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Education
Richland One receives new trucking simulator for students
Local News
Midlands area experiences growing pains as two large companies announce intentions
Project Viper has said it would bring more than 300 jobs and Scout Motors over 4,000.
Local News
$1.3 billion Scout Motors incentive package passes Senate
The package requires the company to hire locally for the first ten years.
Economy
Columbia restaurants face St. Patrick's and March Madness weekend crowds
Businesses in Columbia are getting a double boost this weekend with some expecting to see up to 5 times their sales.
Money
Power and Money: Stranded energy and cryptocurrency in West Texas
Texas operates on its own electrical grid. Could Bitcoin miners flocking to the state put a strain on our energy resources or will they solve all of Texas' problems?
Local News
Lexington County approves beer and wine distribution center to set up in West Columbia
On Tuesday, Lexington County Council gave the green light for a new distribution center to come to the area.
Economy
Richland County discusses proposed $16.5 million factory expansion
The project would bring 100 new jobs to a local gun manufacturer.
Economy
Richland County discusses proposed $16.5 million factory expansion
One hundred new jobs could be coming to Richland County with a proposed expansion of a local gun manufacturer.
Economy
Social Security proposes changes to SSI program
The change would exclude from factors that reduce monthly pay.
Tech
Elon Musk to build new town in Texas, reports suggest
Musk has already consulted a wide range of people about "Snailbrook," including Kanye West, West’s architectural designer and singer Grimes.
Food
Seed sanctuary hopes to address food insecurity
The sanctuary, located at the main Richland county library and the Hopkins, Eastover branches, offers an array of plant seeds for people for free.
Local News
"We just want to make Richland County a more popular place for young people": Richland County considers 3 new housing developments
Richland County focused on bringing more housing to the area.
Local News
Midlands area experiences growing pains as two large companies announce intentions
Project Viper has said it would bring more than 300 jobs and Scout Motors over 4,000.
Local News
$1.3 billion Scout Motors incentive package passes Senate
The package requires the company to hire locally for the first ten years.
Economy
Columbia restaurants face St. Patrick's and March Madness weekend crowds
Businesses in Columbia are getting a double boost this weekend with some expecting to see up to 5 times their sales.
Money
Power and Money: Stranded energy and cryptocurrency in West Texas
Texas operates on its own electrical grid. Could Bitcoin miners flocking to the state put a strain on our energy resources or will they solve all of Texas' problems?
Local News
Lexington County approves beer and wine distribution center to set up in West Columbia
On Tuesday, Lexington County Council gave the green light for a new distribution center to come to the area.
Economy
Richland County discusses proposed $16.5 million factory expansion
The project would bring 100 new jobs to a local gun manufacturer.
Economy
Richland County discusses proposed $16.5 million factory expansion
One hundred new jobs could be coming to Richland County with a proposed expansion of a local gun manufacturer.
Economy
Social Security proposes changes to SSI program
The change would exclude from factors that reduce monthly pay.
Tech
Elon Musk to build new town in Texas, reports suggest
Musk has already consulted a wide range of people about "Snailbrook," including Kanye West, West’s architectural designer and singer Grimes.
Food
Seed sanctuary hopes to address food insecurity
The sanctuary, located at the main Richland county library and the Hopkins, Eastover branches, offers an array of plant seeds for people for free.
Local News
"We just want to make Richland County a more popular place for young people": Richland County considers 3 new housing developments
Richland County focused on bringing more housing to the area.
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