Family-friendly parody hits the stage July 12–13 at Richland Library Sandhills Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) is putting a fresh, funny twist on a classic tale this July with Wicked of Oz: A Comic Fable, an original, family-friendly comedy performed by CCT’s professional adult acting company. Audiences will journey through Munchkinland,Continue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member If you’re a left-handed golfer, take time to analyze your swing from multiple angles! Ask a friend to video your swing using your iPhone — face-on, down-the-line, and even overhead if possible. Compare these videos to slow-motion swings from pros you see on TVContinue Reading
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, LawyerLisa Elder Law & Estate Planning Center Expert Answer: In 2022, the world learned that actor Bruce Willis had been diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that affects speech and language. A year later, his family shared that his condition had progressed to frontotemporal dementia (FTD), aContinue Reading
By Leisha Wessinger-Huffstetler It is beautiful when the past and present intersect to create current history. I sat with two beautiful, elegant, spunky ladies last week, Margaret Gates Robinson and Millie Courtney. The two best friends met in 2014 in an elevator at Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church. Mrs. Margaret wasContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Can Stress Cause Cancer? According to City of Hope, and their medical and editorial guidelines, and I quote, “Studies suggest that chemical changes within the body due to stress increase the risk of conditions like heart disease and diabetes and the growth and spread of cancer.” ForContinue Reading
CLARKS HILL LAKE – Cayce angler Andy Wicker reeled in a big win this past Saturday, claiming first place in the Major League Fishing (MLF) Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Savannah River Division tournament with a three-bass limit totaling 14 pounds, 12 ounces. His performance earned him a $4,259 paydayContinue Reading
By Liesha Wessinger-Huffstetler The Higher Ground Char House has new owners, Andrew and Kim Babcock. Let us as a community support our restaurants and welcome the new owners. The Chapin Town Hall meeting is July 15, at 6 pm 157 NW Columbia Avenue. What else is new in Chapin? McAllister’sContinue Reading
By Liesha Wessinger-Huffstetler Who owned the land in the town of Chapin in the 1750’s? Great question. It was not Martin Chapin. John Bigham, in a Chapin Times article, interviewed Mrs. Llewellyn Pearce, granddaughter of Martin Chapin. She said that Martin Chapin first moved to Columbia from New York inContinue Reading
Thirty-three students from Lexington-Richland School District Five recently took part in an elite leadership and citizenship experience through the American Legion’s Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State programs. Held June 8–14, Palmetto Girls State took place at Presbyterian College, and Palmetto Boys State was hosted by Anderson University. BothContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) invites nature lovers and food enthusiasts to a unique dining experience on Wednesday, July 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Hollow in Columbia. The evening will feature a five-course, wine-paired conservation dinner inspired by imperiled bird species. Each dishContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County property owners may soon receive mail from the County Assessor’s Office if their property’s assessed value has changed by $1,000 or more. As required by law, the Assessor evaluates all taxable properties at their current market value, and changes in property values may result fromContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital has once again earned national recognition for excellence in nursing, receiving its second Magnet designation—this time with Distinction—from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Magnet. The Magnet with Distinction designation is the highest level of recognition awarded by the ANCCContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) proudly announced that Pamela Bynoe-Reed, Director of Marketing & Community Affairs/PIO, has been named a 2025 SC Women in Business award recipient by Integrated Media Publishing. The prestigious award recognizes outstanding women leaders across South Carolina for their careerContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net There was a time carriers arrived like clockwork, were friendly, and lost mail was never a problem. Today’s USPS is unionized, bloated, arrogant, and inefficient. It even steals your checks. U.S. law, specifically the Private Express Statutes, grants the USPS a legal monopoly overContinue Reading
LAKE MURRAY, S.C. — Grab your paddleboard, kayak, canoe—or even your favorite float—and help make a difference in the lives of those in need. Paddle for PAALS, the annual water-based fundraiser for Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS), is back this summer with a mission to change lives, one paddleContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Due to scheduling changes, the popular Fireworks with the Phil concert has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 3 at Segra Park. All original event details remain in place, including ticket validity. Event Schedule: Gates open: 6:30 p.m. Concert begins: Around 8:00 p.m., featuring a full performance byContinue Reading