Songbird Festival to Debut May 30–31 at Finlay Park
2026-05-28
Two-day event brings bluegrass and Americana stars to downtown Columbia A new music festival is taking flight in the heart of downtown Columbia as theContinue Reading
Why republicans should support President Trump’s redistricting efforts
2026-05-28
Opinion By Congressman Joe WilsonMay 22, 2026 America is once again engaged in a national debate over congressional redistricting. While redistricting has always been aContinue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors: Think “Tennis Racket” for Better Control
2026-05-28
Using a familiar tennis motion can help prevent slicing and improve power By Robin All A simple visual can help prevent one of the mostContinue Reading
Dam Boat Run Returns to Lake Murray This Weekend
2026-05-28
More than 100 powerboats expected; helicopter tours offer new way to view the event The Dam Boat Run returns to Lake Murray May 28–30, bringingContinue Reading
Walkathon to Benefit Rapid Shelter Columbia Set for May 31
2026-05-28
Free community event at Saluda Shoals Park aims to raise awareness and support for those experiencing chronic homelessness The City of Columbia Homeless Services, RapidContinue Reading
Black Eats Week 803 returns June 22-28
2026-05-28
The fourth annual Black Eats Week 803 celebration returns June 22 – 28, and registration is now open for Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, caterers, privateContinue Reading
Lake Murray Takes National Spotlight with All-American Championship
2026-05-27
Major League Fishing brings three-day national tournament to Columbia, showcasing region as premier bass fishing destination COLUMBIA, S.C. – Major League Fishing returns to theContinue Reading
Fireworks Over Lake Murray Return This July 4
2026-05-27
Columbia, S.C. – One of the Midlands’ most beloved summer traditions will return Saturday, July 4, 2026, as Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration lights upContinue Reading
Devan Crumpton, USC sprinter out of Spring Valley
2026-05-25
Photos by University of South Carolina Athletic Communications By Thomas Grant Jr. Ask University of South Carolina assistant coach Kevin Brown about “Diggy”, his eyesContinue Reading
Cardinal Newman state runnerup
2026-05-25
(Photo by Cardinal Newman) By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Cardinal Newman baseball team finished SCISA Class 4A runner-up after losing a Best-of-Three series against 3-timeContinue Reading
A chain-smoking cat saved my life
2026-05-21
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Summer 2022, St. Simons Island, I’m sitting around the pool when my niece, Harper, and her friend, Stella, askContinue Reading