The saying goes “necessity is the mother of invention.” For Barry Grant it wasn’t so much about inventing something as it was providing a service he believes fills a need for Columbia residents. As many residents do on a weekly basis, Grant was throwing trash in his trash bin and kept noticing the bin getting dirtier and dirtier. “I thought […]
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Shandon hears from new councilman
The Shandon Neighborhood Council held its bi-monthly meeting Monday, January 13. Newly installed Columbia City Councilman Will Brennan announced he will continue a discussion with the rest of council about the water issues facing the Shandon neighborhood. Brennan also announced it is the neighborhood’s responsibilty to maintain the dog waste baskets. However, if any neighborhood wants more baskets, residents can […]
The COMET and National Safe Place Network unite to keep youth safe
The COMET and National Safe Place Network (NSPN) announced a new partnership to expand the safety net for youth in crisis, beginning January of 2020. Through the Safe Place transit model NSPN offers partial Safe Place services in the Greater Columbia area, where the resources for a full program are not currently available. Safe Place programs offer a place to […]
Lawyers 4 Vets Provides Legal Aid to Veterans
Lawyers 4 Vets started the way good things often do: with a conversation. Norah Cooney Rogers and Ashley Thomas found themselves talking one day about veterans in South Carolina, as people who devote their careers to pro bono legal services might. Rogers, pro bono administrator at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, and Thomas, the attorney for South Carolina Appleseed […]
City of Columbia holds swearing-in ceremony
Columbia City Council chambers hosted the installation of Councilmen Howard Duvall, Ed McDowell Jr., and Councilman elect Will Brennan Tuesday, January 7. Duvall and McDowell Jr. will continue their work as an at-large representative and a District 2 representative, respectively, for a second term. This is Brennan’s first opportunity to represent the residents of District 3, a position he has […]
Columbia City Council approves anniversary funding request
The City of Columbia held its first meeting of the year Tuesday, January 7. Council approved a $5,000 funding request for the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust’s 75 anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz Commemoration. Council approved the second reading of a future land use map confirmation amendment and zoning map amendment confirmation for 4624, 4628, and 4830 Devine […]
City of Cayce reviews 2019 finances
The Cayce City Council met Tuesday, January 7 at Cayce City Hall. All council members were present: Mayor Elise Partin, Mayor Pro Tem Tara Almond, Council Member Phil Carter, Council Member James E. “Skip” Jenkins, and Council Member Eva Corley. The invocation was led by Mayor Pro Tem Almond, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of the […]
Richland County Council votes for a chair, vice chair
The Richland County Council held a monthly meeting Tuesday, January 7. Paul Livingston was re-elected chair for this year’s Richland Council, and Dalhi Myers was reelected vice chair. In past years, it was customary for the chair and vice chair to be given the position by unanimous proclamation if they were finishing their first term. The vote was closer and […]
Columbia City Council approves first reading to rezone former Title Max property
The Columbia City Council held its monthly meeting Tuesday, December 17. Council approved the first reading of a future land use map confirmation amendment and a zoning map amendment confirmation for 4624, 4628, and 4830 Devine Street. This happens to be the location of the former Title Max. The Title Max site gave Columbia residents one of the most lasting […]
Combined polling locations an issue in Richland One election
The Richland School District One Special Election is scheduled for Monday, December 30. With only weeks before the election, there are serious concerns for the number of precincts that will be open for voters to cast their ballot. The Richland County Election Commission sent out a letter to the Richland County Legislative Delegation. A copy of that letter was sent […]
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