A curious battle for independence
2026-04-15
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net It’s a battle Britain claimed to have won, and yet it sent the Redcoats to Charleston and back toContinue Reading
Dear South Carolina: The future is Bright
2026-04-15
By Curtis Loftis State Treasurer As your State Treasurer and a fellow citizen of South Carolina, I am excited to inform you that our state’sContinue Reading
Second District Dispatch: Trump encourages nuclear energy
2026-04-15
Photo: Congressman Wilson meeting with Columbia Metropolitan Airport officials in Washington By Joe Wilson – Member of Congress One of President Donald Trump’s national securityContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo sets spring events
2026-04-14
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is welcoming spring with a full slate of events designed to combine family fun, conservation, and hands-on gardening inspiration throughout theContinue Reading
ALA Blythewood now a SCHSL member
2026-04-14
By Thomas Grant Jr. American Leadership Academy Blythewood is now an official member of the S.C. High School League. The Executive Committee voted 16-0 toContinue Reading
Your Home Is Only a Few Years Old — So Why Does the Exterior Already Look Worn?
2026-04-14
By Brayden Rollins Homeowners in Blythewood’s newer subdivisions are discovering that even brand-new homes need exterior maintenance sooner than they expected. If you moved intoContinue Reading
Touch-A-Truck Event Set for April 18
2026-04-13
COLUMBIA – Harbison Community Center will host its fourth annual Touch-A-Truck event on April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at Columbiana Centre. This family-friendlyContinue Reading
April 18 – Art Day & Special Events
2026-04-13
Art Day (Free) | 11 AM – 4 PMVisitors can explore artist collections and enjoy live demonstrations at working studios and creative spaces, including: StormwaterContinue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors: The Masters Golf Tournament
2026-04-13
By Robin All I hope some—if not all—of you had a chance to watch The Masters Tournament! We saw many drives over 300 yards, expertlyContinue Reading
Blythewood teams claim Spring Break tournaments
2026-04-13
(Photo by Nike Palmetto Cup) By Thomas Grant Jr. For the second straight year, Blythewood boys’ soccer is the Nike Palmetto Cup champion. The BengalsContinue Reading
Give Local Governments the Flexibility to Choose the Right Banking Partner
2026-04-13
By Bill Danielson, Mayor of Irmo Earlier this year, municipal leaders from across South Carolina gathered at the State House for Hometown Legislative Action DayContinue Reading