“Early Columbia Lecture Series: Part I, Columbia 1600 – 1850″ Continues
The Historic Columbia Foundation will continue the first of its three-part lecture series on the history of Columbia, South Carolina next Tuesday, Feb. 14, with a discussion of the first educational institutions in Columbia. The talks, held in honor of the Foundation’s 50th anniversary, are led by author and historian Dr. Warner Montgomery.Early Columbia Lecture Series: Part I, Columbia 1600 – 1850: Jan 17: Buffalo, Indians, Explorers and Settlers Jan 24: The United States’ First Planned City Jan 31: Columbia’s First Families Feb 7: Columbia’s First Churches Feb. 14:...
continue readingFree Fridays at Riverbanks Zoo for Richland and Lexington County Residents!
The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden invites residents of Richland and Lexington Counties to enjoy the zoo experience for FREE! Every Friday in January and February, visitors who demonstrate proof of residency may enter the park with no admission charged. Visitors must show proof of residency with either a valid ID or property tax statement. Residents are welcome to visit on as many Fridays as they choose! Click here for more info on the Riverbanks Zoo and...
continue readingAnderson Man Charged With DUI in Crash That Injured A State Trooper
An Anderson man has been charged with driving under the influence after a crash that injured a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper. A deputy with the Anderson County Police Department says that the 29-year-old alleged drunk driver was traveling south on state Highway 81 North when he turned his pickup truck into the path of a southbound trooper’s car around 1 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30. The pickup driver was treated and released from the hospital before being booked into the Anderson County jail. It is unknown whether he has retained a South Carolina attorney. Fortunately enough for the...
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