Purple Martins returning to South Carolina
2023-02-18
In a sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in South Carolina. The birds wereContinue Reading
County Recognizes Black History Month
2023-02-18
On February 7 Richland County Council presented a resolution recognizing February as Black History Month to L. Oveta Glover, president and founder of Friends UnitedContinue Reading
The Comet Financial Team Receives another Prestigious Award
2023-02-18
Honor commends 4th consecutive year of excellence in handling and reporting all funding, including the Richland Penny Columbia, SC – Government Finance Officers Association ofContinue Reading
SOUTH CAROLINA 7 ramping up for July 2023
2023-02-18
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. PLANS FOR THIS YEAR’S SOUTH CAROLINA 7 (SC7) expedition are in full swing with new tracks being mapped out forContinue Reading
Wilson, Moylan Issue Joint Statement on Trajectory of Chinese Spy Balloon
2023-02-18
Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and James Moylan (R-Guam), both members of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a joint statement calling onContinue Reading
Chapin’s Epting Notches Second Career Lake Murray Win in Phoenix Bass Fishing League Competition
2023-02-14
Boater Chris Epting of Chapin, South Carolina, caught a five-bass limit weighing 25 pounds, 10 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing LeagueContinue Reading
Ballroom dancing this weekend
2023-02-09
Elite Ballroom Academy is holding two dance events. Their regular date night dance on February 11 at 7:30 pm will be a special edition. ThereContinue Reading
Columbia holding fundraiser for 2023 Midlands Heart Walk
2023-02-09
The City of Columbia Payment/Customer Care Center is hosting a fundraiser for the upcoming Heart Walk that will take place at Segra Park March 25.Continue Reading
Orangeburg law firm celebrates five years
2023-02-08
Connor effectively juggles distinguished Army service, law career in central South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Bill Connor Law Firm will host aContinue Reading
Everything is somehow connected in South Carolina
2023-02-07
The story of Camden’s Joshua Reynolds House and its colorful tenant Dr. George Rogers Clark Todd, brother-in-law of Pres. Abraham Lincoln By W. Thomas SmithContinue Reading
Sheriff Leon Lott promoted to state major general
2023-02-07
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, who also serves as commanding general of the S.C. State Guard (SCSG), was promoted fromContinue Reading