Business
Applications Open for Midlands Minority Business Accelerator Program
The Columbia Chamber is now accepting applications for the Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) Class of 2025, with the deadline set for October 31 at 5 p.m. This program aims to address economic disparities faced by minority-owned businesses in South Carolina by offering essential tools and resources to enhance their
Education
Helene Recovery Message
Dear District Five Family, As our community continues its recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene’s significant impacts, I recognize that other communities within the storm’s path will face a much longer road to recovery. Recovery will look different for each family. While some parts of our school district experienced no interruption
Sports
Irmo Miss Homecoming
Lyric Allen-Hendrix was crowned Miss Homecoming 2024 at Irmo High School this past Friday. Photo by GoFlashwin.com
Departments
Public Safety
CRIME STOPPERS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS expands operations into Eastern Europe
Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff Department’s model factors into international organization’s work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In an effort to increase its Eastern European footprint in terms of combating
Community News
District Five Foundation to Host “Meet Me at the Gala” Fundraiser on Oct. 24
The District Five Foundation is holding a fundraiser, Meet Me at the Gala, on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Corporate Conference Center (169 Laurelhurst Ave). The event aims to raise
Entertainment
South Carolina Philharmonic Kicks Off 60th Anniversary Season with “Juliet & Her Romeo”
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic will begin its highly anticipated 60th Anniversary Season with an exciting performance of “Juliet & Her Romeo” on October 18th at 7:30 PM
Civic
Annual Grant Cycle Open: Chapin Foundation Continues Legacy of Community Support
By Daniel Rendelman Chapin, South Carolina — Now is the time to recommend local non-profits for grant money from the Greater Chapin Community Foundation. Since 2003, the Greater Chapin Community