Calvin “Chip” Jackson passes away
2020-08-13
Richland County Councilman Calvin “Chip” Jackson died suddenly August 8. He had represented northeast Richland County in District 9 since 2016. “Councilman Jackson, a thoughtfulContinue Reading
Kinetic Derby Day canceled
2020-08-10
The City of West Columbia’s third annual Kinetic Derby Day has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day planning committeeContinue Reading
Newberry Opera House prepares for opening night
2020-08-10
The Newberry Opera House will officially raise the curtain on August 15 with Black Jacket Symphony and their tribute to Prince’s “Purple Rain” album. TheContinue Reading
Free drive-through State Fair to be held October 20-21
2020-08-10
The South Carolina State Fair will host its first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair October 20 and 21. Find details leading up to the eventContinue Reading
Museum marks 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment
2020-08-10
It’s been 100 years since the 19th Amendment passed, which gave women the right to vote, and the South Carolina State Museum is honoring theContinue Reading
Richland County needs poll workers
2020-05-12
Richland County needs poll managers for the June 9 Primary and the November 3 General Election. Some long-serving poll managers, particularly those that fall intoContinue Reading
The power of one little girl
2020-05-12
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. THERE’S SOMETHING TO BE SAID about spiritual interconnectivity within a community of believers. This truth came to light for meContinue Reading
Free Covid 19 Testing
2020-05-04
Rep. Thigpen, Rep. Garvin, Sen. Scott and Sen. McLeod in collaboration with Medical University of South Carolina, R2SD, BBC, RCSD, and CFR would like toContinue Reading
First-of-its-kind South Carolina expedition planned for July
2020-05-04
By Alex Junes-Ward COLUMBIA, S.C. – Pandemic shutdown aside, Tom Mullikin remains hopeful and is working: In fact, he’s busy planning and conditioning himself for his next bigContinue Reading
Serving Our Veterans
2019-11-11
By Congressman Joe Wilson This Veterans Day is an opportunity to recognize the men and women who sacrifice so much for our freedom. The recentContinue Reading
Big Bass Tournament November 10
2019-11-06
The South Carolina Troopers Association Big Bass Tournament scheduled for November 10 has been delayed until next spring. It was to be held at DreherContinue Reading