The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is accepting applications for a new pilot initiative within its Life Jacket Loaner Program. The pilot will introduce digital checkout technology designed to make borrowing life jackets for a day or weekend easier and more accessible for boaters. Organizations such asContinue Reading
Alicia McFarland, chief medical officer of the South Carolina Pediatric Alliance, has been selected for the SCBIZ News Faces of South Carolina recognition, honoring her leadership, dedication to children’s health and commitment to strengthening pediatric care across the state. A board-certified pediatrician, McFarland is known for her work grounded inContinue Reading
The Koger Center for the Arts has announced the headliners for the first Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a lineup of free outdoor concerts sponsored in part by the Levitt Foundation. Concerts will be held on the Plaza Stage on the Koger Center’s front lawn from 5–7 p.m. In theContinue Reading
Tyra Little (District 3) and Gretchen D. Cooper (District 7) joined residents, City of Columbia officials and staff March 6 for the City Manager’s Go Red Heart Walk. The annual event raises awareness of cardiovascular disease and highlights the importance of heart health. The morning of fellowship drew participation fromContinue Reading
SCDNR’s Chief of Wildlife named to national hall of fame By Tom Mullikin In the world of wildlife conservation, few honors carry the weight of induction into the National Bobwhite and Grasslands Initiative Hall of Fame. Reserved for individuals and groups whose work has left a lasting mark on theContinue Reading
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Columbia VA Regional Office will host a Veteran Experience Action Center (VEAC) 1-on-1 Claims Clinic March 19–21 at the South Carolina National Guard Armory. During the three-day event, veterans, caregivers and family members will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with VA representatives andContinue Reading
Limitless Purpose will host its Annual Family Celebration on Saturday, March 21, from 1–5 p.m. at Camp Cole. The free, family-friendly event celebrates the abilities of every child and welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. The afternoon will begin with an accessible egg hunt, followed by camp activities andContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will host its annual Disability Celebration Day on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event celebrates the approximately 1.1 million adults and nearly 250,000 children living with a disability in South Carolina. Guests of all ages and abilities are invited toContinue Reading
By Radley West Every January gets all the attention, but in my experience, March is the real fresh start. The days get longer. The weather softens. People stop hiding under hoodies and start thinking about boats, beaches, and whether last summer’s shorts still feel friendly. At Anytime Fitness, we seeContinue Reading
Families are invited to attend Shatter the Myth, a community education event hosted by Lexington-Richland School District Five on March 26 from 5–8 p.m. at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies. The family-focused program is open to all district families and will provide information and education about the risks ofContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard What is your idea of a strong education? Please answer that question for yourself before continuing to read this article. I welcome your thoughts; feel free to reach out. Almost 3 years ago, I wrote that the “American purpose of an education is to prepare young peopleContinue Reading
South Carolinians are invited to roll up their sleeves and help clean up their communities during the 2026 SC Sweep, a 10-day statewide anti-litter campaign organized by PalmettoPride. Taking place March 21–29, the campaign coincides with the start of spring, when many residents are already spending more time outdoors. Families,Continue Reading
Community leaders, changemakers and book lovers are invited to an evening of conversation and connection as Alencia Johnson visits Columbia for a fireside chat and book signing centered around her new book, Flip the Tables: The Everyday Disruptor’s Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change. The event will be hostedContinue Reading
A new large-scale mural celebrating the skyline and culture of Columbia now greets visitors at Columbiana Centre. The installation was commissioned through the Columbia Streams Art program in partnership with the shopping center. The project highlights local artistic talent while transforming one of the mall’s most visited gathering spaces intoContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy, CHN, IPHM March is National Nutrition Month, and if there’s one thing I hear from people over and over again, it’s this: “I don’t even know what I’m supposed to eat anymore.” One expert recommends eating low-carb. Another suggests high-carb. Some swear by keto, while others thriveContinue Reading
Photo: Blue flag irises carpet Red Bluff Bain in blue come spring. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net The rains of late and spring’s approach set my mind on the Carolina bays, those coastal plain wetlands of mystery and life. The elliptical depressions are filling with water and the greatContinue Reading