Business
Fresh on the Menu Launches 2026 People’s Choice Awards
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
Education
Lexington-Richland School District Five Launches Dual Enrollment Sophomore Associates Pathway
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
Sports
Improved Chapin hoops make playoffs
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 2025-26 school year has seen the sport of basketball gain more prominence at Chapin High School. Head coaches Marquett Carr for the boys and Terence Jones for the girls led their respective programs. Each program showed improvement from last season and produced All-Region players. The
Departments
Public Safety
CRIME STOPPERS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS making the world safer
International intelligence collection, countering human-trafficking, mine-clearing efforts in Eastern Europe, expansion into Africa, and a South Carolina connection By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The board of directors of U.S.-based CRIME
Community News
Jump Start Your Heart This Saturday
In recognition of National Heart Month and in conjunction with the Go Red movement promoting heart disease awareness, Columbia will host the third-annual Jump Start Your Heart Day Party this
Entertainment
Girls Night Out with Ellen Skrmetti is Saturday
Harbison Theatre will welcome audiences for an evening of laughter, connection and candid storytelling with Girls Night Out with Ellen Skrmetti this Saturday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. The performance
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
































