Spring Valley ends losing streak
2025-08-26
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Norman Washington era at Spring Valley kicked off in empathic fashion last Friday. “We’re ba-aa-aa-aa-ck!!!”, shouted the first-year head coachContinue Reading
Columbia native builds gym equipment in a machinery repair shop aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
2025-08-25
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2025) Fireman Ronald Boozer, from Columbia, S.C., builds gym equipment in the machinery repair shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USSContinue Reading
Doctors Care Clinics Now Operating as Novant Health Urgent Care
2025-08-24
After more than 40 years serving South Carolina, Doctors Care is officially transitioning to Novant Health Urgent Care this summer. The change follows Novant Health’s acquisition last November ofContinue Reading
State Fair Now Accepting Exhibit Entries for October Event
2025-08-24
The South Carolina State Fair is calling on exhibitors from across the state to showcase their talents in this year’s competitive exhibits, which will be on display duringContinue Reading
From Dreamgirls to Dog Tricks, Harbison Theatre Prepares New Season
2025-08-24
Upcoming line-up offers Broadway, jazz, country, comedy, tributes, and even a stunt-pup show. Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College has announced a packed 2025–2026 season that blendsContinue Reading
Registration Now Open for Annual Lake Sweep/River Sweep
2025-08-24
Keep the Midlands Beautiful calls on volunteers to help clean Lake Murray and 77 local waterways this fall. Registration is now open for Lake Sweep/River Sweep,Continue Reading
State Museum Hosts Textile and Theater Events in September
2025-08-24
Storied Threads explores South Carolina’s textile legacy Sept. 3; Theater Arts Day engages students Sept. 27. The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating creativity and culture nextContinue Reading
$50,000 Grant Boosts Lifesaving Work at Columbia Animal Services
2025-08-24
Petco Love’s support will expand adoption efforts, pet enrichment, and healthy outcomes for families and their pets. Columbia Animal Services has received a $50,000 grant from theContinue Reading
12 Local Artists Awarded Columbia Streams Micro-Grants
2025-08-24
Funding totaling more than $15,000 will support murals, sculpture, film, dance, and restoration of public artworks. The Columbia Streams Art program has awarded more than $15,000Continue Reading
COMET Leaders Honored at 2025 TASC Annual Conference
2025-08-24
Board Chair Allison Terracio (left) and Marketing Director Pamela Bynoe-Reed (right) Recognized for Excellence in Transportation Leadership Columbia, S.C. (August 20, 2025) – The CentralContinue Reading
Irmo’s Storybook Summer Ends One Win Shy of U.S. Final
2025-08-22
By Thomas Grant Jr. A Senior League state title and winning the Southeast Region title by dethroning the defending Little League Baseball World Series championsContinue Reading