Columbia Chamber moving headquarters to Main Street

The new Columbia Chamber of Commerce headquarters will be at the corner of Lady and Sumter Streets, two blocks from Main Street. The move is expected to occur early next year.

Insure SC staff extending hours as deadline approaches

Insure SC, an initiative of nonprofit Palmetto Project, will have staff available from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act insurance plans is Sunday at 2:59 a.m.

Wilson joins coalition urging action on fentanyl

S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson joined attorneys general from every U.S. state and territory and the District of Columbia in signing a letter urging the permanent classification of fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.

State seeking nominations for environmental award

The S.C. Environmental Awareness Award recognizes individual contributions made toward protecting, conserving and improving South Carolina’s natural resources. The award was established by the General Assembly in 1992.

Fireflies holding job fair Jan. 11

Columbia’s minor league baseball team is holding a job fair to fill positions ranging from usher to video production staff to concession workers. The fair will take place from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Segra Park.

Horror and sci-fi exhibit to explore art, fear

An exhibition featuring 135 pieces from the extensive collection of Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett will make the final stop of an international tour at the Columbia Museum of Art from Feb. 15 through May 17.