The South Carolina Military Museum invites the public to experience a unique celebration of music and military history at the “War Songs” music festival on Friday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1 National Guard Road, Columbia. This free, family-friendly event honors the 250th anniversary of theContinue Reading
Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Maximum Support Act, sending a strong message to the regime in Tehran that America will not tolerate Iranian backed terror and aggression around the world. This legislation requires an interagency strategy to support internet freedom and counter censorship effortsContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Sorry to break the news to you, but please don’t take my word for it; however, allow me to share with you what research studies and conclusions have found by those qualified to say so. To begin, I quote, Alice G. Walton, Ph.D, in her article InnovationContinue Reading
Local makers, creatives, and shoppers—mark your calendars! Mary’s Mobile Market is back with its 2025 Artisan Market series, bringing handmade goods, crafts, food, and community fun to Moore Park in Columbia. Location: Moore Park (near Shelter 1 and the Prisma Health Amphitheater)Time: Noon to 4 p.m. 2025 Market Dates: EachContinue Reading
In celebration of Earth Day, the Town of Irmo partnered with Junk King of Columbia to host a small appliance recycling event on Tuesday, April 22 at Moore Park. The event ran from noon to 4 p.m. and provided residents with a free, convenient way to responsibly dispose of oldContinue Reading
This weekend, the Chapin American Legion Post 193 Riders will rev up their engines and join fellow American Legion Riders from across South Carolina for the 2025 American Legion Legacy Ride. The Post 193 Riders will depart from Chapin, making their way to a lunch stop in Moncks Corner beforeContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Everyone desires to be successful and happy! But so many are searching in vain for that magical pot of gold at the end of a beautiful rainbow. Forty-five years ago, I achieved a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina. The Dean recently asked me toContinue Reading
CHAPIN – Green thumbs and budding gardeners alike are invited to gather at the Chapin Branch Library for a community Plant Swap on Friday, April 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Held in the library’s parking lot and pollinator garden, the swap is a great opportunity to exchange plants,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA – Prisma Health has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies for 2025—an honor that highlights the healthcare system’s commitment to excellence in patient care, workplace innovation, and cutting-edge technology. The recognition is particularly notable as Prisma Health is one of only 36 healthContinue Reading
The gardenia’s perfume remains as magical as ever. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Squall lines, thunder and lighting, and tornadoes signify the changing of the guard. Winter’s heavy air gives way to lighter air, and soon air conditioning will cool the masses. The night air will be locked away.Continue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA, SC — All patients who received further medical evaluation and treatment following Thursday’s Pine Ridge Middle School bus incident have been released from hospitals, according to district reports. The incident, along Interstate 77 south, occurred about 50-60 miles from the school, as three buses were heading back afterContinue Reading