Lake Murray Country event will feature local vendors, holiday gifts and shopping specials. COLUMBIA – Capital City/Lake Murray Country will kick off the holiday shopping season with its annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale on Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lake Murray CountryContinue Reading
IRMO – The second annual Miss Spectacular Pageant will be held Nov. 7 at Midlands Technical College’s Harbison Theatre, celebrating young ladies with disabilities. The pageant is open to participants ages 7 and older and is free of charge. All participants will receive a T-shirt and crown, while division winnersContinue Reading
Fitness event will raise money for local nonprofit providing shoes and socks to students. IRMO – The Irmo Fire High Intensity Team will host its inaugural Pump & Run 5K on Nov. 7, challenging participants to test their strength and endurance while supporting a local nonprofit. The event begins withContinue Reading
The Main Event will celebrate multicultural beauty, barbering, education and entrepreneurship. COLUMBIA – South Carolina’s beauty, barbering and creative communities will gather Nov. 7 for The Main Event Hair & Beauty Expo 2026 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Beginning at noon during USC Homecoming Weekend, the expo will celebrateContinue Reading
Zoo seeks $5 million in donations to complete second phase of Bridge to the Wild. COLUMBIA – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has launched a capital campaign to raise $5 million in philanthropic support to complete the second phase of its Bridge to the Wild expansion. Riverbanks has secured nearly $140Continue Reading
Youth orchestra and Dreher High School singers will perform a free outdoor concert to support music education. COLUMBIA – Members of the South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SCPYO) will perform a free pops concert from the front porch of a Shandon home Nov. 8, bringing neighbors together for an eveningContinue Reading
Ceremony and organ recital honored the history of the African-American burial ground. IRMO – Saint Michael Lutheran Church hosted a rededication ceremony and organ recital on Nov. 1 to honor its historic African-American Cemetery and the people buried there. Pastor Frank W. Anderson spearheaded efforts to restore the historic cemeteryContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy Have you ever finished a meal feeling great, only to find yourself tired, sluggish or looking for something sweet an hour or two later? Sometimes, those afternoon energy crashes and cravings may be connected to how your body responds to carbohydrates. Here’s something important: Carbohydrates aren’t theContinue Reading
Incoming chair brings an extensive background in military and civilian-governmental leadership By Steven B. Vitali Dr. Tom Mullikin, a former U.S. Army officer (captain), retired two-star commanding general of the S.C. State Guard, and current director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, has been named board chair of theContinue Reading
Charlotte-based football coach recognized for military service and post-military veterans work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Jay Alverson, executive director of the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF), will be formally awarded the University of South Carolina (USC) Outstanding Veteran Alumni Award on gameday, Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning withContinue Reading
Photo: Their barking days are over. RIP. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I’ve met a few legends: musicians, writers, athletes, actors, and a coach or three. Among the tops is Uga V. All Ugas have a following but Uga V outdid himself. He made Sports Illustrated’s 1997 cover asContinue Reading
Prisma Health dietitian offers tips for enjoying Halloween treats in moderation As Halloween approaches, costumes, decorations and candy take center stage. While enjoying a favorite treat is part of the holiday fun, experts at Prisma Health say the season is also a good time to consider how much added sugarContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose In our first two articles, we explored artificial intelligence (AI) and how our family and businesses use this phenomenal resource. You may recognize AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. These computer tools answer questions, explain subjects, and help us write or plan. For this third article,Continue Reading
Photo: Army Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun (right) and Army Capt. Jerome A. Dolan, 1st Cavalry Division, carry an exhausted soldier off the battlefield in Korea, early in the war. Credit:Army VIRIN:500712-O-D0439-001 By Wade Thompson Things got serious as we geared up for the move north along the Korean DMZ. Every detailContinue Reading
Ex officio members named, including SCDNR director, along with 25 additional appointees representing various state and local agencies By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced the establishment of the S.C. Conservation Commission Oct. 27, the Commission – created by Executive Order 2026-24 and effective Oct. 22.Continue Reading