The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct temporary nighttime lane closures on the new bridge over the Saluda River (Exit 108 B-A) for two nights during the week of February 24. The nighttime closures are necessary to install new overhead signage over the bridge as part of Phase 1Continue Reading

By Eileen renders You may know someone who has recently had stomach flu. It is also called gastroenteritis. Notice the ending “it is” that always indicates inflammation. This norovirus can have a sudden onset and can cause intense pain with stomach cramping pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is important toContinue Reading

St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Southeast, announces the lineup for its 43rd event, set for March 15. This year’s event features a variety of local, regional and national acts set to perform across multiple stages, including headlining performances from Lettuce,Continue Reading

By Nathan Ballentine I am proud to be working with like-minded colleagues in the State House to fight for conservative reforms that put South Carolinians first. We are taking bold action to rein in wasteful spending, secure South Carolina’s energy future and eliminate conflicts of interest in auditing. This week,Continue Reading

Tickets are on sale now for the March 27 Taste of Lake Murray to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia. Dance the night away with music from Band of Oz on the main stage and The Reggie Sullivan Band on the outdoor stage. Sample flavors from aroundContinue Reading

East Coast Premiere of Dreams in Flight Comes to Columbia on February 22 Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic, recipient of the 2024 Governor’s Award for the Arts, continues its 60th Anniversary Season with a highly anticipated performance featuring GRAMMY®-winning banjo duo Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn. The concert,Continue Reading

Mullikin received three unanimous confirmations in run-up to new post   By W. Thomas Smith Jr.     Dr. Tom Mullikin – acclaimed global expedition leader, attorney, university professor, retired two-star military commander, and founding chair of the S.C. Floodwater Commission – began his first full day in office asContinue Reading

Richland County recently honored Bill Peters, Director of Operational Services, as he retires after more than 20 years of dedicated service. A special recognition was held on January 29 to celebrate his contributions to the county. Peters has played a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and public services, leavingContinue Reading

We’re two weeks into our legislative session and the excitement is building. House committees are currently engaged in taking public testimony and preparing for the upcoming floor debates on many issues you’ve let me know are important to you. In total, there were more than 31 committee and subcommittee meetings,Continue Reading