Richland County voters have opted to extend the county’s 1 percent special sales and use tax, also known as the “Transportation Penny,” which will continue to fund essential transportation infrastructure improvements. Originally imposed in 2012, this tax is on track to reach its revenue cap of $1.07 billion by lateContinue Reading
Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, November 18 – 25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations nearest them. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting andContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden recently celebrated the hatching of a Toco toucan chick, marking the first time in over a decade that this species has successfully bred at the zoo. Proud parents Ramsay and Dora, who arrived at Riverbanks in 2018 and 2019, were introduced in June 2019, and afterContinue Reading
The Chapin community came together to celebrate young writers from Chapin Elementary at the Chapin’s Voices Community Writer’s Workshop on Thursday, November 7th, held at Chapin Town Hall. The event showcased the creative work of fourth-grade students, allowing families and community members to see the writing process in action, fromContinue Reading
The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, known for bringing much-needed laughs to educators, is returning with a brand-new show titled “The Struggle is Real!” The tour will stop in Columbia, SC, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Koger Center for the Arts, offering a night of humor that resonates withContinue Reading
By Dr. Cindye Richburg Cotton Executive Director Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center We have reached another Thanksgiving. It is traditionally the time to give thanks for all the great things that have transpired in our lives during the year and in some cases even longer. At the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC), weContinue Reading
A teen went from homeless to serving as a Marine. Here’s how a Lexington County deputy set him up for success LEXINGTON, S.C. – A life-changing opportunity for a homeless teen in South Carolina started with a shoplifting call to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy John SandersContinue Reading
The Republican Party had a strong showing in South Carolina’s recent election, particularly in the state Senate, where they flipped four seats and came close to securing a supermajority. Despite some races heading to automatic recounts due to tight margins, Republicans are optimistic about their gains. Senate Majority Leader ShaneContinue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitors Center invites everyone to their annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 2184 North Lake Drive, near the Lake Murray Dam. Celebrate the season with a unique selection of LakeContinue Reading
Sharing God’s Love, an Irmo-based ministry, will celebrate 40 years of service with an open house on Sunday, November 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. at its headquarters, 147 Friarsgate Blvd. Since 1984, this community agency has been a refuge for those in need, providing food, clothing, and financial assistanceContinue Reading
The critically acclaimed duo The War and Treaty—husband and wife Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter—will perform a one-night-only concert on November 1 at Harbison Theatre, bringing their soulful blend of roots rock, Americana, and country to South Carolina. Known for their powerful performances, The War and Treaty have earnedContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is returning its highly popular planetarium show, Áróra, beginning November 2. This immersive experience, produced in Iceland, invites visitors to explore the mesmerizing colors of the aurora borealis in stunning 4K resolution, alongside breathtaking Icelandic landscapes and cosmic vistas. With over 10,000 tickets sold duringContinue Reading
The Columbia Airport Expressway now bears the name of Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), honoring his long-standing commitment to South Carolina. Officials and community members gathered at Columbia Metropolitan Airport for the dedication ceremony, where South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman, andContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lexington handyman and sculptor Christopher Price, owner of Price Handyworks, LLC, is using his talents to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month in a unique way this Halloween season. Price has crafted a life-sized pink T-Rex named “Lex” along with other festive sculptures at 4570 Augusta Road inContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic’s 60th Anniversary Season continues with a thrilling evening of Tchaikovsky & Tangos on November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Koger Center for the Arts. Highlighting this fall concert, Concertmaster Mary Lee Taylor Kinosian will perform Astor Piazzolla’s fiery Four Seasons of BuenosContinue Reading
CHAPIN, SC – The Chapin Branch of the Lexington County Public Library was alive with Halloween spirit last Thursday, October 24, as families gathered for the library’s annual Halloween Spooktacular. With the help of the Friends of the Library, the event offered a lively evening of activities, including balloon animals,Continue Reading