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 Thomas Grant Jr. Statewide television offers an opportunity for both Chapin basketball teams to get on the winning track. The two teams head to The Swamp to face River Bluff in a Region 4-5A contest. It’s the second Sonic Rivals Game of the Week scheduled by WACH 57 inContinue 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
The Board of Directors of Sharing God’s Love (SGL) is thrilled to announce that Shari Selke will continue as Executive Director of the ministry. This update comes after a recent change in Shari’s personal life—her husband, who had planned to retire at the end of 2025, has decided to postponeContinue Reading
The Chapin Police Department has added a new officer to its ranks. Officer Kevin Adcock brings extensive experience and dedication to the role, having served in the United States Marine Corps and retired from the National Guard. In addition to his military service, Adcock has many years of law enforcementContinue Reading
Popular law enforcement leader and former National Sheriff of the Year takes oath of office, again By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the eighth-consecutive time since 1997, Leon Lawson Lott raised his right hand and was re-sworn as sheriff of Richland County, Tuesday morning, Jan. 7 at the Richland CountyContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Celiac disease is not an allergy, it is a gluten intolerance whereby one’s body does not recognize or tolerate white, flour, barley, or rye. When ingested it can cause a high level of inflammation and damage to the intestines, such as indigestion or as serious as pancreatitis.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
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Special to The Northeast News The University of South Carolina women’s basketball team will not have the services of junior forward Ashlyn Watkins for the rest of the season. School officials confirmed the Cardinal Newman graduate suffered a torn ACL during the Jan. 5 win overContinue Reading