After advancing through two fast-paced rounds of online competition testing their knowledge of leadership principles and Army values, a five-member team from A.C. Flora High School will travel to Washington to participate in a nationally recognized academic and leadership event for JROTC students.

On Saturday, June 22nd the Community Development Departments of Richland County and The City of Columbia will host their annual OMG of Homeownership Workshop which stands for Owning, Maintaining and Gardening.

The OMG Workshop teaches participants how to revamp their current home by giving them valuable advice on decorating on a budget, landscaping and home improvement. The workshop will also provide first time homebuyers with the right tools for purchasing their first home.

This year’s classes include:

Tipsters who report drunken drivers in Columbia can get a $100 reward under a new initiative.

The Report A Drunk Driver program was launched Friday by AAA Carolinas' Foundation for Traffic Safety and officials with the City of Columbia.

People can call 911 and give details about someone they suspect of driving drunk. The calls will be coded specifically for the RADD campaign, and tipsters get $100 if the person is convicted.