

BACK TO SCHOOL
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As summer draws to an end and my two daughters go back to school, it reinforces for me the vital and important role that teachers play in the everyday lives of our children. Thank you teachers, administrators, and the entire school staff for making a difference in our children's lives, especially as we begin another new school year!
As a product of the public schools in Richland School District 2, I understand that public education is a worth


TOTAL ECLIPSE DAY
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Today, I hope you will be able to enjoy one of nature's most awe-inspiring sights, a total solar eclipse. We are fortunate that Columbia is one of the best places to watch it. Columbia is in the path of totality, providing a rare opportunity to see the moon completely cover the sun.
When viewing the eclipse, please remember these important safety issues as provided by NASA, which can also be found by visiting, https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/ : Lo