begins $1.9 Million Marion Street ProjectColumbia Water Begins $1.9 Million Marion Street Project

Columbia Water Begins $1.9 Million Marion Street Project

News Summary Columbia Water is embarking on a $1.9 million project to enhance water quality in the Marion Street area…

3 months ago
New Legislative Session Begins in Columbia, South CarolinaNew Legislative Session Begins in Columbia, South Carolina

New Legislative Session Begins in Columbia, South Carolina

News Summary The South Carolina General Assembly starts a new legislative session on January 14, 2025, with Republicans holding a…

3 months ago
Lake Murray Bridal Show Set to Dazzle ColumbiaLake Murray Bridal Show Set to Dazzle Columbia

Lake Murray Bridal Show Set to Dazzle Columbia

News Summary Columbia is gearing up for the highly anticipated Lake Murray Bridal Show on January 12, from 1 p.m.…

4 months ago
Columbia’s Initiative to Combat Rising Homelessness by 2025Columbia’s Initiative to Combat Rising Homelessness by 2025

Columbia’s Initiative to Combat Rising Homelessness by 2025

News Summary Columbia is launching a new initiative to address the alarming 22% increase in homelessness reported in 2023. City…

4 months ago
Columbia’s Initiatives to Combat Homelessness CrisisColumbia’s Initiatives to Combat Homelessness Crisis

Columbia’s Initiatives to Combat Homelessness Crisis

News Summary Columbia's newly-formed Homeless Services Ad-Hoc Committee held its first meeting to address rising homelessness in the city. City…

4 months ago