City directories and newspapers can provide valuable genealogical information. City directories from 1875 to present are available at the Richland County Public Library, and may contain information like occupations, addresses, and family details. Newspapers provide obituaries, marriages, births, and other announcements. Specifically, The State newspaper from 1891 to present is indexed from 1892-1912 and 1973-1987. The Palmetto Leader from 1925-1957 was Columbia's African American newspaper. Online resources provide additional access to newspapers and directories.