The Central Midlands Council of Governments, Central Midlands Transit (COMET), and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) are teaming up on a new project called LINKS to Lake Murray. This project focuses on studying two key corridors around Lake Murray: SC 6 (North Lake Drive) – From Dreher ShoalsContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin How are those new year resolutions going? With the new year, the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions often comes up. Something about the calendar changing over to a new year give us a sort of clean slate or the opportunity to make changes we have beenContinue Reading
The United Way of the Midlands is now accepting applications for its Blueprint for Leadership program, with a deadline of January 21. This unique eight-week leadership and board development training is specifically designed to prepare participants for impactful roles in the nonprofit sector. As the Midlands’ only professional development courseContinue Reading
Columbia will play host to the Metropolitan Opera’s Laffont Competition on Saturday, January 18, providing a showcase for young, aspiring opera singers from across the United States. The event will be held at the Wright-Spears Center for the Arts at Columbia College and begins at 10 a.m. Admission is freeContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – It’s that sweet time of year again! Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands have officially launched the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season, inviting the community to support their entrepreneurial journey while indulging in beloved cookie favorites. This year’s lineup features classics like Thin Mints, Samoas, andContinue Reading
Are you ready to elevate your hosting game without breaking the bank? Join us for Budget Charcuterie at the Chapin Branch of the Lexington County Library on January 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Led by Carol Sue Garner, a professional chef and hospitality expert with years of experience in South Florida, Chicago,Continue Reading
South Carolina — As temperatures drop, the American Red Cross of South Carolina is urging families to take precautions to heat their homes safely and prevent fires. “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Yolonda Gainwell, Interim CEO of the Red Cross of SouthContinue Reading
Columbia, SC — The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is opening a new exit ramp from I-20 West to I-26 West on January 9, marking a significant step in Phase 2 of the Carolina Crossroads Project. The new ramp is expected to open late in the day to allowContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern Writer TomPoland.net New Orleans-bound, Georgia Dawgs Andy and I left Columbia, South Carolina, December 31 at 7:30 am Headed to the Sugar Bowl, our rooms waited at a Marriott in NOLA, that lady-like acronym for a city with its share of fame, and some willContinue Reading
Columbia, SC (Grassroots Newswire) — EXIT Realty New Horizons, along with Foundation Mortgage Corporation, is hosting a free workshop to help first-time homebuyers learn the basics of purchasing a home. This one-hour session will cover how to get financing, steps to prepare for buying a house, and tips for aContinue Reading
The Chapin Town Council is considering introducing an impact fee for new water customers to address the growing demands on the town’s water systems. Both residential and commercial developments that connect to Chapin’s water or wastewater systems would be subject to the proposed fee. According to the ordinance, the feesContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic will host an evening of music and wine at the Koger Center on Thursday, January 18, at 7:30 p.m. The event, called “Wolfgang & Wine,” will feature three beautiful pieces of music and a special wine-tasting experience. The concert will begin with Concertino Cusqueño by GabrielaContinue Reading
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Lexington County. Volunteers advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are involved in Family Court legal proceedings through the Department of Social ServicesContinue Reading
The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced that a portion of the Saluda Riverwalk trail will be closed beginning January 6 to ensure public safety during heavy construction activities related to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s Saluda Sky Ride Gondola Project. The closure will affect the section of the RiverwalkContinue Reading
Why Dr. Tom Mullikin is the perfect choice to lead SCDNR into the future By W. Thomas Smith Jr. More than two years ago, I wrote a piece, UNASSAILABLE GREATNESS, about a man whose remarkably exceptional career has not only been one for the books, but has only beenContinue Reading
By Tom PolandTomPoland.net No more glory years, a beauty nonetheless. A junkyard hiding in woods surprised me. Old cars and pick-ups sat at odd angles, a senior citizen social of sorts. The years had extracted their toll. A sedan’s hood was up as if she had died in the midstContinue Reading