CVS Health has announced that as of June 1, eligible customers who received or plan to receive a COVID-19 vaccination through CVS Health may choose to enter the #OneStepCloser sweepstakes for an opportunity to win one of over a thousand fun and exciting prizes through weekly drawings and grand prizesContinue Reading
South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents today arrested a Columbia tax preparer and charged her with 16 counts of willfully preparing false tax returns and four counts of failing to file returns and pay state taxes. April Lugina Dilosa, 50, of Columbia, acting as a tax preparer, prepared 16Continue Reading
The SC Philharmonic and the Columbia Fireflies have announced a partnership to bring the Midlands a full orchestral patriotic concert with a fireworks finale to Segra Park July 3. Gates will open at 7 pm, music begins at 8:30 pm, with fireworks launching at 9:15 pm.Tickets are $10 – childrenContinue Reading
Katelyn Potts of Irmo and Ella Blalock of Columbia have been named Gold Award Girl Scouts. Potts has a passion for teaching children about the importance of gardening and healthy eating. She partnered with a local daycare center in Irmo to teach children about gardening through song. Potts built twoContinue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board will present Lake Murray’s 4th of July Celebration July 3. The Boat Parade is back this year and will take place at noon. Boats of all sizes and shapes are invited to register; this year’s theme is “Proud to be an American.”Continue Reading
South Carolina Seven to wind through the Midlands in mid-July By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Members of the SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition logistics-and-planning team gathered for a final event-launch planning session at the Mullikin Law Office complex in Camden, Wed., June 23. The team, most of whom will participateContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose In our last article, we outlined how bitterness, anger, and unforgiveness can wreak havoc on our minds, bodies, and relationships, often shaving years from our lives, causing disease, and making life miserable. Based on our research, my path as a psychologist and personal experience, let’s explore waysContinue Reading
The Lake Murray Irmo Woman’s Club has named Gracelyn Grant (left) of Irmo High School and Ahalya Muraleedharan of Dutch Fork High School as the club’s $2,000 scholarship winners.Continue Reading
At its annual board meeting, EngenuitySC presented Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin with its 2021 Vision Award. Benjamin, founding co-chair of the EngenuitySC board, was presented with the award by Elise Partin, Mayor of Cayce, and current EngenuitySC board chair, on behalf of the EngenuitySC board. The Vision Award is givenContinue Reading
The Miss South Carolina Pageant will be held 8 pm June 26 at the Township Auditorium in Columbia. The winner will receive $60,000 in scholarships and compete at the Miss America pageant. Scholarships and awards will be presented to the Miss candidates in a total amount of $184,175, with eachContinue Reading
The Center for African American History, Art and Culture celebrated its grand reopening on Juneteenth, June 19. There was entertainment, vendors and tours of the Center during the re-opening festivities. A special feature of the re-opening was a new Family Research Room within the Center, made possible with a significantContinue Reading