Whitehall subdivision is sporting thousands upon thousands of American flags along the streets in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of American this July 4th. The streets are lined with uniformly spaced flags that are roughly 18” apart. Lester Blackwell began decorating the street 16 years agoContinue 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
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Jonas Dillon-Sauer of Columbia is among a select group of Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) cadets participating in the 2026 Flight Academy at Delta State University, where students complete training leading to a private pilot license. Now in its sixth consecutive year as aContinue Reading
Lexington and Richland County schools, educators and students honored at statewide EEASC conference. Environmental educators, students and schools from Lexington and Richland counties were among those recognized during the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina’s (EEASC) annual conference at the University of South Carolina Upstate. The annual awards celebrate individualsContinue Reading
H. E. Corley Elementary School Leadership Magnet and Montessori Magnet Crocs recently enjoyed a morning of reading, listening, and learning during HEC Summer Library time. Students and families gathered for a read aloud, shared the joy of books, and discovered that summer is the perfect time to slow down andContinue Reading
Irmo Middle School eighth grader Elle Fuller won a $1,000 scholarship and $500 dollar for the Irmo Middle science department from Ritedose Corporation. She submitted an essay explaining what she enjoys about Science/Life Science and what she’d like to study in college as it pertains to that field. Fuller attendedContinue Reading
By Radley West Something happens to them in the summer. During the cooler months, life is reasonable. We go on walks at normal times. We spend time outside without unnecessary drama. Everyone behaves predictably. Then summer arrives, and the decision-making declines. For example, the humans now insist on walking atContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five held it’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new wing at Irmo High School on Tuesday, June 30. Dr. Karen Hampton, Irmo High School Principal, presided over the gathering of school board members, local town council, Lex/Rich 5 administration and building contractors. “We’ve included our students since the beginning toContinue Reading
Annual event features local business specials, 5K, scavenger hunt, festival and new family-friendly activities. The Midlands will celebrate its hometown pride when the third annual 803 Day returns July 31 through Aug. 3 with four days of community events, local business promotions and family-friendly activities across Richland and Lexington counties.Continue Reading
Beckett Financial Group has been recognized as a winner in the 2026 Best of South Carolina Awards in the Financial Planning category. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding businesses across the state based on votes from South Carolina residents, editorial review, and business excellence standards. For more than 25 years,Continue Reading