51st annual Irmo Okra Strut returns Sept. 25-26
2026-09-18
IRMO, S.C. — The 51st annual Irmo Okra Strut will return to Moore Park Sept. 25-26, bringing two days of music, entertainment, food and familyContinue Reading
American flag raised at Lake Murray Destination Landmark
2026-09-18
American flag raised at Lake Murray Destination Landmark IRMO, S.C. — A new American flag now flies at the Lake Murray Destination Landmark on theContinue Reading
Places you can’t forget
2026-09-17
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Thirteen years ago I wrote of highways with memorable names. I mentioned Whiskey Road and Easy Street inContinue Reading
Richland Conservation Programs Highlight Hands-On Learning
2026-09-17
Photo: The S.C. Envirothon tests students’ knowledge of five areas of environmental science and their performance on an oral presentation. RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — The RichlandContinue Reading
State Museum to Hold Artist Homecoming
2026-09-17
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina State Museum will welcome artists, curators, cultural leaders and arts supporters from across the state for Artist Homecoming 2026:Continue Reading
National Fishing Tournaments Coming to Lake Murray
2026-09-17
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) has announced a lineup of nationally recognized fishing tournaments coming to Lake Murray during the 2026-27 season.Continue Reading
North Carolina high school football team honors distinguished South Carolina military veterans
2026-09-16
South Mecklenburg High School hosts first-ever S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame Football Game By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Among the myriad memorial services heldContinue Reading
A conservation-minded heart for South Carolina
2026-09-16
The dedication and work of SCDNR’s Anna Huckabee Smith By Tom Mullikin Conservation is often measured in acres protected, species recovered, waterways restored or dollarsContinue Reading
Richland County Deputies attend 9/11 memorial services
2026-09-14
Multiple services were held across the Midlands on September 11 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) along withContinue Reading
Ridge View celebrates “Homecoming”
2026-09-14
Photo by Ridge View High School – The 2026 Homecoming court King: Gavin Henry, Queen: Sydney Middleton, 1st Runner-Up Queen: Kaidynn Parker, Prince: Luis RosalesContinue Reading
Firsthand memories of 9/11 from Ground Zero
2026-09-11
Sermon delivered to the congregation of Main Street United Methodist Church in Columbia, S.C. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. EDITORIAL NOTE: TODAY marks the 25thContinue Reading