Free Treats Ahead: Donut Day is Friday!
2025-06-04
Mark your calendars — National Donut Day is rolling in this Friday, June 6! Local favorites and national chains alike will be celebrating with freeContinue Reading
Genova Family Karate celebrates 50 years
2025-06-02
Legendary martial arts tournament fighter and five-decade karate instructor praised By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Midlands-area Karate legend and lifelong martial arts tournament fighter andContinue Reading
S.C. State Fair Awards Over Half a Million in Scholarships to Students Across the State
2025-05-30
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina State Fair has announced the recipients of its 2025 Ride of Your Life Scholarship, awarding $10,000 each to 53Continue Reading
Richland County Honors Public Works Staff with BBQ
2025-05-30
COLUMBIA, SC – In celebration of National Public Works Week, Richland County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) hosted a special staff barbecue luncheon on MayContinue Reading
Road in Ridgeland, S.C. named for late father of SCDNR Director
2025-05-27
Decorated World War II soldier Charles Mullikin honored with namesake thruway By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The late Charles F. “Charlie” Mullikin, a celebrated WorldContinue Reading
Palmetto Payback Returning Unclaimed Funds to South Carolinians
2025-05-27
Some South Carolinians may soon receive a pleasant surprise in the mail—a check they didn’t know they were owed. Thanks to a new initiative fromContinue Reading
Richland County Ag + Art Tour Returns for 14th Year June 7–8
2025-05-27
The Richland County Ag + Art Tour is returning for a 14th year, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the intersection of agricultureContinue Reading
Purple Martin Tours Return to Lake Murray Starting May 30
2025-05-27
LAKE MURRAY, S.C. – Carolina Safari Co. has announced the much-anticipated return of its Purple Martin Tours for the 2025 season, with bookings opening onContinue Reading
Blythewood falls in Upper State Baseball Final
2025-05-27
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Blythewood baseball team won 24 games, claimed the Region 5-5A title and finished the regular season ranked second in theContinue Reading
International Great Race Grand Finish will be Irmo
2025-05-25
IRMO, S.C. – The town of Irmo is set to welcome the thrilling conclusion of the Hemmings Motor News Great Race on June 29 atContinue Reading
Twilley named public information director for S.C. Department of Natural Resources
2025-05-23
Former Capitol Hill environmental analyst and founder of multi-national coastal cleanup initiative to direct the department’s media By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Coastal resilience, sustainability,Continue Reading