Beating Genghis Khan
2026-10-05
Turning a minor disappointment into a measurable victory By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Stupidity, defiance, or calculated risk: Probably a bit of all three. YesterdayContinue Reading
SCDNR law enforcement captain graduates from the FBI National Academy
2026-10-05
Daniel Baker becomes the sixth S.C. game warden to graduate from the elite Quantico, VA-based school By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Captain Daniel Baker, aContinue Reading
Carnaval del Barrio returns to Columbia Saturday
2026-09-29
Free festival celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with music, food, cultural performances and family activities COLUMBIA, S.C. — Carnaval del Barrio, one of the Midlands’ largestContinue Reading
State Museum to host Accessibility Morning this Saturday
2026-09-29
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina State Museum will host an Accessibility Morning Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m., offering individuals, families andContinue Reading
Newberry Oktoberfest celebrates 25 years
2026-09-29
NEWBERRY, S.C. — A local fall tradition is reaching a milestone as Newberry’s annual Oktoberfest celebrates its 25th anniversary Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct.Continue Reading
Sharing God’s Love to hold 11th annual BBQ fundraiser Oct. 6
2026-09-29
Sharing God’s Love will hold its 11th annual BBQ fundraiser Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Coldwell Banker’s Irmo/Lake Murray office,Continue Reading
Artificial Intelligence and You
2026-09-29
By Mike DuBose What if the next major change in your life begins with questions you type into a computer? Suppose that same technology helpsContinue Reading
Celebrate Freedom Foundation to bring STEM education event to Irmo
2026-09-29
Free community event will feature helicopter landing, STEM displays, veterans, first responders and career opportunities IRMO, S.C. — Celebrate Freedom Foundation will bring science, technology,Continue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors: The Very Full Swing
2026-09-29
A three-handicap golfer from Port St. Lucie, Florida, spent the day at Par T, where we had a chance to examine her swing. She explainedContinue Reading
Ridge View upsets Rock Hil
2026-09-28
(Photos by Ridge View High School) – 1&2 – Kristian Jackson By Thomas Grant Jr. There’s plenty to cheer around Ridge View football these days.Continue Reading
SC Water Utilities expands service territory to support Scout Motors facility
2026-09-28
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Public Service Commission of South Carolina has approved an application by South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU) to expand its service territoryContinue Reading