The snow of 2010 in Columbia. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A thirteen-year relationship was dying. The song seemed written for us. Here comes one of those songs that arrives at a hurtful time. You grieve, heal, stumble into new entanglements, regret and vow never again, and before youContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Food is one of the largest family expenses. Rising food prices and busy schedules while providing economical meals are challenging In our earlier article, we examined the four largest South Carolina food chains (Kroger, Food Lion, Publix, and Walmart). We compared onsite prices using 21 of theContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — The Columbia-Richland Fire Department has begun collecting donations for its sixth annual Firefighters Feeding Families Holiday Food Drive. Residents are encouraged to donate canned goods and other non-perishable food items, which will be distributed to families in need during the holiday season. Donations may be dropped off duringContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — Project Unity USA, in partnership with the Rivervettes of Columbia, will host a free Community Christmas Dinner this Saturday to support families and individuals in need across the Midlands. The event is open to the public and aims to provide a warm meal, fellowship and holiday cheer duringContinue Reading
IRMO — The Town of Irmo held its regular council meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at the municipal building located behind Town Hall at 7300 Woodrow Street. Councilwoman Dr. Barb Waldman and Councilman Gabriel Penfield were sworn in to new four-year terms. Penfield was recently under investigation by the IrmoContinue Reading
IRMO — The Town of Irmo has launched the Mayor’s Uplift Initiative, known as Irmo Believes, a new community-driven effort aimed at strengthening families and building long-term opportunity throughout the town. The initiative is centered on the belief that a strong community begins at home, with families who feel supported,Continue Reading
Pictured during the check presentation are Pastor Steve Counts and Will Lynch. IRMO — Ballentine Fire Station 20 recently received a $875 donation from New Hope Church to support the station’s community service projects. The funds were raised during New Hope Church’s Fall Festival, held Nov. 1, through craft vendorContinue Reading
Christine Boyeson recently rang the bell at SC Oncology Associates, marking the completion of her chemotherapy treatment. She was surrounded by family as she reached the milestone, including Dr. Matt Boyeson, Dr. Amanda Boyeson and her husband, Warren, who were on hand to celebrate and cheer her on. At SCContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo held a council workshop on Tuesday, December 9 in the municipal building located at 7300 Woodrow Street. Council reviewed a series of budget amendments totaling several hundred thousand dollars. Proposed allocations included $50,000 for Irmo Little League, $30,000 each for Universal Outreach and SC Career Kids,Continue Reading
IRMO — The Town of Irmo marked Arbor Day on Thursday, Dec. 4, with the planting of a Japanese Coral Bark Maple in the newly renovated Veterans Park on Palmetto Wood Parkway. Members of the Irmo Public Works Department were joined by Mayor Bill Danielson, Town Administrator Jim Crosland, DeputyContinue Reading
The Lexington County Museum will host its 29th Annual Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 14, from 1–4 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore Christmas traditions of the past, as most of the 30 historic structures on the museum’s 6.5-acre complex will be open and decorated with authenticContinue Reading