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Census Bureau: More women than men in Pelion in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Sep 15, 2021

Of the 1,076 people living in Pelion in 2020, 58.7 percent (632) were women and 41.3 percent (444) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

Columbia Chamber of Commerce: Chambers Partner to Launch South Carolina Minority Business Accelerator

By Press release submission | Sep 15, 2021

Bank of America’s $500,000 grant expands program statewide

Richland County: County Honors Students for Efforts to Monitor Water Quality

By Press release submission | Sep 15, 2021

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is spotlighting two local high school students for their dedication to water quality monitoring and awareness.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Pine Ridge in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Sep 14, 2021

Of the 2,771 people living in Pine Ridge in 2020, 50.1 percent (1,387) were women and 49.9 percent (1,384) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

VA reports decrease of August appointments scheduled at Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VAMC health facility in Columbia

By Columbia Standard | Sep 13, 2021

The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center, subsidiary 544HK in Columbia, South Carolina scheduled 447 pending appointments in August compared to 773 during the same period last year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Red Bank in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Sep 13, 2021

Of the 9,971 people living in Red Bank in 2020, 52.2 percent (5,207) were women and 47.8 percent (4,764) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge in week ending Sep. 11 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Sep 13, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge in week ending Sep. 11, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Ridgeway in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Sep 12, 2021

Of the 294 people living in Ridgeway in 2020, 54.4 percent (160) were women and 45.6 percent (134) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

Census Bureau: Woodfield, South Carolina saw more residents between ages 25 and 34 in 2019

By Columbia Standard | Sep 12, 2021

Of the 9,459 people residing in Woodfield, SC in 2019, the median age was 34, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

VA reports decrease of August appointments scheduled at Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VAMC health facility in Columbia

By Columbia Standard | Sep 12, 2021

The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center, subsidiary 544 in Columbia, South Carolina scheduled 58,770 pending appointments in August compared to 95,836 during the same period last year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Columbia stagnates at three in week ending Sep. 11

By Columbia Standard | Sep 12, 2021

There were no new teachers in Columbia who signed the pledge in week ending Sep. 11, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Seven Oaks in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Sep 11, 2021

Of the 16,743 people living in Seven Oaks in 2020, 51.3 percent (8,595) were women and 48.7 percent (8,148) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

From Palmetto State News

South Carolina veterans overwhelmingly disapprove of Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal

By Palmetto State News reports | 3 years ago

A new poll showed veterans in South Carolina did not support how President Joe Biden handled the final withdrawal of U.S. forces in Afghanistan — ending the 20-year war that resulted in the deaths of thousands of American troops.

Census Bureau: Winnsboro, South Carolina saw more residents between ages 75 and 84 in 2019

By Columbia Standard | Sep 11, 2021

Of the 3,237 people residing in Winnsboro, SC in 2019, the median age was 43, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

South Carolina State Museum: Virtual Crafty Jammies Night – Penelope the Dinosaur

By Press release submission | Sep 10, 2021

Join the SCSM the 2nd Tuesday of every month for a very special bedtime story and craft time with some of our favorite literary characters!

Clarendon County historical markers honor case that helped end segregation in schools

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 10, 2021

U.S. Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) recently joined members of the Summerton Community Action Group to mark the unveiling of three historical markers in the town of the Briggs v. Elliott case, renowned for being the first of five cases to go before the Supreme Court as Brown v. the Board of Education.

Columbia Chamber of Commerce: COVID-19 Business Resources & Information

By Press release submission | Sep 10, 2021

Columbia Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on September 9.This page is updated frequently, you may need to hit Ctrl+F5 to access or clear your browser cache and then refresh the page to see the latest updates.Below are links which provide helpful information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Columbia Chamber of Commerce: Mike Brenan, Regional President, Truist, named Columbia Chamber’s 2021 Ambassador of the Year

By Press release submission | Sep 10, 2021

The Columbia Chamber will honor Michael “Mike” Brenan the Chamber’s 118th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, Thursday, October 7, 2021.

Census Bureau: More men than women in South Congaree in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Sep 10, 2021

Of the 2,739 people living in South Congaree in 2020, 48.9 percent (1,339) were women and 51.1 percent (1,400) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce: Happy Labor Day

By Press release submission | Sep 10, 2021

Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on September 6.We'd love to see you at the Chapin Labor Day Parade this morning!!!