Government Shutdown Impacts Local Small Businesses
2025-10-20
The federal government shutdown that began at midnight on October 1 is already being felt by small business owners across the Midlands. While essential servicesContinue Reading
One Columbia Issues ‘Call for Walls’ for New Public Murals
2025-10-15
COLUMBIA – One Columbia for Arts and Culture has announced its new Call for Walls campaign, an initiative to find new locations for public muralsContinue Reading
Stop smart phone aggravations
2025-10-15
By Mike DuBose In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, unwanted phone calls, texts, and emails have become more than just nuisances — they’re serious threats. FromContinue Reading
Red Clay
2025-10-15
Red, messy, slick, and a trademark of the American South. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Drizzle drifted and spritzed as if it were JanuaryContinue Reading
Richland County Treasurer Opens First-of-Its-Kind Tax Payment Kiosk
2025-10-15
HOPKINS – Paying county taxes just got easier for Lower Richland residents. Richland County Treasurer Kendra L. Dove cut the ribbon October 8 on theContinue Reading
Cardinal Newman Homecoming Queen
2025-10-14
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Jalia Sept was named Cardinal Newman 2025 Homecoming Queen. The runners up weree Katie Carlson and Belle Gill.Continue Reading
McConchie Repeats as Boiled Peanut Eating Champion
2025-10-14
(Photo and story by Thomas Grant Jr.) COLUMBIA, S.C. – WACH-TV anchor Brian McConchie, pictured with Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, successfully defended his titleContinue Reading
Redhawks seek improvement despite wins
2025-10-14
By Thomas Grant Jr. A shutout road win over a district rival would often prompt satisfactory emotions from the winning team. Instead, it was aContinue Reading
Third annual American Legion HOF Ceremony set
2025-10-14
By Thomas Grant Jr. The third annual South Carolina American Legion Hall of Fame ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Seawell’sContinue Reading
Ask the Expert- Why Should a Medicare Review Should Be Part of My Estate Planning?
2025-10-14
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: As we approach Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, it’s worth remembering that reviewing your Medicare coverageContinue Reading
Northeast Swimmers Shine at State Championships
2025-10-14
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Northeast area celebrated two state champions at this past weekend’s swimming championships. At the SCISA Class 4A State Meet heldContinue Reading