American Floral started with humble beginnings some 27 years ago when Scott Jones decided to get into the floral business from his garage. His parents helped him out by donating an old Lincoln Continental so that he would have a vehicle to deliver flowers in and Scott set out toContinue Reading
As you have probably heard, we have a great market in the Columbia area. We are having multiple offers on a property and homes selling in hours due to low inventory. Market-wide, inventory levels were down 36.7 percent. Of course, the home has to be in marketable condition and pricedContinue Reading
The General Assembly was back in session this week primarily to pass important absentee voting measures and to allocate the remaining federal coronavirus aid funds. I’ll quickly recap our actions below. Allowing All South Carolinians to Vote Absentee We acted quickly this week to pass safety measures that give allContinue Reading
The Lexington-Richland District Five Teacher Forum group will host two D5 School Board Candidate Forums to provide an opportunity to the public to understand school board candidate positions on matters that would impact the safety, group and prosperity of their family and community. “Teacher Forum is looking forward to servingContinue Reading
The Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2020 has been cancelled due to the pandemic. With the very limited number of persons allowed on the cemetery grounds at any one time, the ceremony has been canceled and will not be rescheduled for 2020. HOWEVER, the sponsorshipsContinue Reading
by W. Thomas Smith Jr. The SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition led by S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin passed through the Midlands last week during their month-long, 500-mile, 90 to 100-plus degree heat trek from the mountains (in the Upstate of S.C.) to the sea (in the Lowcountry). ThisContinue Reading
Columbia native and Richland Northeast High School graduate Tykena Lindsey is serving aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), which is continuing to conduct operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Lindsey is an aviation boatswain’s mate (handling) airman and maintains the movement and preparation of aircraft on the ship. “I feel greatContinue Reading
I was told recently by a parent that I have no stake in Lexington Richland District 5 because I have no child in the district system, nor am I a teacher. For those like me, and for those unlike me, let’s clarify who is a stakeholder in District 5. AContinue Reading
Seven students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been announced as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. The academically talented high school students from School District Five are represented in the nationwide pool of semifinalists which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. “I am proudContinue Reading
On November 3rd there is an opportunity for the voters of Lexington/Richland School District 5 to make real change. Let me share with you the reasons I stand for change. I am disappointed and dismayed at decisions that are made without the approval of the entire board. We are elected to beContinue Reading
On the anniversary of 9/11, Scouts BSA Troop 91 recognized the first-responders of the Irmo Police and Fire Departments to thank them for their service to the Irmo community. Each first-responder received a purple ribbon and a discount card in appreciation of their service. The purple ribbons are distributed byContinue Reading