By Thomas Grant, Jr. S.C. PREP FOOTBALL MEDIA PRESEASON POLL CLASS 5A 1. Dutch Fork (16), 2. Summerville, 3. Gaffney, 4. Northwestern (1), 5. Irmo, 6. Spartanburg, 7. Greenwood, 8. Sumter, 9. T.L. Hanna, 10 (tied). J.F. Byrnes and Ridge View Others receiving votes: White Knoll; Hillcrest; JL Mann; River Bluff;Continue Reading
Students in Lexington-Richland School District Five returned to class on Thursday, August 7, ready to begin a new school year. The district, which serves nearly 18,000 students across 24 schools, recently passed a $240 million bond referendum. The funding will support the construction of new schools, facility upgrades, and otherContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Battle for the Bell is one of the oldest rivalries in South Carolina High School League football. Since 1961, Chapin and Mid-Carolina have waged battle on the gridiron. In 2012, a bell symbolizing the one which was rung on the freight team traveling past ProsperityContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five held a Groundbreaking Ceremony for a new classroom wing addition at Chapin Elementary School on August 4. The new wing is being added to help accommodate the new educational structure the district is implementing in 2026. The construction will replace 8 portables at the school and contain 12Continue Reading
IRMO – River Springs Elementary School physical education teacher Ben Landers was honored with the ARTIE Award at the annual National Physical Education Institute, held July 17–18, 2025, at UNC Asheville. The ARTIE Award—short for Awesome Rad Thinking in Education—is named after Artie Kamiya, a nationally recognized leader in theContinue Reading
IRMO – Dutch Fork Elementary School’s afterschool program director and computer teacher, Cissy Graham, has been named to the fourth class of the South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) Fellowship. SCALE brings together 20 emerging leaders in afterschool and summer learning from across the state each year. Fellows gain toolsContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – The Central SC Alliance (CSCA) has announced the addition of Ada Stiglbauer as its new Marketing Coordinator. A Columbia native and recent graduate of the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, Stiglbauer brings a strong foundation in strategic marketing, digital media, and community engagementContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a firefighter, now’s your chance to answer the call. The Columbia-Richland Fire Department (CRFD) has reopened its application period for new hires. Both entry-level applicants and experienced firefighters are encouraged to apply. Candidates with prior experience and the necessary certifications mayContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Curious minds, rejoice! The Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews is now offering free, interactive presentations to local groups through its newly launched Speakers Bureau — and everyone’s invited to learn something new. The Bureau connects seasoned presenters from the Center with local organizations for engaging talks rootedContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Adults who want to improve their reading skills have a new, free opportunity thanks to Literacy SC’s Turning Pages Reading Lab, launching August 18 at Richland Library Main. Classes will be held every Monday and Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Room M, and will continueContinue Reading
By Liesha Wessinger-Huffstetler Chapin Town Hall meeting is on Tuesday, August 19 at 6 pm, at 157 NW Columbia Ave, Chapin SC. If you are interested in Ham Radio, you can join the Dutch Fork Amateur Radio Group, go to w4dg.org for more information. If you are interested in learningContinue Reading
NEWBERRY, S.C. – The curtain is rising on a brand-new season at the Newberry Opera House, and this year’s lineup promises something for everyone. Now in its 26th season, the historic venue continues to bring world-class entertainment to the Midlands, welcoming chart-topping artists, rising stars, and globally inspired performers toContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. — One Columbia for Arts and Culture is turning the page to an exciting new chapter as it expands its commitment to supporting the city’s vibrant creative community. With a new headquarters, the launch of a grassroots artist grant, and the next round of its popular artist-in-residence program,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA – On July 29, city and county leaders gathered with community members to celebrate a major milestone in downtown Columbia’s revitalization: the redevelopment of 1401 Main Street into a state-of-the-art Municipal Complex and the debut of ōLiv Columbia, a mixed-use project by Core Spaces. Hosted at 1400 Main Street,Continue Reading
Before the dejection set in. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net May 2011. Jennifer’s email cut to the chase “We want you to write a play for Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play, Swamp Gravy.” “Me, write a play,” I replied. “I don’t even go to plays.” “That’s okay. We loveContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson The Republican House and Senate delivered the One Big Beautiful Bill to Republican President Donald Trump for his signature. On behalf of American families, earlier this month President Trump signed the bill into law, allowing for limited government to prevail over big government. Passage of thisContinue Reading