Environmentalists in Richland County, including a County employee, earned places in the spotlight at the annual conference for the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC), taking home more than half of the organization’s top honors. Chanda Cooper, the County’s conservation education analyst, was named Environmental Educator of the YearContinue Reading
As I had discussed in my previous article, Communication: Friend or Foe?, DISC Is an acronym, which stands for D for Dominant, I for Influencing, S for Steady and C for Compliant communication styles. It further identifies Task-First behavior vs. People-First behavior. Each behavioral style has instinctive behavioral strengths andContinue Reading
Nathan Ballentine will run unopposed in November after defeating newcomer Paul Erickson for the District 71 seat. Ballentine has held the seat for 18 years. When Representative Chip Huggins announced he would not seek a new term for House District 85 after 23 years of service four candidates vying forContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Lexington County Council approved a penny sales tax that would fund millions in road improvements and bring some relief to the congested roads throughout Lexington County. But it will be up to voters to make the final decision during the November elections. At the June 7 meeting,Continue Reading
Firefighters from E171 responded to reports of an entrapped kitten this afternoon. Upon arrival, the kitten was found to be wedged between the wheel well and the engine of a motor vehicle. Firefighters had to disassemble the wheel well to safely extricate the kitten. They have since named him Roscoe.Continue Reading
On June 1st the Police Department hosted a tour for a local school group. They were treated to a behind the scene, “VIP Experience” led by Community Services Division Corporals Stokes and Kaderly. To be honest, we aren’t sure who had more fun. The group met with Chief Dale whoContinue Reading
Union United Methodist Church will be holding vacation bible school, on June 19 – 22 from 6:30 – 8 pm. All children 4 years old (by August 2022) through finishing the 5th grade are invited to join the Food Truck Party. There will be crafts and stories and games eachContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Happiness is defined as a state of well-being—a joyful, meaningful life of contentment with a purpose. On the other hand, it’s never guaranteed. It can be overwhelming, as some researchers have noted, and being happy takes hard work, sometimes referred to as “endless struggles.” Where are youContinue Reading
Church on the Lake starts June 12 and will run through September 25. It begins at 8:30 am and lasts about 45 minutes. Come around 8:10 or 8:15 for coffee and snacks. The service will be held at Woodman of the World, 2000 Johnson Marina Road, Chapin. Salem Methodist ChurchContinue Reading
Layne is a native of Columbia. She recalls when her art career began at the age of four and the house she drew on the wall with nail polish while in timeout. Raised in Irmo, she relocated to Greenville where she showed her work locally and was recognized by GreenvilleContinue Reading
Lexington and Richland County have joined efforts and are now hosting the annual Ag + Art Tour together June 11 – 12. The Ag + Art tour is part of a larger effort by Clemson University Extension.The Lexington County tour will feature six sites and Richland County has 11 sitesContinue Reading