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Columbia Standard area weekly mass times

By Columbia Standard | Jan 15, 2022

The following parishes in the Columbia Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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This weekend is your last chance to see 30 Americans

By Columbia Museum of Art | Jan 14, 2022

This weekend is your last chance to see 30 Americans The exhibition's last day is Monday, January 17

Richland County: County’s Black History, Preservation Efforts Draw National, Global Attention

By Press release submission | Jan 14, 2022

As excitement builds around the opening of the International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, community preservationists closer to home are launching an initiative to expand the marketing of Black history-related sites in Richland County.

No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge on Jan. 12 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Jan 14, 2022

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge on Jan. 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

One teacher in West Columbia pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by Jan. 11

By Columbia Standard | Jan 13, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in West Columbia who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by Jan. 11.

One new teacher in West Columbia pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory on Jan. 11

By Columbia Standard | Jan 13, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one more teacher in West Columbia, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center: Comprehensive Plan for Lexington County

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2022

The new Comprehensive Plan for Lexington County will guide decision-making for changes to our community that come in the form of new development, infrastructure investment, and new community programs and initiatives.

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'Some players have an insatiable desire to just want it': South Carolina outguns Kentucky in women's hoops

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 11, 2022

A top 25 contest was close for the first quarter before the South Carolina women’s basketball team took the reins and was off and running. With that, they defeated Southeast Conference rival Kentucky 74-54.

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'She is going to fit in very well': Gamecocks hook volleyball transfer Hampton

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 11, 2022

The Gamecocks look to strengthen their women’s volleyball squad with the addition of transfer Jenna Hampton.

No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge in week ending Jan. 8 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Jan 11, 2022

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge in week ending Jan. 8, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge on Jan. 9 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Jan 11, 2022

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge on Jan. 9, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

City of Columbia: Planning Commission

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2022

On Thursday, January 13, 2022, the Planning Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201.

City of Columbia: City of Columbia to Close the North end of Riverfront Park to perform Vegetation Clearing

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2022

Beginning Tuesday, January 11, the City of Columbia will close the North end of Riverfront Park (4122 River Drive) on weekdays until 4 pm to perform vegetation clearing from both sides of the canal embankment.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Gilbert stagnates at zero in week ending Jan. 8

By Columbia Standard | Jan 10, 2022

There were no new teachers in Gilbert who signed the pledge in week ending Jan. 8, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge on Jan. 8 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Jan 10, 2022

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge on Jan. 8, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce: Zoom: The Strategy and Mindset of Goal Achieving Workshop

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2022

This is NOT a Goal Setting Workshop!

Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce: Ribbon Cutting: Carolina Keto Cakes

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2022

Join us to welcome Carolina Keto Cakes to the #FunChamber on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 11:30AM-12:30PM.

Richland County: Council Elects New Leadership for New Year

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2022

During its first meeting of the year Tuesday, Richland County Council elected Councilman Overture Walker as chair and Councilwoman Jesica Mackey as vice chair for 2022.

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'Start of a new day in Columbia's history': New mayor, City Council members sworn in during outdoor ceremony

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 9, 2022

Columbia's newly elected officials were sworn in during the city's inauguration exercises Jan 4.

State's business license renewal extension takes hold

By Timothy Stuckey | Jan 9, 2022

Richland County company owners will no longer be required to renew their business licenses at the start of the new year thanks to recent changes in state legislation.

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