Columbia Standard

'No less vital and inspiring now': Richland County City Council recognizes Racial Justice Week in honor of King

By Karen Kidd | Jan 23, 2022

Richland County Council recognized Racial Justice Week in honor of orator, Nobel Peace Prize recipient and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

South Carolina equestrian team 'adopts,' assists Columbia-area family for Christmas

By Karen Kidd | Dec 12, 2021

A Columbia-area family will have a merrier Christmas, thanks to the University of South Carolina's equestrian team who "adopted" them this holiday season.

Importance of internet access amid pandemic helps Richland County strike $12 million broadband access, tax deal

By Karen Kidd | Dec 12, 2021

Lessons taught by the still ongoing pandemic is part of the reason why Lower Richland will soon gain broadband internet access, according to Richland County Council Chairperson Paul Livingston.

'Folks are genuinely excited' about expansion of Leevy’s Funeral Home in downtown Columbia, City Councilman says

By Karen Kidd | Aug 14, 2021

Expansion of Leevy's Funeral Home is generating a lot of excitement, City Councilman Ed McDowell Jr. said in a recent local news story.

Former Trump Secretary of State Mike Pompeo 'looking forward' to Silver Elephant Dinner in Columbia

By Karen Kidd | Jul 10, 2021

Former CIA Director and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is still hobnobbing with Conservatives, and will give a keynote address during a GOP event in Columbia later this month.