The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, has announced the swearing-in of new Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteers for the Lexington County GAL Program. During the swearing-in ceremony, Efrain Irizzary, Phillip Pickard, Patricia Sims, Nicole McMahon, Angela Cerbelli andContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Big wheels, flashing lights, and hands-on fun are headed to town! The third annual Touch-A-Truck event will take place on Friday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at Columbiana Centre, located at 100 Columbiana Circle in Columbia. Families of all ages are invited to this free,Continue Reading
By Robin All The Master’s is here and signaling the start of golf season in South Carolina. Some of us have braved the inclement weather and gotten in a few rounds to knock the rust off after the winter holiday break. The phone has been ringing; golf practice and lessonsContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tax season can be stressful, but for many Midlands residents, help is available at no cost. The Cooperative Ministry is once again offering free tax preparation services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for individuals and families earning $67,000 or less annually. The service isContinue Reading
TAYLORS, S.C. – Congratulations are in order for Chapin High School’s JV lacrosse team, who claimed their third consecutive Palmetto Cup Classic title with an impressive 9-3 win over Mauldin in the championship game at Eastside High School! The Eagles displayed strong teamwork and determination throughout the tournament, capping offContinue Reading
CHAPIN, S.C. – The Chapin Elementary School community has united in support of one of their own – Rosalie, a 4K student recently diagnosed with leukemia. As she undergoes treatment and remains out of the classroom, her school family has stepped up to help ease the burden on her lovedContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – One of Columbia’s most beloved weekly traditions is gaining national attention. Soda City Market has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Farmers Market category, placing it among just 20 markets selected from across the country. The nomination, chosen by a panel ofContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Local residents are invited to lace up their sneakers and join in on the fun at Step Jam South, a high-energy walk/run event open to the public on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium (1920 Two Notch Road). Hosted by Eager 2 Motivate (E2M)Continue Reading
IRMO – Spring Hill High School teacher Rebekah Gilliam has been named a finalist for the Jessie Williams Little “Leading the Way” Award for outstanding mentorship. This statewide award was established in honor of Jessie Little, a Winthrop University alum, former faculty member, and veteran teacher, as a recognition ofContinue Reading
National Sheriff of the Year 2021 and current S.C. State Guard commander honored in museum’s brick garden By Chris Carter Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, who also commands the all-volunteer S.C. State Guard (SCSG), has received yet another honor when a brick bearing his name and military rank was installedContinue Reading
Chapin High School Student Government proudly hosted the 77th Annual South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) State Convention from March 14 to March 16, welcoming more than 650 student delegates and 130 advisors from 71 schools across the state—making it the largest SCASC convention ever held. The three-day eventContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin Intermittent fasting (IF) is a dietary practice that cycles between fasting for a set period and then eating within a certain amount of time. Intermittent Fasting has surged in popularity with millions embracing IF for the promise of weight loss, sharper focus, and even longer life. TheContinue Reading
Paying real estate taxes in Richland County just got a lot easier, thanks to a new web-based service offered by the County Treasurer’s Office. The service is part of the County’s planned payment program, which allows residents to break up their real estate tax payments into manageable installments. The programContinue Reading
Lexington County Councilman Darrell Hudson has been honored as the 2024 Volunteer of the Year by the South Carolina Councils of Governments. Hudson serves as Chair of the Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging’s Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee (RADAC), where he has been a strong advocate for improvingContinue Reading
On Wednesday, April 2, Lexington-Richland School District Five held its annual Community Awards Breakfast to honor those who make a difference in the district’s schools and students. The event, titled “Coming Together,” took place at the Seven Oaks Recreation Center gymnasium and welcomed hundreds of attendees, including volunteers, business partners,Continue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I visit cemeteries never knowing what I’ll find. February 10, a cemetery gave me a story that has the elements of a great movie—risk, bravery, tragedy, the largest fire in the country, and a drunken sailor with wobbly feet. The story actually began whenContinue Reading