Livingston to step down after 35 years of service
2026-02-19
“It has been an honor to serve the county I have always called home” – Councilman Livingston By Paul Livingston It’s hard to say goodbye.Continue Reading
Karate Hall of Famer bests national bench press record at age 74
2026-02-19
West Columbia, S.C.’s Bruce Brutschy breaks national record actually, but unofficially By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I love bench press. To me, outside of pull-upsContinue Reading
Jump Start Your Heart This Saturday
2026-02-18
In recognition of National Heart Month and in conjunction with the Go Red movement promoting heart disease awareness, Columbia will host the third-annual Jump StartContinue Reading
Ridge View, Blythewood open defense of titles
2026-02-17
By Thomas Grant Jr. The road to the South Carolina High School League Class 5A Division I championships go through the Northeast region. A yearContinue Reading
Blythewood High School Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
2026-02-17
Photo by Blythewood High School Blythewood High School celebrated three student-athletes who signed national letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers atContinue Reading
CRIME STOPPERS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS making the world safer
2026-02-17
International intelligence collection, countering human-trafficking, mine-clearing efforts in Eastern Europe, expansion into Africa, and a South Carolina connection By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The boardContinue Reading
Fresh on the Menu Launches 2026 People’s Choice Awards
2026-02-16
Fresh on the Menu has launched its 2026 People’s Choice Awards, inviting diners statewide to vote for their favorite restaurants that support South Carolina farmersContinue Reading
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Celebrates 90 Years of Service
2026-02-16
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution serving the Midlands and beyond, is marking 90 years of service in 2026. Founded inContinue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors: High Hands for Better Distance and Accuracy
2026-02-16
By Robin All, PGA Life Member When analyzing the major components of the backswing — body rotation, arm structure, and wrist hinge — the mostContinue Reading
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt Underway in the Midlands
2026-02-16
The annual Black History Month Scavenger Hunt launched February 1 and is now underway across the Midlands. The free, self-guided experience invites residents, families, students,Continue Reading
A force of faith
2026-02-13
Richland County Sheriff’s Department Chaplains play key role within the department and throughout the community By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s DepartmentContinue Reading