Event Supports Community-Police Relationship-Building Programs Across the Carolinas COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sept. 10, 2025) – Serve & Connect, a South Carolina nonprofit dedicated to strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve, will host its 3rd Annual Serve & Connect Golf Tournament on Monday, Nov. 17 at the WoodlandsContinue Reading
Richland County Deputy among five first-responders to be honored on the eve of the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) School Resource Officer (SRO) Todd Minemier, one of the longest-serving certified SROs in South Carolina, received EastminsterContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — The Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews will launch its Fall Session of Adventures in Learning on September 16, offering active adults 50 and older a chance to stretch both mind and body while making new friends. The eight-week program meets Tuesdays onsite at Ashland United Methodist Church, 2600Continue Reading
By Radley West If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent with your workouts, you’re not alone. Many people start exercise programs with the best intentions, only to lose motivation within a few weeks. But what if the key to sticking with it isn’t just willpower, but a workout partner? ResearchContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — MUSC Health has expanded women’s healthcare services in the Midlands with the opening of its new Women’s Health and Imaging Services facility on September 2. The center offers advanced diagnostic technology, including two state-of-the-art Hologic 3D mammography units for both screening and diagnostic imaging. Additional services include ultrasound,Continue Reading
By Dr. Maria ShelleyChapin Middle School The Cold War conjures up memories of the “space race” or “arms race,” but did you know it was also the foundation of another “race” that continues today? In our race to beat all things Soviet, America introduced the Advanced Placement (AP) Exam asContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — Richland County is inviting residents and businesses to take part in shaping the county’s future as it moves into the third phase of updating its Comprehensive Plan for 2025, called Reimagine Richland. The plan will serve as a long-term guide for development policies and community investment. The countyContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia has officially joined the growing list of communities across the nation dedicated to supporting pollinator health by becoming an affiliate of Bee City USA. Bee City USA, an initiative of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, provides a framework for communities to conserve nativeContinue Reading
CHAPIN — Woodman Life Park will host a free Craft Show and Farmers Market on Saturday, September 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. If weather becomes an issue, the event will move inside the lodge. Guests can sip coffee while browsing local vendors and enjoying the lakefrontContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — The St. Andrews Woman’s Club (SAWC) marked the start of its new club year with a tea at the historic Stackhouse Mansion on Laurel Street. Prospective members were invited to join the celebration and learn more about the group’s work in the community. The club meets monthly atContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — Beginning September 14, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will welcome guests to experience Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks, an award-winning, record-breaking exhibition that has captivated audiences in nearly 100 cities worldwide. The larger-than-life sculptures, built from millions of LEGO® pieces, showcase themes of conservation, endangered species,Continue Reading