Commanding oak stands as a tangible testament to Sheriff Leon Lott’s 26 years in office so far By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the Spring of 1997, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott planted three trees – two crepe myrtles and an oak – just outside the back door of hisContinue Reading

Grace United Methodist Church will hold its annual Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 7 am until noon. Keep cool and remember all proceeds are used to benefit missions both local and global. The UMM of Grace will be serving a free Chicken BBQ lunch in conjunction withContinue Reading

With baseball season in full swing, the State Museum invites its guests to celebrate America’s pastime with special baseball-themed activities and presentations on July 22. Inspired by the museum’s current exhibition, The 521 All-Stars: A Championship Story of Baseball and Community, Baseball Day at the State Museum offers an escapeContinue Reading

By Al Dozier Despite strong opposition from Mayor Barry Walker, The Irmo Town Council Tuesday approved a measure that will allow council members to attend council meetings electronically. The measure was approved after Councilwoman Barbara Waldman added restrictions to the ordinance that would assure remote participation would include the sameContinue Reading

The Columbia Philatelic Society Stamp and Card Show will be held on August 19-20 at Spring Valley High School. The stamp show brings collectors from Virginia to Florida and points west to Columbia for the weekend. This year’s show theme is the 50th anniversary of our all volunteer military. ThereContinue Reading