By: Lisa Hostetler Brown, Certified Elder Law Attorney*, LawyerLisa Ask the Expert: Can Annuities Help with Long-Term Care Planning? Expert Answer: As an elder law attorney, one of the questions I often receive from clients planning for retirement or long-term care is about annuities—what they are, how they work, andContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – Surrounded by proud families, friends, and fellow first responders, more than 50 members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department (CRFD) were honored for their recent promotions during a special ceremony held May 21 at CRFD headquarters. Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins led the event, presenting new badges to:Continue Reading
CHAPIN, SC – Church on the Lake returns for the summer starting Sunday, June 1, and will continue through August 31. Services will be held Sundays from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. at Woodmen of the World, located at 2000 Johnson Marina Road. Presented by Salem United Methodist Church of Irmo,Continue Reading
LEXINGTON, SC – Get ready to read, explore, and have fun this summer as the Lexington County Public Library launches its annual Summer Reading Program on Friday, May 30. Running through August 1, the theme this year is Color Our World, and it’s open to readers of all ages. “ReadingContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork High School’s Ethan Offing and Boone Miller have been named to the Class 5A All-State Baseball Team, as selected by the South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association. The standout players earned the honor for their exceptional performance on the field during theContinue Reading
Decorated World War II soldier Charles Mullikin honored with namesake thruway By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The late Charles F. “Charlie” Mullikin, a celebrated World War II veteran and the father of S.C. Department of Natural Resources Director Tom Mullikin, was honored Saturday, May 24, Memorial Day weekend when aContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – The community is invited to gather on the front lawn of Irmo Town Hall (7300 Woodrow St.) on Wednesday, June 12, at 12 Noon to celebrate Women Veterans Recognition Day and honor the brave women who have served in the U.S. military. The event commemorates the signingContinue Reading
Some South Carolinians may soon receive a pleasant surprise in the mail—a check they didn’t know they were owed. Thanks to a new initiative from State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, the Palmetto Payback program is matching qualified unclaimed property with its rightful owners and sending out checks automatically, with no needContinue Reading
The Richland County Ag + Art Tour is returning for a 14th year, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the intersection of agriculture and art. The tour, which showcases local farms, art studios, and community markets, will take place from 9 am to 4 pm June 7 andContinue Reading
LAKE MURRAY, S.C. – Carolina Safari Co. has announced the much-anticipated return of its Purple Martin Tours for the 2025 season, with bookings opening on May 30. Led by local naturalist Captain Zach Steinhauser, these pontoon boat tours offer a front-row seat to witness the largest purple martin roost inContinue Reading
A trio representing South Carolina Youth Challenge Academy (SCYCA) spoke recently to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo at its breakfast meeting. SCYCA is a program supported by the National Guard and uses several elements of a military level training in order to launch young people on a path toContinue Reading