Presented by Lexington Medical Center 12:00 p.m. Patriotic Boat Parade9:30 p.m. Largest Fireworks Show in South Carolina It’s time to get in the patriotic spirit and celebrate America’s birthday on Lake Murray! Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is proud to host the 35th annual 4th of July CelebrationContinue Reading
By CT McDonald The spring sports season is not over yet. Some local teams are still in contention, and some will start competition this week. Softball: Chapin advanced through the 5A Lower District 6 brackets undefeated and capped it off with a 5-4 win against Ashley Ridge last week toContinue Reading
The S.C. Department of Corrections, the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are offering a $30,000 reward for information that leads to the capture and return to prison of Jeriod John Price. Price was released from prison in March, but he has been ordered toContinue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. MISSING: Dead or Alive, NETFLIX’s new four-part docuseries showcasing the stellar work of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing’s Persons Unit received week-two kudos after seizing the #2 spot among NETFLIX’s TOP 10 currently airing shows nationwide. Following its May 10 premiere on the popularContinue Reading
A Gaston man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting in a hotel parking lot earlier this year. Dyshawn Titus Hines, 40, is charged with criminal conspiracy, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, in addition to two counts of attempted murder, accordingContinue Reading
The District Five Foundation recognized Paula Hite for her many years of service to the organization. A founding member in 2008, Paula organized the foundation after retiring from the Lexington Richland Five School Board. “We needed a humanitarian arm in the district and the snack pack program was the answer,”Continue Reading
The wreath-laying ceremony begins National Police Week for RCSD By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The families of fallen deputies gathered at the gates of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) headquarters’ memorial garden for a special service honoring the families’ deceased loved ones, Monday, May 15, the date officiallyContinue Reading
Fort Jackson has representation at several events for Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May, originated as Decoration Day afterContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin softball team were a victory away from playing for a spot in the Class 5A finals. Instead, the Lady Eagles found themselves needing three wins to reach that goal. On Monday, they were shut out 2-0 by Summerville in the winner’s bracket of theContinue Reading
Columbia’s Public Works Department, in conjunction with Soda City, will be inviting various departments to join them and place their vehicles on display for the public May 20 from 9 am – 1 pm. It will be held at the 1700 Block of Main Street. The departments include the ColumbiaContinue Reading
PETSinc will be holding a Casino Night fundraiser May 20 at the Hilton Garden Inn from 6 – 10 pm. There will be food, music by the Emerald Empire Band, a full cash bar, a silent auction, and lots and lots of casino tables. The night begins at 6 pmContinue Reading
Tickets are now on sale for 52 Windows: An Evening of Art to Benefit Mirci. 52 Windows will be held from 6 – 9 pm May 18 at 701 Whaley. It features more than 100 original works of art up for auction. The event’s 10 featured artists include Ann Anrrich,Continue Reading
By Tom Poland Blue-Collar Writer I drive west, Georgia bound, and pass it yet again, a place that pulls at my heart. My father had a worm farm, and my grandfather’s country store had a minnow tank. Fishing meant everything to me as a boy. “If I stop and goContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Despite moving hundreds of miles away up North to continue playing pro football, wide receiver Jalin Hyatt still keeps close contact with his Southern roots. The former Dutch Fork High School two-time state champion and University of Tennessee All-American made a pair of special donations toContinue Reading
Coach Jolley has been named Region Coach of the Year in all 10 seasons as Chapin High School’s varsity softball coach. This year he will bid farewell to coaching. See his video below. https://fb.watch/kvKRSTioXk/Continue Reading
This year’s theme is “Red, White, Blue and You”. Prizes: 1st place $400, 2nd place $300, 3rd place $200, and 4th place $100. 12:30 PM: Enjoy the patriotic display as locals & visitors decorate their boats in ways that will leave you amazed! Viewable from the park sites at theContinue Reading