PROSPERITY — An Easter Sunrise Service will be held Sunday morning, April 5, at Macedonia Lutheran Church, offering a scenic lakeside celebration of Easter. The outdoor service begins at 6:45 a.m. on Lake Murray near Dreher Island. Attendees are invited to arrive either by car or by boat to takeContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia’s Solid Waste Division will host its annual Free Compost Giveaway this Saturday, April 4, offering residents a chance to pick up nutrient-rich compost for gardening and landscaping. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at Columbia Animal Services Facility, with theContinue Reading
IRMO — The annual Sharpvue Irmo International Festival will return to Moore Park on Sunday, April 26, bringing a full day of music, food, art and cultural celebration to the heart of the community. Hosted in partnership with the Town of Irmo and sponsored by Sharpvue, the festival highlights theContinue Reading
Nathan Ballentine (R–Irmo/Chapin) has formally filed for reelection, setting the stage for a general election contest this fall against Democratic challenger Julie Zimmerman. Ballentine, who has represented District 71 in the South Carolina House of Representatives since 2004, is one of the more established Republican figures in the Midlands. HisContinue Reading
By Radley West Motivation is a mysterious creature. Everyone wants it. Nobody knows where it goes. People walk into the gym and say, “I just need to get motivated,” as if motivation is hiding behind the squat rack and I forgot to feed it. What they really mean is, “IContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I never had time for golf, but I love the Masters. I never miss the Sunday round on TV. It almost always provides high drama. I speak for a lot of Georgians in the Central Savannah River Area when I say we take greatContinue Reading
Pictured are Managing Director Cece Mai, Leeza Gibbons, Chief Operating Officer Mel Price and Melissa Busby from Well Haven. Leeza Gibbons, founder of Leeza’s Care Connection, celebrated her birthday alongside her late mother’s legacy during a community gathering March 30. The event, Light Bites and Live Music with Leeza, wasContinue Reading
Kendra L. Dove, the current Richland County Treasurer, has announce her intention to seek re-election for another four-year term, emphasizing ongoing efforts to expand taxpayer services, modernize operations, and improve efficiency in tax payment processing. Dove, who served as Richland County Deputy Treasurer for 17 years, ran for Treasurer inContinue Reading
J. Kenneth “Kenny” Mullis Jr., chairman of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District, has received the 2025 Hugh Hammond Bennett Southeast Regional Producer Award from the National Conservation Planning Partnership. The award recognizes Mullis’ leadership and commitment to the development and implementation of effective conservation practices. Mullis owns andContinue Reading
One Columbia for Arts and Culture has announced Larry Andrew Hembree as the 2026 recipient of the Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award, recognizing his leadership, creativity, and lasting contributions to the region’s arts community. The award ceremony will take place March 20 from 6:30–8 p.m. at the Koger Center forContinue Reading
Eating for Healing: By Jennifer Tardy If you’re looking for something simple, nourishing, and packed with flavor, this week’s recipe is one you’ll want to keep on repeat. It’s the kind of meal that checks all the boxes—easy to prepare, minimal cleanup, and light yet satisfying. Even better, it delivers restaurant-qualityContinue Reading
If it feels like scam calls are becoming unavoidable, the data backs it up. Robocalls have increased 17% nationwide since 2020, according to a new report from WhistleOut. The report, which analyzed national robocall data and surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults, points to what researchers describe as a growing “robocall epidemic”Continue Reading
Over the past few years, local wellness coach Jennifer has heard a common concern from clients: “I know I need to make changes… I just don’t know where to start, or I’m not ready for a full program.” To meet that need, she’s launching a new membership program designed toContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Dining on the Dam returns Sunday, March 29 from 5–9 p.m., bringing hundreds of guests to the Lake Murray Dam for an evening of dining, live entertainment, and sunset views. “The Chamber is excited to host our annual Dining on the Dam event,” said Angelle LaBorde, presidentContinue Reading
CHAPIN, S.C. — The Lexington-Richland School District Five FFA chapter will host its annual Spring Plant Sale March 30 through April 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the greenhouse at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies, located at 916 Mount Vernon Church Road. The community isContinue Reading
MIDLANDS, S.C. — Dominion Energy will reopen its Lake Murray public parks for the 2026 recreation season beginning April 1. The Lexington-side beach and recreation area at Lake Murray Dam will operate through Labor Day on Sept. 7. Visitors must reserve $5 day passes in advance through Dominion Energy’s onlineContinue Reading