JENKINSVILLE – The Town of Jenkinsville cut the ribbon for its new mini park, where families and can gather to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The new park, which features a paved walking trail with exercise equipment, is located at 7769 State Hwy 215 South in Jenkinsville.
Local filmmaker empowers BW youth at library film camp
Students’ films headed to international film festival BLYTHEWOOD — Every summer, a unique opportunity lights up the imagination of local children in Blythewood, thanks to the passion of accredited film producer Andrew Gajadhar. In partnership with the Richland County Public Library, Gajadhar hosts a free, three-day film camp designed to introduce young minds to the […]
$10 microchips, more available to Richland Co. pet owners
COLUMBIA – Columbia Animal Services has chosen to commemorate this year’s National Pet Preparedness Month by educating the pet owners of Columbia about the dangers of hot weather for pets, information on how to keep pets and their families together in emergency situations, as well as educating about disaster preparedness amidst the start of the […]
1920’s windmill relocated to Nord house
BLYTHEWOOD – The last windmill in downtown Blythewood was erected circa 1920 in the backyard of Durham Boney’s home on Oakhurst Road. Last Saturday, the now inoperable 70-foot tall, 105-or-so-year-old windmill was moved to the back yard of the Langford-Nord house, the home of the Blythewood Historical Society & Museum, where it is scheduled to […]
Get Outdoors
PEAKE – Saturday, June 7 was National Trails Day, and the Palmetto Trail celebrated by offering a guided hikes on three different portions of the trail, including the Peak to Prosperity passage in Fairfield County. 82 hikers participated in the guided hikes. Pictured are hikers who participated in the two-hour hike on the Peak to […]
Celebrate National Trail Day with a hike or camping class
JENKINSVILLE – Looking to do get outside this summer? Look no further than the Palmetto Trail. Saturday, June 7 is National Trails Day, and the Palmetto Trail is celebrating by offering a guided hike and a Camping 101 class. Camping 101 REI instructor Jerry Caldwell will teach a hands on camping session from 10:30 – […]