By Karamie Sullivan Rover, Daniel and Natalie Meissner. Almost exactly two hours prior to the solar eclipse totality, Monday, a family finished their 12-hour drive to Columbia. The Meissner family left their house in Upstate New York at about 10 p.m. Sunday night in order to arrive in South Carolina just before the eclipse began. Rover Meissner, his wife Natalie,…
The South Carolina Department of Transportation continues to monitor traffic conditions via its Traffic Management Center in Columbia. SCDOT is reviewing both speed and congestion information. The State’s Highway Emergency Patrol units are servicing all of I-26 along with supplemental maintenance units. SCDOT is also partnering with the Department of Public Safety. Traffic Conditions Rest Areas on I-95 near Santee…
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Columbia Police Department officers will be stationed at various major intersections throughout Columbia Monday. The goal of police is to ease traffic congestion and assist drivers and visitors as they begin their trek to view the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. ”We began our safety posture Friday at 11 a.m., said Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook. “We anticipate considerable traffic congestion…
Eclipse Timeline for Monday in Greater Columbia Area 1:13 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | Partial eclipse begins. The process of the sky darkening is so gradual that it is not discernible. However, when the moon totally covers the sun at totality, darkness falls very rapidly. 2:41-2:44 p.m. EDT | Total solar eclipse (100% “totality”) is reached. (Remove eclipse glasses when…
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Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual who died as a result of being involved in a two-vehicle collision that occurred on Aug. 10. 11:30 p.m. on Fontaine Road at I-277, Columbia. Rhayann H. Gill, 21, of Morninglo Lane, Columbia, was the driver of a motorcycle that collided with another vehicle. Gill was transported from the…
Visitors from around the world will flock to Richland County and join residents Monday to watch a total solar eclipse darken the sky for more than two minutes. Following are five tips to keep in mind for the big day: Richland County Government offices will be open for business 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Stay protected from mosquitoes. Birds infected with West Nile virus were…
S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom said- in a Friday press release- his office has spent recent months developing procedures to track revenues generated by the new road-funding law. The legislation raised the gas tax and vehicle registration fees. Eckstrom will post the expenditures on the web. He said he expects to begin posting monthly, itemized reports of…
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to restrict upcoming highway work on interstates and primary routes to avoid lane closures due to anticipated heavy traffic expected for the solar eclipse. SCDOT will not allow any non-emergency lane closures on interstates from 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, through 8 pm Tuesday, Aug. 22. No lane closures will be allowed…
John Katz, Fireflies, David Campbell and Heather Price, Chernoff Newman. (ColaDaily photo) Chernoff Newman, with the Columbia Fireflies, unveiled the world’s largest eclipse glasses at Columbia’s Spirit Communications Park on Friday. “It’s a big, once-in-a-lifetime event, and we wanted to be part of it,” said David Campbell, Chernoff Newman president, referring to the eclipse. Chernoff Newman is a Columbia-based marketing…
Richland County Public Works crews install a new eclipse sign on Percival Road, near the Kershaw County line. RC Photo As the countdown begins to the historic total eclipse Monday, Aug. 21, Richland County is beginning to welcome the expected thousands of visitors with specially made signs displayed at multiple entry points into the County. The signs announce: “HOME OF THE…
One person died is a motorcycle accident on Clemson Road in Richland County, Wednesday night. The driver of a 2012 Toyota SUV was turning left off of Clemson Road when the Toyota was struck by a 2004 Yamaha motorcycle, according Lance Cpl. Judd Jones of the S.C. Highway Patrol. The driver of the motorcycle, who was not wearing a helmet,…
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual who died as a result of being involved in a shooting incident that occurred shortly after midnight, Tuesday at 4130 Hardscrabble Road, Columbia. Brandon Logan Kilbourne, 20, of Hardscrabble Road, Columbia was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS to Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital ER where he died…
Five parks in the City of Columbia have been designated as public viewing sites for the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. Guests are encouraged to visit the following locations to view the solar eclipse: Drew Park (beside the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center), 2101 Walker Solomon Way Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. Owens…
1/3charlottesville rally 3 Show Caption Hide Caption 2/3charlottesville rally 2 Show Caption Hide Caption 3/3charlottesville rally 1 Show Caption Hide Caption More than 200 people gathered at the South Carolina State House Monday evening to voice their opposition to the actions of white supremacist groups in Charlottesville, Virginia. The “Columbia Stands with Charlottesville” rally was organized by 16 local groups,…
Jim Hudson Automotive Group has provided the opportunity for one million meals to the hungry. Jim Hudson, Denise Holland and Keith Hudson, with members of the Jim Hudson Automotive Group at Harvest Hope Food Bank, Monday. (Terry Ward Photo) Jim Hudson Automotive Group donated $200,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank. The charitable donation is a result of their successful Sixth Annual Jim…
