Mark Myers grew up watching the Bonanza television show and dreaming of becoming a cowboy. As an adult he was able to make that dream come true. Mark and his wife Sandra are the founders of the Black Cowboy festival, held annually in Rembert, SC.
November 3rd is quickly approaching, and as the candidates make their final speeches to the American people, Candidate for US senator Jaime Harrison is closing out his campaign in a rather unique way.
As Richland Library continues to thoughtfully and intentionally expand services across our system, we're preparing to safely offer options for browsing and computer use, starting Monday, October 26.
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) wants to help riders exercise their right to vote. Presently, all The COMET and DART travel is free of charge. Funding from the CARES Act continues to help offset revenue not being collected from fares. Older adults and those with d…
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, domestic violence is a demonstration of control forced upon one person against another. Domestic violence comes in multiple forms: physical, verbal, mental, financial, sexual and emotional.
Jesica Johnson Mackey of NP Strategy joins other distinguished leaders from across South Carolina to participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), an award-winning program of Furman University’s Riley Institute now in its 17th year.
The Fort Jackson Garrison welcomed Command Sgt. Major Algrish C. Williams as its new command sergeant major in a change of responsibility ceremony on October 23 at Victory Hall.
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital has been awarded national Magnet recognition for its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care.
Parents, students and staff can now get up-to-date information about COVID-19 cases in the district through Richland One’s new online tracking dashboard.
The University of South Carolina will expand rapid saliva-based COVID-19 testing to other colleges and universities across the state thanks to a new $16.7 million grant from the State of South Carolina.
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its residential and virtual programs. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org.
Retired Brigadier General Ralph (Emma McGraw Myers) Bailey and Kenneth (Rosalyn) Myers, Sr. proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Rose Myers, to Keeonn Anthony Wilson, son of Anthony Robinson and Tiffany Wilson, (Mr. and Mrs. Michael Parkinson adoptive) and (Mr. Bobby …
Ahead of elections this fall, the League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area offers the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides simple, helpful tools to help South Carolina voters navigate the voting process. VOTE411 provides candida…
Calling all ghouls and goblins! EdVenture is pleased to announce Spooky Saturdays, coming this October to EdVenture’s Columbia location. (211 Gervais Street) Join us on select Saturdays in October for healthy and safe Halloween fun for the whole family; featuring spooky science shows, pumpki…
Make tracks to Riverbanks for eight nights of safe, family-friendly fun when Boo at the Zoo returns Friday, October 23 – Friday, October 30. A limited number of timed tickets are available each evening and should be purchased in advance as most nights will sell out.
The Lourie Center will host its annual Fall Festival on October 30 and we want you to be a part of the fun! We will be making some BIG changes this year to adapt to the "new normal" and allow for social distancing. For the first time ever, the Lourie Center Fall Festival will be an outdoor, …
Celebrate Dizzy’s 103rd birthday and enjoy a world-class jazz festival wherever you are on your favorite streaming devices. The 2020 SC Jazz festival features regional to international jazz stars from South Carolina, New York, Brazil and more.
On September 17, 2020 the Columbia Section of NCNW installed new officers for the 2020-2021 term. Installed as president was Loranda M. Melton, a local educator and church leader.
Voorhees College alumnus Demetrius Cleveland was named Coach of the Year by Coca-Cola and the Atlanta Public School system for his efforts with the Bunche Middle student-athletes.
College students: Are you ready to dig into a promising business idea or launch a social enterprise? Develop and pitch your innovative idea (virtually) in the first-ever SC Innovates Pitch Competition. The SCInnovates Statewide Student Pitch Competition is now open.
The SC Department of Administration today announced a $40 million grant program for small businesses “to reimburse qualifying expenditures for providing services or for revenue loss due to COVID-19.”
SC State University Head Football Coach Oliver “Buddy” Pough is wrapping up a Tailgate Tour of South Carolina state parks this weekend at Sesquicentennial to launch a marketing initiative designed to draw more African Americans to the great outdoors. The collaboration between the South Carol…
A record number of South Carolinians are voting absentee, both in person and by mail. Based on current trends, more than one million voters will vote before election day.
Mayor Steve Benjamin held a press conference on Monday, October 19 at the Richland County Court House to discuss the rights for all voters to cast their ballots in a safe atmosphere at polling stations on National Election Day, November 3. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Columbia Police C…
This Auntie Karen “Think Big Know Bigger” Success Story features visual artist, Sheneka Jackson-Kinsey.
