Volunteers across South Carolina are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, November 17–24. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open nationwide, offering convenient spots for individuals, families, and groups to deliver their packed shoeboxes. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, hasContinue Reading
The Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is celebrating 85 years of public service, sisterhood, and social action, both locally and nationally. The 85th Anniversary celebration begins this Saturday, November 15, the Chapter’s Charter Day, with two signature events: a reenactment of the first chapter meetingContinue Reading
Sharing God’s Love recently held its 16th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament raising more than $21,000. The Spur at Northwoods hosted the event and provided lunch for the eighty-four golfers. The event was sponsored by fifty-two businesses and individual contributors. Thirty-three merchants contributed various prizes and awards. The golf outing isContinue Reading
Columbia, South Carolina – The Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) will host the Fini Flight of 2LT Jimmie L. “Jim” Hamilton in a Cessna L-19 Birddog at the Celebrate Freedom Foundation Hangar, located at 2533 Airport Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29170. Hamilton flew the Birddog as a U.S. Army pilot fromContinue Reading
Medal of Honor recipient, military leaders, other VIPs to attend afternoon event at Columbia Convention Center next week The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF) will hold its first press conference announcing its new 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and its permanent home at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Friday,Continue Reading
By Liesha Wessinger-Huffstetler Mark your calendar for Chapin Theatre’s “It’s a Wonderful Life”, for November 20, at 7:30 p.m., at the Harbison Theatre, 700 college street, Irmo. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, visit chapintheatre.org to purchase tickets. For all animal lovers in Chapin, the LexingtonContinue Reading
By Liesha Huffstetler-Wessinger Our modern culture really has no clue what real work looks like. Our forefathers in the bygone days worked harder than we can even imagine. In the old days, running water was found in a river. Water for washing, drinking, and cooking was from a hand-dug wellContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Photo: The ash door to the smokehouse in Historic Brattonsville. To some, the smokehouse remains a symbol of the impoverished, rural South. Not me. I see it as a rustic savior, and I thank the late Harry Crews for my column’s title. I recalledContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Many people struggle with sleep and occasional anxiety, and some look to natural remedies for support. While certain herbs and supplements have been traditionally used to promote relaxation and sleep, they may not work the same for everyone. Always consult a healthcare provider before beginning any supplement,Continue Reading
Lake Sweep Nets Over 15,000 Pounds of Trash Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) led a successful Lake Sweep/River Sweep on September 20, 2025, removing more than 15,170 pounds of litter, recyclables, and bulky debris from Lake Murray and nearby waterways. The cleanup is part of South Carolina’s annual Beach Sweep/RiverContinue Reading
My lost geisha By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net It was the photograph in my father’s war album. Her white kimono. Hair black as onyx. Pale, serene face. Perfect bone structure. Gloss, a sheen upon her hair. On one side, a nameless GI. On the other, my father, not muchContinue Reading
The Columbia Philatelic Society (CPS) recently celebrated its 90th anniversary, marking nearly a century of fostering interest in stamp collecting and postal history across the Midlands. Founded in 1935, CPS is one of the oldest continuously operating stamp clubs in South Carolina. The organization currently has more than 50 activeContinue Reading
I had the privilege of interviewing Francis Eleazer in 2017. She was born in 1926, and her parents were William Walter and Eunice Eargle Eleazer. Her memories echo the stories of many others in the Dutch Fork. She grew up in the Spring Hill area and remembered her and herContinue Reading
CHAPIN, SC – The Town of Chapin is pleased to announce that the dispute with Town resident Earnest Giardino has been resolved by agreement between the parties. Mr. Giardino was concerned that a prior ordinance of the Town that addressed picketing, parading, marching, and demonstrations, restricted his First Amendment rightContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – The Cooperative Ministry is seeking volunteers for the 2026 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides free tax preparation services to individuals and families with low-to-moderate incomes. Since 2010, The Cooperative Ministry’s VITA program has prepared more than 70,000 tax returns, returning over $88 million in refundsContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy, Certified Holistic Nutritionist Each week, I share practical wellness tips and research-backed insights to help you fuel your body, balance your hormones, and boost your energy naturally. This week’s focus is on protecting brain health, strengthening the immune system, and embracing the power of real food. StudyContinue Reading