By Radley West There’s something about the end of the school year that feels like a deep exhale. Schedules loosen, mornings slow down, and suddenly the structure that held everything together just . . . disappears. For a lot of people, that includes their activity. During the school year, movementContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Summer 2022, St. Simons Island, I’m sitting around the pool when my niece, Harper, and her friend, Stella, ask me to tell them a story. I had seen a photo of a tuxedo cat smoking four cigarettes at a time. I make up aContinue Reading
One of the first things a new golfer hears is to “keep your head down” and “keep your eye on the ball.” While well-intentioned, that advice can sometimes be misunderstood. The player in today’s example shows many solid fundamentals, but at the top of the backswing, his face is noContinue Reading
Mary’s Mobile Market will be holding an End of School Year Bash Artisan Market May 24 from noon – 4 pm at Moore Park at 7473 Church Street. Celebrate the end of the school year with a market and fun for the whole family. There will be kids entertainment onContinue Reading
Lake Murray is once again earning national recognition, securing a nomination for Best Lake for Water Sports in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the third consecutive year. Following its first-place finish in the 2025 rankings, the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is encouraging residents andContinue Reading
Julie Zimmerman has officially been graduated from the CVSC’s Palmetto Leadership Academy, completing a program focused on conservation, environmental stewardship, and leadership development across South Carolina. The Palmetto Leadership Academy, an initiative from the Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC), brings together emerging leaders committed to protecting South Carolina’s naturalContinue Reading
Arts Center of Kershaw County will welcome the Dick Goodwin Big Band for an evening of live jazz on Wednesday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m., bringing one of South Carolina’s most celebrated musical ensembles to the Wood Auditorium for the Center’s season finale. Tickets are $25 for general admission andContinue Reading
Late June-early July fitness event will celebrate America’s 250th birthday By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with RCSD’s 250-LBS BENCH PRESS CHALLENGE: Either for one-repetition or multiple reps: The six-day event beginning June 28 and ending July 3. At aContinue Reading
QC Kinetix is holding an Arthritis Awareness Month community event May 16 at St. Andrews Park from 10 am – 2 pm. The event will feature a table tennis tournament, local vendors, and lunch provided. The table tennis tournament has a $20 entry fee, and all proceeds will benefit theContinue Reading
The Drink Pink Rosé Festival returns for its 11th year with changes — new day, new time, and a new location at Boone Fox Flower Farm, formerly City Roots Farm. It will be held May 16 from 4 – 8 pm. Tickets are available at drinkpinkfestival.com. Cost is $45 -$125.Continue Reading
The Midlands has a new free community arts tradition in the making. The Festival at the Friars’ Gate, a brand-new Renaissance Faire, will make its debut May 16–17 at Moore Park in Irmo. Admission is free, though guests are encouraged to register for complimentary tickets in advance at www.friarsgatefestival.com/tickets. SpanningContinue Reading
Salem United Methodist Church is offering a drive-thru prayer service every Monday from 7:30 – 8 am. It began April 13 and will end May 18. Start your day with a personalized prayer while remaining in your vehicle with no obligations and solicitations, simply a moment of prayer. Salem UnitedContinue Reading
By Radley West Every year around this time, there’s a shift. People start thinking about summer. The weather gets warmer, the layers come off, and suddenly there’s a sense of urgency that wasn’t there a few months ago.This is when things get interesting. I’ve watched people try to make upContinue Reading
Photo: Beyond the fence, an open battlefield filled with longleaf pines in 1780e. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Old battlefields seem more like parks. Trying to imagine cannon and cries of the wounded? Difficult, but not always. Farmers’ plows unearthed so many Minié balls at Shiloh, the soil turnedContinue Reading
By Robin All Since we are sending tips for seniors to play better golf, the stiffness of the shafts in your golf clubs, can make a big difference in both direction and distance. All seniors need to be fitted as we are all not the same size or strength andContinue Reading