The evolution of an RCSD captain
2025-11-22
Larry Payne’s life’s work is reflected in his three decades of service to Richland County By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In January 2018, then-Lieutenant LarryContinue Reading
Jabber & Isaac, PA Celebrates 24 years
2025-11-20
Jabber and Isaac, PA celebrated their 24th Anniversary with a drop-in reception November 5 at their office located at 1419 Richland Street, Columbia. The eventContinue Reading
Northeast area College Signings
2025-11-20
(Photo courtesy of Blythewood High School) A total of four student-athletes signed letters of intent at Blythewood High School. Startingfrom left – Amare Counts (baseballContinue Reading
Bonding, earning trust, and building self-esteem in kids
2025-11-20
High Five Fridays have become an exciting beginning to the last day of each week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For years (during the schoolyear)Continue Reading
Military Veterans Hall of Famers address media in front of Columbia’s 9/11 memorial
2025-11-20
S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame holds Veterans Month press conference at Columbia Convention Center, site of the Hall’s permanent home Days after celebrating theContinue Reading
Cast iron cornbread
2025-11-19
Photo: My grandmother and mother’s cornbread mold with an ear of Bradford heirloom corn. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Born of fire, master ofContinue Reading
Leeza’s Care Connection Honors Dr. Macie P. Smith with the 2025 North Star Award at Illuminate Gala
2025-11-18
COLUMBIA, S.C., November 12, 2025 — Leeza’s Care Connection (LCC) proudly announces that renowned gerontologist and community advocate Dr. Macie P. Smith has been selectedContinue Reading
State Treasurer Invites Teachers to Register for “Dear Mr. Treasurer” Classroom Activity
2025-11-18
Columbia, S.C. (October 14, 2025) – Attention 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers! South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is inviting teachers across the PalmettoContinue Reading
Moore Bradley Myers Announces Bill Fortino as New Managing Partner
2025-11-18
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) has announced that attorney William “Bill” Fortino has been named the firm’s new Managing Partner, effective January 1. Fortino, a respectedContinue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors: Arm Extension
2025-11-18
By Robin All The photo demonstrates a fully extended right arm at about eye level. At this point in the swing, both the arm andContinue Reading
Defending state champions open season number one
2025-11-18
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Northeast area dominated Class 5A Division I basketball last season with a sweep of the boys and girls state championships.Continue Reading