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Sunday, May 12, 2013  The Historic Columbia Foundation thanked Midlands moms by treating them to brunch inside and outside of the Seibels House and Garden; Columbia's oldest home.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Wet or dry? Gardeners make plans with no certainty in forecast as cold spring follows drought

Friday, March 22, 2013  The zoo is took orders for its com-poo-st. It is all-natural composted zoo feces; effortlessly produced by the zoo's animals. The compost was given from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Federal wildlife managers look to New Mexico pilot project in battle against feral pigs

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Clemson University is again taking its turfgrass management program on the road.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  It's almost time to think about spring planting, but the City of Columbia wants local green thumbs to enjoy year-round gardening success.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  Several organizations joined together to help get rid of crime in one Columbia neighborhood for good.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Wednesday is National Reading Day and students from Gonzales Gardens Head Start took part in a thirty minute storytime at the University of South Carolina's South Carolina Center for Children's Books and Literacy.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Residents of Richland and Lexington counties have a chance to check out animals and attractions at the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens without paying.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  The 2012 Fall Fest is happening on Sunday.

Friday, October 12, 2012  City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin made a major funding announcement at a news conference Friday morning.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Mother's Day gets the short end of the stick sometimes. Here is your fool-proof plan to treat Mom to a weekend of fun that she will talk about for months, and remember forever.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  An under-served Midlands community is getting some finanical help to improve residents' quality of life.

Monday, January 30, 2012  Richland County deputies say Christine Ludwig was last seen leaving a doctor's appointment January 17th.

Monday, January 30, 2012  Want to get a giraffe's eye view of the trees above? The Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens is opening a ropes challenge course that will help you with just that.