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By Liesha Wessinger-Hufstetler I am in typing class, sitting with anxious attentiveness, with my poised fingers above the keyboard, listening to the teacher call out” a-s-d-f- J-K L”, then the word “space.”  No one could cheat and look down at the keyboard; it was all about the muscle memory ofContinue Reading

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COLUMBIA — Beginning September 14, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will welcome guests to experience Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks, an award-winning, record-breaking exhibition that has captivated audiences in nearly 100 cities worldwide. The larger-than-life sculptures, built from millions of LEGO® pieces, showcase themes of conservation, endangered species,Continue Reading

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Families are invited to enjoy food, music, and fellowship at the Ballentine Community Picnic on Sunday, September 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Woodmen of the World Lodge, located at 2000 Johnson Marina Road in Chapin. The free event will feature a barbecue meal catered by Tim’s Catering,Continue Reading

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By Robin All Over the past few weeks, we’ve focused on putting mechanics. Today, let’s take those same principles and apply them to one of golf’s most reliable short-game shots—the chip and run. This shot can be played with a 6- or 7-iron, or even a lofted fairway wood orContinue Reading

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One of the Midlands’ most anticipated events is back on the calendar. Dining on the Dam, presented by Palmetto Renovations, will return Sunday, September 21, after its original spring date was postponed due to inclement weather. The Lexington Chamber of Commerce expects more than 1,000 guests to gather for theContinue Reading

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The University of South Carolina has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2025, highlighting its commitment to supporting more than 10,000 faculty and staff across the USC system. “Our university is able to fulfill its educational mission only through the dedicated contributions of our excellentContinue Reading

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COLUMBIA – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden officially opened the Saluda Skyride on August 29, marking a major milestone in its Bridge to the Wild vision for the future. The new aerial transport system connects the Zoo and Botanical Garden campuses across the Saluda River, offering visitors a bird’s-eye view ofContinue Reading

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The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is once again offering free seeds to the community through its popular Seed Sanctuary program—just in time for fall planting. Richland County residents may pick up up to four free packets of vegetable, herb, and wildflower seeds at two locations: Richland CountyContinue Reading

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The Mast General Store in Columbia will once again celebrate Friends Day on Friday, September 6, donating 10 percent of the day’s sales to support the Palmetto Conservation Foundation and its signature project, the Palmetto Trail. In addition, from September 1–7, guests can choose to round up purchases to theContinue Reading

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School District Five has been named a Purple Star School District by the South Carolina Department of Education. The Purple Star School program makes a significant commitment to welcome and support military families. The districts who earn this distinction must complete the following SC Department of Education criteria for PurpleContinue Reading

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Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board welcomed community leaders, partners, and stakeholders on August 21 for its annual meeting, celebrating another successful year for regional tourism and previewing major initiatives planned for 2026 and beyond. The evening opened with remarks from Interim President Amy Hoffman, followed by BoardContinue Reading