The Songs of Summer
2025-07-09
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A blade-like katydid poses by a bison cuff of bronze. Nature blessed my boyhood summers with music. Cicadas’ rising-fallingContinue Reading
SCDMV to Roll Out New, More Secure Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards This Fall
2025-07-09
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) has announced plans to begin issuing newly redesigned driver’s licenses, beginner’s permits, and identification cards this fall.Continue Reading
Blythewood’s Zeke Washington elected to S.C. Basketball Coaches Association HOF
2025-07-08
By Thomas Grant Jr. Zeke Washington is headed to the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame. The Blythewood boys’ basketball coach and two-timeContinue Reading
Fake DMV Texts Still Circulating—Officials Urge Caution
2025-07-07
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is warning residents about scam text messages impersonating the agency. The SCDMV does not collect toll fees,Continue Reading
Children’s Theatre Brings Laughs with Wicked of Oz
2025-07-07
Family-friendly parody hits the stage July 12–13 at Richland Library Sandhills Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) is putting a fresh, funny twist on a classic taleContinue Reading
Left-Handers: Time to Set Up for Success!
2025-07-07
By Robin All, PGA Life Member If you’re a left-handed golfer, take time to analyze your swing from multiple angles! Ask a friend to videoContinue Reading
Ask the Expert: How Can I Protect My Family If I’m Diagnosed with Dementia?
2025-07-07
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, LawyerLisa Elder Law & Estate Planning Center Expert Answer: In 2022, the world learned that actor Bruce Willis had been diagnosedContinue Reading
Stress and Anxiety that go Unchecked
2025-07-07
By Eileen Renders Can Stress Cause Cancer? According to City of Hope, and their medical and editorial guidelines, and I quote, “Studies suggest that chemicalContinue Reading
Wildlife-Themed Conservation Dinner Set for July 17
2025-07-02
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) invites nature lovers and food enthusiasts to a unique dining experience on Wednesday, July 17, fromContinue Reading
Richland County Mailing Notices for Property Value Changes
2025-07-02
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County property owners may soon receive mail from the County Assessor’s Office if their property’s assessed value has changed by $1,000Continue Reading
Baptist Parkridge Earns National Magnet Distinction
2025-07-02
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital has once again earned national recognition for excellence in nursing, receiving its second Magnet designation—this time withContinue Reading