Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital has been named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 “100 Great Community Hospitals,” earning national recognition for delivering exceptional clinical care and serving as a vital healthcare resource for the Midlands. Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital was the only other South Carolina hospital included onContinue Reading
If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky over Lake Murray and wondered what might be out there, a new study suggests South Carolina is among the more active states for reported alien encounters. According to research by Canada Sports Betting (CSB), South Carolina ranks 14th in the nationContinue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close the Dutch Fork Road (U.S. 76) bridge over the CSX Railroad in Richland County beginning Monday, July 13, for bridge repairs. The work is part of SCDOT’s Statewide Closed and Load Restricted Bridge Repair Program and is designed to extend theContinue Reading
Five students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been recognized for outstanding achievement during the Tri-District Arts Consortium (TriDAC) summer program. The District Five honorees are: Me’Leah Council, Dutch Fork High School — Teachers’ Choice Award in Dance Ana Gomez, Irmo Middle School — Stephen Nevitt Award in Visual ArtContinue Reading
A 21-year-old Columbia man has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for robbing a federal confidential informant at gunpoint during a firearms and narcotics investigation. According to evidence presented in court, Tah’Kel Ar’Key Wilson committed the robbery on Aug. 9, 2024, after federal agents with the Bureau ofContinue Reading
Fireworks with the Phil lit up Segra Park on June 27, bringing together patriotic music, community spirit, and a spectacular fireworks finale. This year’s annual celebration was part of South Carolina’s SC250 observance, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The evening featured a live performance by the SouthContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard It’s summer and school’s out. But education doesn’t take a rest. Members of the Social Studies Standards Revision Committees are volunteering their time and expertise to draft new standards for SC’s K-12 Social Studies courses. The final draft of the revised standards is due later this month,Continue Reading
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and United Against Fentanyl (UAF) will host nationwide Walk for Lives 2026 events this Saturday, July 11. The national partnership is in support of DEA’s Fentanyl Free America initiative with more than 100 family-led community events across the United States in a single day.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The town of Irmo will serve as host site for the South Carolina District 3 Junior and Senior League baseball tournaments. Both Irmo Little League teams have qualified for the tournament. The Junior team will play its games at Friarsgate Park, while the Seniors will competeContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is recognizing Amy Roof Hoffman for 20 years of service to the regional tourism organization, celebrating a career that has contributed to tourism promotion and special events throughout the Capital City/Lake Murray Country region. A graduate of Columbia College, Hoffman began her careerContinue Reading
CHAPIN – Thousands of music fans and boaters are expected to gather on Lake Murray this Saturday, July 11, for Reggaetronic Presents Lake Murray Palooza, one of South Carolina’s largest on-the-water music festivals. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fat Frogs Marina, 1701 DreherContinue Reading