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Real Lizard Earrings

On: April 7, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: A Southern Writer, Tom Poland

Eagles sit atop region standings

On: April 7, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Sports, Soccer

Brown Bag Lunch Series: Archival Show and Tell Featuring New Acquisitions

On: April 6, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Brown Bag Lunch Series, Center for Civil Rights

Soda City Market Nominated Again for National Award

On: April 6, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Soda City Market

Arturo O’Farrill to Perform April 11

On: April 6, 2026
In: Entertainment
Tagged: Harbison Theatre, Live Mudic

New Guardian ad Litem Volunteers Sworn In

On: April 6, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Lexington County
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Recent Posts

South Carolina Orchid Society Show and Sale Set for April 10–12

On: April 6, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Orchid Society Show

Columbia Man Charged with Murder

On: April 6, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Crime, Lexington County Sheriffs Department

Lexington Woman Charged with Stealing Cars from Dealership

On: April 6, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Crime, Lexington County Sheriffs Department

Eating for Healing: Your Gut Health

On: April 6, 2026
In: Community News

Russell Ott Proposes Gas Tax Suspension

On: April 6, 2026
In: Community News, Government
Tagged: Finances, Politics

Church to offer program on religion in early America

On: April 6, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Church

Business

Capital Office Products celebrates 30 years

On: April 1, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Celebrations, Milestones

A locally owned office products company is celebrating 30 years in business, marking three decades of helping organizations stay productive through customer service and a commitment to building lasting relationships. Founded three decades ago by Bill MacDonald, with a passion for serving local businesses, the company was built on a

Wingard’s Market wins readers choice award

On: March 31, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Honors and Awards

Dominion advocates for federal funding

On: March 17, 2026
In: Business, Government
Tagged: Congressman Joe Wilson, Dominion
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Education

Allison Terracio seeks county council re-election

On: April 1, 2026
In: Education, Government
Tagged: elections, Political Campaigns, school district 5

Allison Terracio, who represents Richland County District 5, has announced she will be seeking re-election. Terracio was first elected to serve in 2019. As a county councilwoman, Terracio has been a passionate and effective leader for District 5. Elected and sworn in before the COVID-19 pandemic, she guided Richland County

District Five high schools earn top rankings

On: April 1, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Honors and Awards

Inaugural Bridge Development League Season a Success

On: March 31, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Irmo Chapin Recreation, school district 5
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Sports

Eagles sit atop region standings

On: April 7, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Sports, Soccer

Photo by Chapin boys soccer By Thomas Grant Jr. Things are looking up for Chapin soccer entering Spring Break. The boys’ team remains undefeated in Region 4-5A at 6-0. They can solidify their lead over second-place Lexington with a win April 14 at Cecil Woolbright Field. The Eagles (12-2, 6-0)

Blowfish Host Easter Egg Hunt at Lexington County Baseball Stadium

On: April 5, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Easter Egg Hunt, Lexington County Blowfish

Golf Tips for Seniors: Dry, Hard Fairways

On: April 1, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Golf Tips for Seniors, Robin All
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Columbia Man Charged with Murder

On: April 6, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Crime, Lexington County Sheriffs Department

LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Columbia man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting Saturday afternoon. Latif Shi’Yon Elijah Ross, 23, is charged with murder, possession of a weapon

Lexington Woman Charged with Stealing Cars from Dealership

On: April 6, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Crime, Lexington County Sheriffs Department

UNSUNG SAVES: How Richland County deputies quietly save lives

On: April 6, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: First Responders
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Real Lizard Earrings

On: April 7, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: A Southern Writer, Tom Poland

The white dorsal line means this is a female. No dewlap. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I called it a green lizard. I couldn’t pronounce Anolis carolinensis back then.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: Archival Show and Tell Featuring New Acquisitions

On: April 6, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Brown Bag Lunch Series, Center for Civil Rights

Soda City Market Nominated Again for National Award

On: April 6, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Soda City Market
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Entertainment

Arturo O’Farrill to Perform April 11

On: April 6, 2026
In: Entertainment
Tagged: Harbison Theatre, Live Mudic

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble will feature renowned pianist, bandleader, and 10-time Grammy Award winner Arturo O’Farrill in its concert Afro-Latin Jazz Excursion on April 11 at

Lake Murray Country Showcases Outdoor Adventure and Natural Beauty Across Midlands

On: April 2, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Lake Murray Country, Tourism

Columbia Children’s Theatre Presents Peter Pan JR.

On: March 26, 2026
In: Entertainment
Tagged: Columbia Children’s Theatre, Live Music
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Civic

Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Names February Student of the Month

On: March 1, 2026
In: Civic, Education
Tagged: Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary, Student of the Month

The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club has named Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet fifth grader Allison Reyes Andres as its February Student of the Month. Seven Oaks Principal Dr. Angie Slatton

Clothing Drive to Support Midlands Orphan Relief

On: October 23, 2025
In: Civic, Non Profit
Tagged: Donations, Midlands Orphan Relief

Gateway Baptist Students Serve Community Through Mission Ballentine

On: August 20, 2025
In: Civic
Tagged: Mission Ballentine, The Cooperative Ministry
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Real Lizard Earrings

On: April 7, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: A Southern Writer, Tom Poland

Eagles sit atop region standings

On: April 7, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Sports, Soccer

Brown Bag Lunch Series: Archival Show and Tell Featuring New Acquisitions

On: April 6, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Brown Bag Lunch Series, Center for Civil Rights
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