Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union will begin serving customers at four East Georgia branches in Waynesboro, Sardis, Gibson and Hephzibah on Aug. 3, following the anticipated Aug. 1 closing of its agreement with Southern Financial Corporation and Southern Bank. Until the transaction closes, it will remain business as usual forContinue Reading

WEST COLUMBIA — S. Jahue “Jake” Moore Sr., founding senior partner of Moore Bradley Myers (MBM), has been named one of the recipients of the 2026 Icon Honors. Icon Honors recognizes South Carolina business leaders for notable professional success and strong leadership both within their fields and throughout their communities.Continue Reading

Drew Baron joined the orchestra July 13 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic has appointed Drew Baron as its new Director of Marketing. Baron officially joined the organization July 13, 2026, after serving as Executive Producer and Content Strategist at the Columbia Museum of Art, where he led strategicContinue Reading

SC Career Kids hosted a Safety Town program July 20 and 21 at Leaphart Elementary School, giving students an opportunity to explore a variety of careers through interactive, hands-on experiences. The event featured 16 professionals demonstrating aspects of their work environments for children ranging from 4K through sixth grade. SCContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. Another Irmo Little League team is headed to the Southeast Regional. The 10,11 and 12 group were victorious in three games at the state tournament in Greenwood. They opened with a 10-0 shutout win over Barriers Island on July 16, then defeated Northwood 8-2 two daysContinue Reading

The pros and cons of FLOCK cameras have recently gone viral across the country portraying misinformation and misleading accounts about abuse and overreach of law enforcement. License plate reader cameras have one purpose and that is to read the license plate on the back of a vehicle and take it’sContinue Reading

Photos from LakePoint Sports in Cartersville, Ga. By Thomas Grant Jr. The new Astroturf at Lexington County Baseball Stadium has hit a “home run” in terms of increased interest for usage by various groups and organizations. The latest proposed project by the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission could beContinue Reading