The family of Re’nean Tavasha Mason, 18, has not seen her in almost two weeks, said Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott in a Friday news release. Mason, of Columbia, was last seen on July 30, at the Royal Z Lanes, a bowling alley at 8512 Two Notch Road. It is “very uncharacteristic of Re’nean,” to be gone for that length…
Motorists in Northeast Richland County will experience traffic delays and detours beginning Monday, (Aug. 14) through Friday (Aug. 18) due to lane closings at the Clemson/North Springs intersection at Rhame Road. The scheduled improvements will include placement of new asphalt and pavement markings. The lane closings are planned daily, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Because of expected increased travel time and intermittent…
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Trane announced Thursday that it is expanding its existing Richland County operations. The business is projected to invest $96 million and create 700 new jobs to increase its overall flexibility in line with business growth. Trane has approximately 600 employees in South Carolina and offers a broad range of energy-efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as…
It has the potential to be “the largest event ever in the Midlands,” said Columbia City Councilman Howard Duvall of the Aug. 21, Total Solar Eclipse. Duvall’s comments came at a “Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia SC” meeting for media Tuesday at the S.C State Museum. The museum is a “Ground Zero” of sorts for the eclipse. Museum Public Relations Manager…
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Kershaw County Coroner Davis West said a man has been killed in a head-on collision, Saturday. Ernest Lee Griggs, 83, of Camden. was traveling south toward Camden on Flat Rock Road. He hit another vehicle head on. West said Griggs was in the car alone. Categories: Blythewood, Columbia, Dentsville, Richland County
Corn Maze & Playground Hours:
Fridays: 6PM – 11PM
Saturdays: 10 AM – 11PM
Sundays: 2PM – 7PM
Bring your own flashlight
Corn Maze & Playground Hours:
Fridays: 6PM – 11PM
Saturdays: 10 AM – 11PM
Sundays: 2PM – 7PM
Bring your own flashlight
Scarecrows will take over the gardens of the Robert Mills House! This free exhibit will feature handcrafted scarecrows made by local families, business, organizations and classrooms. On a stroll through the gardens this fall, you’ll see dozens of ghoulish, historic and colorful scarecrows.
We are now accepting scarecrow registrations to place a scarecrow on the grounds. In addition to being available for public viewing during the month of October, hundreds of families will see the scarecrows at Trunk or Treat on Oct. 26. This exhibit runs throughout the month of October. Mark your calendars and take a stroll through the garden before it’s too late!
FOLKFabulous@theFair returns for its second year at the South Carolina State Fair with a calendar chockfull of musical performances, artist demonstrations, and hands-on activities. This year’s activities celebrate South Carolina’s vibrant pottery traditions, drawing on two exhibitions on display at McKissick Museum: “Swag & Tassel: The Innovative Stoneware of Thomas Chandler” and “Place It/Face It: Pottery by Eugene.” FOLKFabulous@theFair is located in the Rosewoods Building, adjacent to the Home Arts area. All activities are free and included with State Fair Admission. Daily activities include McKissick’s exhibition, “Pottery in South Carolina,” a Pottery Boneyard provided by the Newberry Arts Center and SC Clay Conference, and our oral history project, “Share Your Fair Story”. Stop by and share your favorite memory of your family’s quilts, canned or baked goods, or other State Fair traditions as we prepare to celebrate the SC State Fair’s 150th anniversary in 2019. Be sure to check our Facebook or Website for the daily schedule.
Visit https://www.scstatefair.org/attractions/crafts-art for the FolkFabulous schedule
Restaurant Week is finally here and we’re inviting you to dine with us at Midwood Smokehouse!
We have a three course meal for $25 with your choice of slow smoked brisket, pork, bacon wrapped jalopenos, and more! End the night with our homemade Banana Pudding or Apple Cobbler.
5th International Conference on Pain Medicine and Pain Management with the theme: “Together We Learn; Together We Grow”. This annual Pain Medicine conference is a remarkable event which brings together a unique and international mix of large and medium medical and clinical research and diagnostic companies, leading universities and medical research institutions making the conference a perfect platform to share experience, foster collaborations across industry and academia and evaluate emerging innovations around the world.
Get ready for a month-long Halloween adventure as the South Carolina State Museum becomes the Museum of Oz!
Travel to Oz with daily showings of, The Wizard of Oz 4-D Experience™, enjoy special OZ themed events all month long and adventure through the “Magical Maze of Oz” as you follow the Yellow Brick Road from a Kansas farm all the way to the Emerald City.
Activities are included with museum general admission. Planetarium and 4-D shows require an additional charge.
This coming Thursday, lovers of the “brown water” will converge at 701 Whaley for the 6th Annual Great American Whiskey Fair. Originated in 2013 by Bourbon owner Kristian Niemi as “a way to pass time while the restaurant was in construction and to get Columbia excited about whiskey. It also scratched an itch in the southeast…no whiskey shows. Major US cities boasted of shows like WhiskeyFest, but the South was always missing on their itinerary. So, like his restaurants throughout the years (Mr. Friendly’s, Gervais & Vine, Solstice, Rosso Trattoria, and his upcoming Black Rooster), which he claims “were all very selfish endeavors to satisfy a need that I had. I just figured eventually everyone else would like it enough to be successful.”
