In recognition of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Prisma Health will offer free head and neck cancer screenings on April 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, located at 1501 Sumter Street. Screenings will take place in Beaman Auditorium on the ground floor. AppointmentsContinue Reading
Born and raised in Lexington County, local pharmacist Steven Asbill has filed to run for South Carolina House District 85, which includes parts of Irmo, Lexington, and Chapin. Asbill said he is running because many residents feel everyday concerns like traffic congestion, school crowding, rising costs, and shrinking access toContinue Reading
The Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival returns April 9–12 at the South Carolina State Farmers Market. The four-day event will feature a wide variety of vendors offering plants, garden essentials, Certified South Carolina produce, spring décor, and more. Clemson Extension Master Gardeners will also be on-site to answer questionsContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy That’s the daily dose researchers say may help keep your brain significantly younger. In a study of 960 older adults followed for nearly five years, those who ate about one serving of green leafy vegetables each day experienced a rate of cognitive decline comparable to someone 11Continue Reading
By Radley West When people think about getting healthier, they usually imagine something intense. Sweaty workouts, long runs, complicated routines, and unused gym memberships. Walking rarely makes the list, even though it may be one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body. Walking is simple, accessible,Continue Reading
The Lexington County Herb Bunch will host its 14th Annual Herb Festival on April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival will feature a variety of herbs and vegetables, along with baked goods, educational presentations, and local vendors. Admission is free, and the event will be held rainContinue Reading
The white dorsal line means this is a female. No dewlap. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I called it a green lizard. I couldn’t pronounce Anolis carolinensis back then. Heck, I hadn’t even heard of the term. But now something catches me flatfooted — I’m told little girls woreContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina will host its final Brown Bag Lunch Series event, Archival Show and Tell Featuring New Acquisitions, on Thursday, April 16, from noon to 1:30 p.m. The virtual session will highlight materials from theContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Soda City Market has once again been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Farmers Market category. After earning the top spot nationwide last year, the market now has the opportunity to defend its title among 20 markets selected by a panel ofContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, has announced the swearing-in of new volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) advocates in Lexington County. During a ceremony held March 13 at the Lexington County Family Court, Trenay Dukes,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Orchid Society will host its 2026 South Carolina Orchid Society Show and Sale April 10–12 at the Garden Council of Greater Columbia Building, located at 1605 Park Circle in downtown Columbia near the University of South Carolina. The annual show will feature thousands ofContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy There are a few patterns I’ve been seeing repeatedly with new clients lately. If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone. 1) Why Everyone’s Constipated Many people assume fiber is the issue—but most of the time, it’s not. What I see more often: Not enough waterContinue Reading
South Carolina State Senator Russell Ott (D-Calhoun) announced plans to file legislation that would temporarily suspend the state’s gas tax for 30 days. “South Carolina families and businesses are struggling with gas prices that have increased nearly a dollar per gallon in just three weeks during the ongoing war inContinue Reading
Cornerstone Church will host Founded as a Christian Nation? Reflections on America 250 – An Evening with Thomas S. Kidd April 12 from 6:30 – 9 pm. Kidd (BA and MA Clemson University; PhD University of Notre Dame) is Research Professor of Church History and John and Sharon Yeats EndowedContinue Reading
By Robin All “If you think you can, or you think you can’t — you’re right.” A positive mindset is essential in golf. You need to visualize the result you want, not the one you’re trying to avoid. The last thought you have before a swing is often what yourContinue Reading
Chronicling my early years of wind sprints and distance running By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I often write about THE IMPORTANCE OF STRENGTH TRAINING: I’m not a competitive powerlifter, but I do regularly work out. I have for years. And my doctors tell me that my years of strengthContinue Reading