Wartime U.S. flag becomes part of S.C. State Guard history
2021-07-19
Flag flew in combat during World War II By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A 76-year-old battle-worn United States flag was presented to the S.C. StateContinue Reading
Statewide expedition celebrates military veterans at Savage Craft Aleworks
2021-07-19
The event followed hike along the Congaree River Throngs of Midlands-area participants with the SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition, a statewide trek from the mountainsContinue Reading
Wild Summer Nights Online Auction starts July 15
2021-07-14
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a four-day virtual auction to support the nonprofit’s conservation and education programming. The online auction features huntingContinue Reading
Lake Murray Country named a top southern destination
2021-07-08
Forbes has named the Capital City/Lake Murray Country region a top Southern Destination of 2021. “This is wonderful publicity for our region and it’s aContinue Reading
CVS announces sweepstakes to encourage vaccinations
2021-07-01
CVS Health has announced that as of June 1, eligible customers who received or plan to receive a COVID-19 vaccination through CVS Health may chooseContinue Reading
Tax preparer arrested for false returns
2021-07-01
South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents today arrested a Columbia tax preparer and charged her with 16 counts of willfully preparing false tax returnsContinue Reading
Fireworks with the Phil at Segra Park July 3
2021-06-29
The SC Philharmonic and the Columbia Fireflies have announced a partnership to bring the Midlands a full orchestral patriotic concert with a fireworks finale toContinue Reading
Local scouts honored for service
2021-06-29
Katelyn Potts of Irmo and Ella Blalock of Columbia have been named Gold Award Girl Scouts. Potts has a passion for teaching children about theContinue Reading
Lake Murray’s 4th of July Celebration set for July 3
2021-06-29
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board will present Lake Murray’s 4th of July Celebration July 3. The Boat Parade is back this yearContinue Reading
Statewide expedition planners meet in Camden
2021-06-29
South Carolina Seven to wind through the Midlands in mid-July By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Members of the SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition logistics-and-planning teamContinue Reading
How to turn life’s failures and bitterness into joy — a new journey.
2021-06-25
By Mike DuBose In our last article, we outlined how bitterness, anger, and unforgiveness can wreak havoc on our minds, bodies, and relationships, often shavingContinue Reading