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Photo- Hiking at Congaree National Park | Credit: The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board COLUMBIA — From scenic shorelines to expansive park systems, the Capital City/Lake Murray Country region is highlighting its wide range of outdoor experiences for visitors of all ages. Anchored by Lake Murray—often referred toContinue Reading

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COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia’s Solid Waste Division will host its annual Free Compost Giveaway this Saturday, April 4, offering residents a chance to pick up nutrient-rich compost for gardening and landscaping. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at Columbia Animal Services Facility, with theContinue Reading

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Willis Bowers is the Quiet Hero Beneath the Surface By Tom Mullikin In South Carolina, drowning is not a rare tragedy. It is unfortunately a persistent, but preventable one. Each year, lives are lost in our rivers, lakes, and coastal waters, often in silence and often in communities where accessContinue Reading

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Power, Pain, and the Enduring Call to LoveBy Tom Mullikin As the world approaches Easter, the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, occurring three days after his crucifixion on Good Friday, we have an opportunity to examine Christ’s life. A closer inspection of his final 24 hours revealsContinue Reading

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Nathan Ballentine (R–Irmo/Chapin) has formally filed for reelection, setting the stage for a general election contest this fall against Democratic challenger Julie Zimmerman. Ballentine, who has represented District 71 in the South Carolina House of Representatives since 2004, is one of the more established Republican figures in the Midlands. HisContinue Reading

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By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I never had time for golf, but I love the Masters. I never miss the Sunday round on TV. It almost always provides high drama. I speak for a lot of Georgians in the Central Savannah River Area when I say we take greatContinue Reading

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By Robin All We could certainly use some rain to get the grass growing again, but these dry, firm fairways have come with a silver lining—extra distance. Right now, golfers are seeing significantly more roll, which can turn good drives into great ones. But when the rain returns and theContinue Reading

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The Special Olympics South Carolina Spring Games came to Irmo High School on Tuesday, March 31, bringing athletes of all ages and abilities together for a day of competition and celebration. The event began with a torch run escorted by the Irmo Police Department, as a runner carried the flameContinue Reading

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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 aContinue Reading

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Kendra L. Dove, the current Richland County Treasurer, has announce her intention to seek re-election for another four-year term, emphasizing ongoing efforts to expand taxpayer services, modernize operations, and improve efficiency in tax payment processing. Dove, who served as Richland County Deputy Treasurer for 17 years, ran for Treasurer inContinue Reading