May 24, 1948 – March 10, 2026 George “Ed” Edward Flowers, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 10, 2026. Born on May 24, 1948, in Hartsville, Ed was the son of the late George Edward Flowers and Dora Helen Wallace Flowers. He grewContinue Reading

IRMO — Irmo Middle School will host its annual Pollinator Plant Sale on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, with in-person shopping at the school’s greenhouse, followed by an online sale beginning Monday, March 30 at 8 a.m. through Tuesday, March 31 at 8 p.m. The in-person sale willContinue Reading

By Wyatt Anthony, Public Affairs Specialist A fellow at the Columbia VA Health Care System has earned national recognition for a data-driven project aimed at improving patient care and operational efficiency. Melissa Maguina, a Graduate Healthcare Administration Fellow, recently won first place for her presentation at the American College ofContinue Reading

Celebrate Celtic heritage in the Midlands with four days of cultural pride, athletic competition, music, and family-friendly fun at the 14th Annual Tartan Day South Highland Games & Celtic Festival, taking place March 26–29. The festival’s centerpiece event will be held March 28 at Historic Columbia Speedway, where traditional HighlandContinue Reading

Dutch Fork Elementary Academy of Environmental Sciences has officially been recognized as a 2025 Nationally Certified Magnet School by Magnet Schools of America (MSA). “I am incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by all Dutch Fork Elementary School teachers, staff, and students,” Dutch Fork Elementary School PrincipalContinue Reading

By Radley West Every spring, it happens. The weather gets nice, and suddenly everyone becomes very productive. Yards get cleaned. Garages get organized. Walking trails fill up. Pickleball courts reappear. Weekend projects multiply. And then, about two weeks later, people show up saying, “I don’t know what I did, butContinue Reading