Hoops Action Galore in the Midlands During MLK Weekend
2026-01-15
By Thomas Grant Jr. A full slate of high school basketball featuring several ranked Midlands teams is scheduled for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Continue Reading
Buddhist Monks on Walk for Peace Visit Columbia Area
2026-01-15
Buddhist monks participating in the national Walk for Peace pilgrimage recently visited the Columbia area as part of their journey from Texas to Washington, D.C.Continue Reading
Mackey, Pugh Re-elected Chair and Vice Chair
2026-01-15
At its first regularly scheduled meeting of 2026, Richland County Council re-elected Councilwoman Jesica Mackey as chair and Councilman Derrek Pugh as vice chair. Mackey,Continue Reading
Northeast teams fighting for 1st in region
2026-01-14
Photo by Westwood High School By Thomas Grant Jr. It was nearly 10 months ago when the Northeast sent three teams from two schools toContinue Reading
Eating for Healing: A Simple Monthly Reset
2026-01-14
By Jennifer Tardy You start the month feeling motivated and productive. Then, a couple of weeks in, your energy drops. You feel wired but exhausted,Continue Reading
Southern truth tellers
2026-01-14
Pictured above is the author and James Dickey, June 24, 1995. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Each January, my thoughts turn to a fellowContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson Honors Miriam Atria in Congressional Record
2026-01-13
Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina recognized Miriam Atria in the Congressional Record on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, during the 119th Congress, honoring her distinguishedContinue Reading
Violent crime percentages are trending downward, but still too high says Sheriff Lott
2026-01-13
Press conference addresses the good and not-so-good in terms of criminal activity over the previous year By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff LeonContinue Reading
Elite Fight Club celebrates martial artists during annual banquet
2026-01-12
South Carolina Black Belt Hall of Fame presents several awards during ceremonial dinner in the Upstate By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Guests and inductees ofContinue Reading
Osprey at Crooked Bridge
2026-01-09
Photo: Osprey at Anthony Shoals with a fish too big to lift. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Three birds hold me in their thrall.Continue Reading
IRS Announces Jan. 26 Start of 2026 Tax Filing Season; Online Tools Available to Help Taxpayers
2026-01-09
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced that Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, will mark the opening of the nation’s 2026 tax filing season. Taxpayers willContinue Reading