The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct temporary nighttime lane closures on the new bridge over the Saluda River (Exit 108 B-A) for two nights during the week of February 24. The nighttime closures are necessary to install new overhead signage over the bridge as part of Phase 1Continue Reading

By Dee Griffin Yoga is more than just physical exercise. It is a comprehensive practice that includes different elements to improve strength, flexibility, mental clarity and emotional calmness. Yoga is a health practice that originated in India and combines physical postures, meditation, and breathing exercises. Yoga has been practiced forContinue Reading

Fresh on the Menu has introduced the People’s Choice Awards to honor restaurants across the state that prioritize local ingredients and support South Carolina farmers. Fresh on the Menu is a sister program of Certified South Carolina, created by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, and was designed to promoteContinue Reading

By Eileen renders You may know someone who has recently had stomach flu. It is also called gastroenteritis. Notice the ending “it is” that always indicates inflammation. This norovirus can have a sudden onset and can cause intense pain with stomach cramping pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is important toContinue Reading

Juanita Wilson turned 80 years old on Friday, January 24. Juanita and Joel Wilson were co-owners of The Cutting Point which was located at 7467 St. Andrews Rd. in the Kroger shopping center and established in 1977. Later their daughter Angela joined them in the business. Juanita had the salonContinue Reading

The Town of Irmo is in the latter planning stages of a 10,000 sq. ft.  municipal facility to replace the current outdated town hall at the corner of Woodrow St. and Columbia Ave. “The house has served us well,” said Town Administrator Courtney Dennis. “We’re struggling here for room in orderContinue Reading

St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Southeast, announces the lineup for its 43rd event, set for March 15. This year’s event features a variety of local, regional and national acts set to perform across multiple stages, including headlining performances from Lettuce,Continue Reading

By Nathan Ballentine I am proud to be working with like-minded colleagues in the State House to fight for conservative reforms that put South Carolinians first. We are taking bold action to rein in wasteful spending, secure South Carolina’s energy future and eliminate conflicts of interest in auditing. This week,Continue Reading

Tickets are on sale now for the March 27 Taste of Lake Murray to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia. Dance the night away with music from Band of Oz on the main stage and The Reggie Sullivan Band on the outdoor stage. Sample flavors from aroundContinue Reading