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is excited to announce Ansley Kamau Pope as recipient of the 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship. He's a graduate student in history at the University of South Carolina.
The coronavirus pandemic and the great recession that it caused has been devastating to businesses worldwide. That has been especially true when it comes to Black-owned businesses. According to a report by the National Bureau of Economic Research, 41 percent of Black-owned businesses—some 44…
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announces that Major General Charles Bolden USMC (Ret.) has been selected as the recipient of the 2020 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for … “his impassioned commitment to public service in aviation and aerospace as an aviator, astronaut, and leader …
The Columbia Museum of Art announces a series of exciting purchases in the past year of works by contemporary African American artists — Sanford Biggers, Kwame Brathwaite, Elizabeth Catlett, Sam Middleton, and Winston Wingo — that add significantly to its collection.
Picture this ideal family scenario where a child follows in their parent’s footsteps, takes over a family business, and continues their parent’s legacy. With Dr. Kendall Miller and Dr. Willie Miller, this ideal scenario has happened in real life. Dr. Kendall Miller, son of Dr. Willie Miller,…
The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards.
Richland County is seeking proposals to invest federal funding in housing developments as it looks to preserve and increase affordable homes for low- to moderate-income families.
The Epsilon Beta Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, invites you to attend a virtual event on Saturday,
When colleagues describe Lower Richland High School Career Specialist Cynthia Flemming-Tyler, expect to hear words like “impeccable,” “going the extra mile” and “an advocate for students.” Those exceptional qualities have earned Ms. Flemming-Tyler a new honor as the 2020 Midlands Region Care…
There are more than 4,000 children in foster care in South Carolina.
On September 19, 2020 the Reverend Timothy McKinzie, Sr. was named the newly-appointed pastor of the Emmanuel A.M.E Church, located at 2130 Barhamville Road in Columbia.
There are more than 4,000 children in foster care in South Carolina. Epworth Children’s Home residential care program serves children ages 12 and up from South Carolina. Children come to Epworth due to circumstances beyond their control and with needs that must be addressed. Many come with j…
The Revival Center Northeast will continue Manna, its free food giveaway on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon as long as bags last. Bags are available for you, neighbors, relatives, or friends who would appreciate this support.
"With most people celebrating their “birthday” virtually during 2020, to have a teenager focus on “giving” rather than receiving on their “born day” is definitely to be acknowledged!
The St. Andrews Democrats are hosing a Forum for 2020 Richland School District One school board candidates.
The virtual Endless Opportunities event will include the newly established South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe
On September 13, 2020 in The State newspaper there was an article on page 3A titled: “Black neighborhoods at greater risk for virus.” The subtitle: This is the result of years of dis-investment in communities of color, written by Columbia City Councilwoman Tamika Isaac Devine.
In the spring of 1961, eighteen-year-old Charles Person stopped at the Columbia, SC Trailways Bus Depot during his journey as a Freedom Rider, challenging segregation on interstate buses in one of the iconic campaigns of the Civil Rights Movement. Fifty-nine years later, on Tuesday evening, …
Richland County is seeking proposals to invest federal funding in housing developments as it looks to preserve and increase affordable homes for low- to moderate-income families.
UofSC annual Fall Literary Festival goes virtual Oct. 14 with Nikky Finney, Kelly Starling Lyons and George Singleton
The first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair is bringing the tradition of the State Fair to fairgoers in a new way in an effort to spread joy while staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests will experience a snippet of the agriculture, arts, entertainment and food they look for…
A.J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School first-grade teacher Mukkaramah Smith recently received the Donald H. Graves Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Writing. This prestigious honor from the National Council of English Teachers (NCTE) recognizes exceptional teachers who have demonstrate…
Richland School District Two is excited to announce its recent awarding of a $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). Fifteen schools and approximately 1,245 military-connected students will benefit from The Whole Child Initiative grant. This grant wil…
The Columbia Branch of the NAACP will host A March on Columbia on October 24, 2020. The theme of the event is “Together We Stand, Together We Shall Rise.”
Richland School District Two is excited to announce its recent awarding of a $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). Fifteen schools and approximately 1,245 military-connected students will benefit from The Whole Child Initiative grant. This grant wil…
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced they will cancel this year’s “Spooktactular Halloween Party” to protect citizens and minimize opportunities to spread COVID-19 in our community.
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