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Fresh on the Menu Launches 2026 People’s Choice Awards

On: February 16, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Awards, Food and Drink

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Celebrates 90 Years of Service

On: February 16, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Banking, Celebrations, Financial

Golf Tips for Seniors: High Hands for Better Distance and Accuracy

On: February 16, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Golf Tips for Seniors, Robin All

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt Underway in the Midlands

On: February 16, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Black History Month, Scavenger Hunt

Lexington-Richland School District Five Launches Dual Enrollment Sophomore Associates Pathway

On: February 16, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: College Credits, Instruction

A force of faith

On: February 13, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Richland County Sheriffs Department
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Walk, Run & Roll Event to Support Brain Injury Survivors

On: February 11, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Run and Roll, Walk

Prisma Health Implements New Measures to Combat Measles Outbreak

On: February 11, 2026
In: Community News, Health
Tagged: Prisma Health

District Five hosting virtual Lunch & Learn

On: February 11, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Lunch and Learn, school district 5

SCDOT to Hold Public Meeting on Carolina Crossroads Phase 3C

On: February 11, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Carolina Crossroads, SCDOT

Two Riverbanks Gorillas to Relocate to Dallas Zoo

On: February 10, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Gorillas, Riverbanks Zoo

Double the Love on Valentine’s Day

On: February 10, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Be a Sweetheart event, Mast General Store

Business

Fresh on the Menu Launches 2026 People’s Choice Awards

On: February 16, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Awards, Food and Drink

Fresh on the Menu has launched its 2026 People’s Choice Awards, inviting diners statewide to vote for their favorite restaurants that support South Carolina farmers by sourcing local ingredients. Fresh on the Menu is a sister program of Certified South Carolina and recognizes restaurants that commit to sourcing at least

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Celebrates 90 Years of Service

On: February 16, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Banking, Celebrations, Financial

Double the Love on Valentine’s Day

On: February 10, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Be a Sweetheart event, Mast General Store
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Education

Lexington-Richland School District Five Launches Dual Enrollment Sophomore Associates Pathway

On: February 16, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: College Credits, Instruction

IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five is expanding opportunities for students to earn college credentials while still in high school through the launch of a new Dual Enrollment Sophomore Associates Degree Pathway, made possible through a partnership with Midlands Technical College. An information session for families was held February 11

District Five hosting virtual Lunch & Learn

On: February 11, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Lunch and Learn, school district 5

In Our Schools: Celebrating School Counselors

On: February 10, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: school district 5
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Sports

Golf Tips for Seniors: High Hands for Better Distance and Accuracy

On: February 16, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Golf Tips for Seniors, Robin All

By Robin All, PGA Life Member When analyzing the major components of the backswing — body rotation, arm structure, and wrist hinge — the most common technical fault among senior golfers is improper arm motion. The arms should function primarily in a vertical (up-and-down) plane, not excessively around the body.

Lady Eagles continue to fly high under Jones

On: February 10, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Basketball, Chapin High School, High School Sports

Chapin signees

On: February 9, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Sports, Signings
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Investigators Seek Suspect in Series of Vehicle Break-Ins

On: January 19, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Crime, Lexington County

LEXINGTON, S.C. (January 15, 2026) — The Lexington Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of Christian Dominick Long, 33, of Lexington, in connection with a series of thefts

Violent crime percentages are trending downward, but still too high says Sheriff Lott

On: January 12, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Richland County Sheriffs Department

Rachel Kim Hodge travels to South Korea

On: December 30, 2025
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Richland County Sheriffs Department
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Community News

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt Underway in the Midlands

On: February 16, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Black History Month, Scavenger Hunt

The annual Black History Month Scavenger Hunt launched February 1 and is now underway across the Midlands. The free, self-guided experience invites residents, families, students, and visitors to explore Columbia

A force of faith

On: February 13, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Richland County Sheriffs Department

Walk, Run & Roll Event to Support Brain Injury Survivors

On: February 11, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Run and Roll, Walk
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Entertainment

Two Riverbanks Gorillas to Relocate to Dallas Zoo

On: February 10, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Gorillas, Riverbanks Zoo

Two young gorillas born at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden are preparing for a major move this spring. Moyo and ZaKota, both born in 2018, will relocate to the Dallas Zoo

South Carolina Philharmonic announces two new board members

On: February 9, 2026
In: Entertainment
Tagged: Live Music, SC Phil

Riverbanks Roars into 2026 with New Lions, Free Fridays, and Exciting Seasonal Events

On: January 19, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Riverbanks Zoo
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Civic

Clothing Drive to Support Midlands Orphan Relief

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

Gateway Baptist Students Serve Community Through Mission Ballentine

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

Chapin Rotary is a Catalyst for Change

On: June 16, 2025
In: Civic
Tagged: Chapin Sunrise Rotary Club
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Fresh on the Menu Launches 2026 People’s Choice Awards

On: February 16, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Awards, Food and Drink

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Celebrates 90 Years of Service

On: February 16, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Banking, Celebrations, Financial

Golf Tips for Seniors: High Hands for Better Distance and Accuracy

On: February 16, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Golf Tips for Seniors, Robin All
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