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By Sarah Ostergaard More school districts across South Carolina are changing to year-round modified school calendars. This summer, start dates range across the state from July 21 to August 18, with ending dates May 21 through June 4.  The name “year-round modified school schedule” is sort of a misnomer –Continue Reading

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By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A blade-like katydid poses by a bison cuff of bronze. Nature blessed my boyhood summers with music. Cicadas’ rising-falling singsong gave days rhythm. Katydids chimed in evenings with a nightshift song backed by cricket twitter. The call of a whip-poor-will drifted through the night.Continue Reading

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The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) has announced plans to begin issuing newly redesigned driver’s licenses, beginner’s permits, and identification cards this fall. The updated credentials will feature stronger materials and enhanced security features aimed at protecting South Carolinians from identity theft and fraud. The new design willContinue Reading

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By Thomas Grant Jr. A 3-game winning streak is how the Lexington County Blowfish closed out the first half of the Coastal Plain League schedule. All three high-scoring games came in comeback fashion during the 5-day stretch. The wins allowed Lexington County to finish the first half tied with AsheboroContinue Reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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