Turning Pages SC will hold its 55th birthday bash, Dive into a Literary Feast, at River’s Edge Retreat on August 26 from 4 – 8 pm, The organization is commemorating more than five decades of empowering adults through the power of reading. Over the decades, Turning Pages SC has hadContinue Reading
Rylee Jeffcoat of Chapin was crowned Teen All-Star United States 2024, on the Savannah Theatre stage on July 29. Jeffcoat and the other contestants began their week on July 26 with meetings and rehearsals. They also attended the live production of “Rewind” at the Savannah Theatre, a Riverboat Dinner CruiseContinue Reading
Columbia, SC — With profound sadness, we announce the untimely passing of Scott Malyerck, a prominent figure in South Carolina’s political landscape and a dedicated public servant. Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Scott’s legacy is marked by his exceptional contributions to upholding American Democracy, his commitment to Conservative Values, andContinue Reading
By Cindy Chin In January of this year, CGC President Cindy Chin applied for multiple awards on the state level – highlighting the work of Chapin Garden Club members completed throughout the year in the Chapin community. Garden Club of SC Board of Directors reviewed all award applications from acrossContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The wait is over for the Lexington County Blowfish. Nine years after making the move from Columbia across Lake Murray to Lexington, the team is back in the Coastal Plain League Petitt Cup final. The Blowfish earned a berth Tuesday after winning the final two gamesContinue Reading
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died at the scene of a house fire in the 500 block of Pleasant View Drive in Lexington shortly before 6:30 am on August 5. Shelia Denise Turner, 70, of Lexington, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remainsContinue Reading
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is has announced Robert Terrell as their new Chief Lending Officer (CLO). Terrell brings more than 31 years of experience working in the financial services industry to his role as CLO, including nearly 20 years with Palmetto Citizens. He first served as the Manager ofContinue Reading
Got books? The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road, will accept donations of used books and media this Saturday, August 12, from 9 am-noon. Books may be dropped off curbside at the side entrance to the library, where Friends volunteers will assist in unloading. Or youContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Why write about Athletics in a column about Education? Last month’s column was intended to start a conversation about the meaning of “an education.” An education should be well-rounded, to include extracurricular pursuits including but not limited to athletics. And YOU can be part of our studentContinue Reading
Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged a Lexington County man July 24 with 3 counts of bomb threats. Jason Ryan Jones, 37, called SLED Operations Desk on a recorded line stating, “What do I gotta do to get your attention, I’m going to plant a bomb.Continue Reading
Shandon United Methodist Church has announced the church’s 19th Annual Garage Sale, sponsored by the United Women in Faith. Mark your calendars for the event, taking place August 11, from 8 am to 2:30 pm, and continuing August 12, from 8 am to 1 pm. The sale will be heldContinue Reading
Romance author Synithia Williams is launching her newest novel, The Secret to a Southern Wedding, with a conversation and book signing on August 15 at All Good Books in Columbia. Williams will be in conversation with fellow author Yasmin Angoe at 6 pm, followed by a meet-and-greet/book signing running untilContinue Reading
The Contemporaries, an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), have revealed two new museum acquisitions by Columbia-born artist Rodney McMillian. The CMA is the first museum in the Carolinas to acquire McMillian’s work. Both paintings are currently on display in the CMA’s collection gallery 20, where theyContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Entrepreneurs differ on what makes their businesses successful, but no one-philosophy fits all. Most will correctly shout—“hard work.” Many elements, when combined, make organizations flourish. After reading more than 100 books on breeding successful, customer-driven companies, failing miserably at times, doing everything wrong possible, and learning fromContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies have arrested a West Columbia man accused of shooting at a car full of people last week after a fight at a convenience store. Markelle Da’Shaun Rogers, 23, is charged with three counts of attempted murder, two counts of discharging a firearm at a vehicle and oneContinue Reading
Brian Pearson, distinguished executive coach, will help attendees to learn and understand the current generational gaps and the six temptations successful organizations have as they battle labor issues and the disconnects associated with those gaps. This lunchtime workshop will be held on Thursday, August 17, at the Greater Irmo ChamberContinue Reading