Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom
2026-07-01
Guest Editorial By Edward Van LieropAuthor, photographer and U.S. Air Force veteran(All photos by Edward Van Lierop) As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, doContinue Reading
Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Training Begins July 21
2026-07-01
Program seeks community advocates for abused and neglected children. The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program is seeking volunteers to advocate for children whoContinue Reading
Columbia Cadet Earns Private Pilot License Through AFJROTC Flight Academy
2026-07-01
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Jonas Dillon-Sauer of Columbia is among a select group of Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) cadets participating in theContinue Reading
Local Educators, Students Recognized with State Environmental Education Awards
2026-07-01
Lexington and Richland County schools, educators and students honored at statewide EEASC conference. Environmental educators, students and schools from Lexington and Richland counties were amongContinue Reading
803 Day Returns with Four-Day Celebration Across the Midlands
2026-06-30
Annual event features local business specials, 5K, scavenger hunt, festival and new family-friendly activities. The Midlands will celebrate its hometown pride when the third annualContinue Reading
Beckett Financial Group named best of South Carolina
2026-06-30
Beckett Financial Group has been recognized as a winner in the 2026 Best of South Carolina Awards in the Financial Planning category. The annual awardsContinue Reading
Nearly 5,000 DAR Members Gather in Washington for 135th Continental Congress
2026-06-30
Annual meeting celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, honors service and recognizes national award recipients. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 5,000 members of the Daughters of the AmericanContinue Reading
NFPA Offers Tips to Help Prevent Summer Grilling Fires
2026-06-30
July sees the highest number of home grilling fires, with gas grills involved in most incidents. As backyard cookouts become a summertime tradition, the NationalContinue Reading
MPA Media Named South Carolina’s Best Marketing Firm for Third Consecutive Year
2026-06-30
Statewide award recognizes Columbia-based agency for excellence in marketing, public relations and strategic communications. COLUMBIA — MPA Media Corporation has been named the Best MarketingContinue Reading
SCDNR Game Wardens bench press 250 lbs. in RCSD strength event
2026-06-30
Six-day 250 Bench Press Challenge continues throughout the week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Five law enforcement officers with the S.C. Department of Natural ResourcesContinue Reading
Fort Jackson Night highlights Blowfish community efforts
2026-06-30
By Thomas Grant Jr. Along with providing summer college baseball, the Lexington County Blowfish are a community-oriented organization. Since arriving in Lexington in 2014, theContinue Reading