In South Carolina, residents who are 85 and older are provided a one percent sales tax reduction on many items bought for personal use. This included many food items. The customer must have identification, such as a driver’s license, for proof of age. This information about the sales tax reductionContinue Reading
Thirteen students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been named Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship program. These talented high school seniors will now have the opportunity to compete for one of 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million, which will be awarded next spring. The Semifinalists fromContinue Reading
Dutch Fork Middle School is excited to announce the appointment of Mrs. Kelly Thacker as the new Assistant Principal. Mrs. Thacker has been a dedicated educator and leader, previously teaching at Irmo Middle School, where she served as the Math Department Chair for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. For theContinue Reading
Whataburger is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day on September 18 with a chance to win free Whataburger for a year! Whataburger Rewards Members can enter the sweepstakes by ordering a Patty Melt, Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger, or a Whataburger with cheese through the Whataburger App or Whataburger.com. Every qualifying purchaseContinue Reading
Five recipients from five agencies honored by Columbia-area church for fourth consecutive year By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Lieutenant Frieda Brown and four fellow first responders received Eastminster Presbyterian Church’s annual SERVANT LEADERSHIP AWARD on Wednesday evening, the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Continue Reading
Dr. Thomas S. Mullikin was elected to the historic board in August By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, an attorney, university professor, and renowned global expedition leader has been elected to the board of the South Carolina Civil Rights Museum (SCCRM). Mullikin will serve a three-year term followingContinue Reading
Are you passionate about giving back to your community? The Lexington Medical Center Irmo Okra Strut is calling for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s event a success! We’re looking for dedicated individuals to assist in various roles, including: General Set-Up VIP Tent Attendants Obstacle Course Monitors in theContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies have arrested a Little Mountain man accused of sexual activity with teen girls he lured to meet him with promises of vaping devices. Trevor Grant Oty, 20, is charged with two counts of solicitation of a minor, and one count of second-degreeContinue Reading
PROSPERITY, S.C. – Tyler Campbell of Martin, Georgia, emerged victorious at the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Super Tournament, held on Lake Murray, with a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 42 pounds, 13 ounces. The tournament, hosted by the Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board, wasContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Congratulations to all who are ready to embark on a lifestyle that promises to help you on your journey toward becoming the best you can be. To become and remain fit, and healthy, and to avoid disease, we first need to put our priorities in the orderContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson’s annual bus tour made a stop in Irmo on August 21, where he was warmly received by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. The tour takes Wilson across South Carolina’s Second Congressional District and includes visits to businesses, schools, and organizations in Aiken, Chapin, Forest Acres, andContinue Reading
The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation has announced a substantial donation of $180,000 to six organizations across South Carolina, supporting projects in housing, recovery, community arts, and arts education. Each of the selected organizations will receive $10,000 annually for three years, totaling $30,000 per organization. Since its inception in 2000,Continue Reading
Singer, songwriter, and musician Cody Webb will bring his high-energy performance to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) on September 6. The show, starting at 7:30 p.m., promises an evening of captivating music from a rising star in country and contemporary music. Webb, who hails from Ridge Spring, hasContinue Reading
The Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands is excited to introduce the Girl Scout Experience Box (GSEB) program, designed to support new Daisy (K–1) troop leaders as they begin their Scouting journey. Starting in August 2024, first-year Daisy troops will receive a complimentary monthly supply box, filled with everythingContinue Reading
Columbia has officially launched phase one of the Williams Street Extension project, aimed at enhancing public access to the riverfront and improving key gateways to the area. The announcement was made at a press conference on August 20 at the future project site, located between the Gervais Street and BlossomContinue Reading
Meeting Street Music Fest Returns to West Columbia with Two Days of Free Entertainment West Columbia is bringing back the popular Meeting Street Music Fest on September 6-7, offering two days of live music, food, and fun. The festival will feature multiple genres of music and plenty of activities forContinue Reading