Business
State Earns $1.7 Billion on Investments
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that the South Carolina Treasurer’s Office generated $1.7 billion in investment earnings over the past year, providing significant financial support for public schools, roads, public safety initiatives, and local governments across the state. “This $1.7 billion benefits the taxpayers in the form of stronger schools,
Education
Annual Poinsettia Sale Starts Monday
Students at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies are gearing up for their annual poinsettia sale. Students in the Agricultural Education program at The Center work together each year to grow the holiday plants. The program’s three pathways—BioSystems, Environmental and Natural Resources, and Veterinary Science—use the proceeds from the sale
Sports
Former Cavalier sets school record at N.C. State
Photo courtesy of North Carolina State athletics By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Richland Northeast quarterback Will Wilson closed out his freshman college season with a career performance. The former “Mr. South Carolina Football” had an historic performance for North Carolina State this past Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. He rushed for
Departments
Public Safety
The evolution of an RCSD captain
Larry Payne’s life’s work is reflected in his three decades of service to Richland County By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In January 2018, then-Lieutenant Larry Payne was one of three
Community News
The holistic path to well-being
By Radley West When you think of being healthy, what’s the first image that pops into your head? For many of us, it’s a person sweating it out at the
Entertainment
South Carolina Philharmonic returns with 3rd Annual “Home for the Holidays”
Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Home for the Holidays on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts, led by Music
Civic
Clothing Drive to Support Midlands Orphan Relief
Donations Accepted at Irmo Branch Library Through October 31 IRMO, S.C. – The Irmo Branch Library is partnering with the Lake Murray–Irmo Woman’s Club to collect donations for Midlands Orphan
































