Consolidation creates state’s largest private water utility system, serving more than 70,000 customer connections. COLUMBIA — South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU) has announced the consolidation of Blue Granite Water Company into its Midlands operations, creating the largest water utility consolidation in South Carolina history. Approved by the South Carolina PublicContinue Reading
LEXINGTON — Eight people were arrested Thursday following a multi-agency investigation into suspected drug activity and prostitution at residences on Edmund Highway and North Parsons Street, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Lexington County deputies, working alongside officers with the West Columbia Police Department, the South Carolina Law EnforcementContinue Reading
IRMO – Mayor Bill Danielson has been selected by the Nominating Committee of the Association of South Carolina Mayors (ASCM) to fill an unexpired one-year term on the organization’s Board of Directors. The appointment recognizes Danielson’s leadership in municipal government and gives the Town of Irmo greater representation in statewideContinue Reading
Youngs Chapel Level Up Summer Camp came to a close last Friday, June 26, with closing ceremonies for the campers. Held at Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus, the forty 6-12 year olds were subjected to art, dance, gardening and STEM activities. Mrs. Harriett Abraham was the camp director and worshipContinue Reading
Jo Anne Booth Whitehead, beloved wife of Lyman Whitehead and cherished daughter of the late Downey and Ruby Booth of Durham, NC, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026. Born on September 20, 1936, Jo Anne lived a life full of dedication to her family, faith, and community. A graduateContinue Reading
By Robin All Years ago, Bobby Jones remarked during the Masters that Jack Nicklaus played a game of golf he was not familiar with. After watching this year’s U.S. Open, I know exactly how he felt. While most senior golfers can’t hit the ball the distances achieved by today’s professionals,Continue Reading
Photo: A dirt road runs where an old locomotive steamed into Blackville. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net The road looks just like one on Granddad’s farm running into hardwoods where a spring bubbled in shade. Come sundown in Granddad’s battered old car, we’d ride that road through trees toContinue Reading
By Radley West Things I Never Thought I’d Say as a Coach in the Summer Radley West is married to Dr. Andrew West and together they own Anytime Fitness Lake Murray and 33/18 Chiropractic Associates. Radley is a gym owner and personal trainer with more than 20 years of experienceContinue Reading
Twenty-seven rising seniors selected for prestigious citizenship and government training experience Twenty-seven students from School District Five recently participated in the 2026 Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State programs, week-long leadership and citizenship experiences sponsored by The American Legion Department of South Carolina and the American Legion Auxiliary. TheContinue Reading
By Captain Tyler Ryan “It all started with some hot dogs and a grill,” says Wacky Wednesday Foundation Founder Ken Jones says of the weekly party he now hosts every Wednesday during the summer at Sandy Beach, where it is not unusual to find a hundred boats. What started asContinue Reading
Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult after 5 p.m. following concerns over disruptive “teen takeover” gatherings The City of Columbia has adopted a permanent Unaccompanied Minors Policy for Finlay Park, requiring anyone 17 years old or younger to be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or responsibleContinue Reading