Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and RCSD hosted bench-press challenge celebrating America’s 250th birthday By Christopher David Carter FIFTY-ONE MEN from across central South Carolina and beyond participated in the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) 250 Bench Press Challenge, celebrating America’s 250th birthday. The 51 strength-and-power athletes, primarily law enforcementContinue Reading

COLUMBIA – South Carolina Pediatric Alliance has been named Best Pediatric Practice in South Carolina in the annual Guide to South Carolina Best of South Carolina awards, an honor determined through statewide public voting. The annual awards recognize businesses and organizations that make a meaningful impact on the communities theyContinue Reading

A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Kerry Driggers, IOM, President & CEO, of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the programContinue Reading

IRMO – The Coldstream Homeowners Association has announced that the July Yard of the Month honor has been awarded to the home at 274 Danby Court. The monthly recognition celebrates homeowners who enhance the beauty of the Coldstream community through exceptional lawn care, landscaping and curb appeal. The Coldstream HOAContinue Reading

By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net “As night deepened all he could see was the shifting line of fire, like some malfunction in the wiring of the world.” —William Gay, Provinces Of Night. “In the draws the smoke coming off the ground like mist and the thin black trees burningContinue Reading

By Robin All A proper stance is one of the most important fundamentals in golf. A good setup won’t guarantee a perfect shot, but it will greatly improve your chances of making consistent swings. In the accompanying photo, notice how the stripes on the golfer’s shirt illustrate the angle ofContinue Reading

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, do we, as American citizens, truly grasp the significance of living in this free country we call home? To realize the magnificent vision of our FoundingContinue Reading

Program seeks community advocates for abused and neglected children. The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program is seeking volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, with its next online training session beginning July 21. Guardian ad Litem volunteers serve as advocates for children’s best interestsContinue Reading