Columbia Standard

Town hall to be held Thursday, Jan. 6, to discuss rezoning for Killian Road in Columbia

By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 29, 2021

Richland County Councilwoman Gretchen Barron is organizing a town hall meeting to discuss the possible rezoning for Killian Road in the city of Columbia.

'Statesman and dedicated public servant': Former educator, state Rep. Bales dead at 86

By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 18, 2021

Jimmy Bales, a prominent former South Carolina lawmaker and educator in Richland County, died on his birthday, Sept. 25. He was 86.

Columbia opens, dedicates public park in honor of Page Ellington

By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 15, 2021

Columbia recently opened a public park to commemorate the life of Page Ellington, a prominent Black architect who helped to make the city what it is today.