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As Tax Deadline Approaches, Remember Your State Forests

As Tax Deadline Approaches, Remember Your State Forests

 

As the deadline draws near, the South Carolina Forestry Commission is urging tax filers to remember forests when submitting their state returns.

 

This tax season marks the third year taxpayers anticipating a refund will have an option to contribute all or part of it to sustaining state-owned forestlands.  The General Assembly passed an income tax check off creating the SC State Forests Fund during the 2010 Legislative Session.

 

Zoo Spreads Holiday Cheer into the New Year with the Return of Free Fridays

Zoo Spreads Holiday Cheer into the New Year with the Return of Free Fridays

 

The start of a new year means the return of Free Fridays at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

Beginning tomorrow, January 4, the Zoo will offer complimentary admission to residents of Richland and Lexington counties every Friday during the months of January and February.

Upcoming Events at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Upcoming Events at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Free Fridays

Only in January and February

Free Fridays are back at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden! Residents of Richland and Lexington counties will receive free admission to the Zoo and Garden every Friday during the months of January and February. Guests will be asked to provide a valid driver’s license or property tax statement as proof of residency.

Free hunting days Jan. 4-5

Free hunting days Jan. 4-5

 

New surprise addition added to zoo family

New surprise addition added to zoo family

A 6-week-old giraffe calf is now on exhibit at the Riverbanks Zoo after an unexpected arrival.

Winners of 2012 Columbia Choice Awards Announced For Landscaping and Beautification

Winners of 2012 Columbia Choice Awards Announced  For Landscaping and Beautification

Columbia Green and Columbia Tree & Appearance Commission have announced the winners of the 2012 Columbia Choice Awards.

 

The awards recognize the prolific and creative landscape design of businesses, neighborhoods and public groups that enhance the quality of life in the City of Columbia.

Columbia Choice Awards were awarded in the following categories: