You told yourself you’d take it easy this season—but between travel, wine, rich meals, and skipping your routine, your body now feels bloated, irritable, and off-balance. The issue isn’t one indulgent night. It’s the compounding effects on your hormone, gut, and immune systems. Overindulgence—particularly with sugar, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods—disruptsContinue Reading
It makes for a good photo but it doesn’t take selfies. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net In rural Georgia the party line was our lot back in the early 1950s. When the phone rang, we counted. Our phone rang two times. Three for another and so forth. Today’s youngerContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Taste of Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Health, will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia. Known as the region’s favorite “party with a purpose,” the event features an evening of food, entertainment, and community celebration benefiting Lake Murray’sContinue Reading
Did you feel it? A minor earthquake was recorded early Tuesday morning near Elgin, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 2.2-magnitude earthquake struck at approximately 6:30 a.m., marking the first recorded earthquake in South Carolina for 2026. The tremor was felt by residents across several areas, though its impactContinue Reading
CAYCE, S.C. (January 15, 2026) — Dominion Energy will conduct its annual test of the Lake Murray Dam inundation siren system on Tuesday, January 20, at 1 p.m. The test will last approximately three minutes. The annual January test includes 10 rotating sirens located along the Saluda River in RichlandContinue Reading
SC Career Kids has announced the members of its 2026 Board of Directors, who will guide the organization’s mission and growth in the coming year. Serving on the board are Wanda Austin, Laura Boccanfuso, Emily Heatwole Keeney, Sheriff Leon Lott, Justin Petty, and Alexis Short. SC Career Kids began asContinue Reading
Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson presents SC Career Kids CEO Katy Wiggs with a $30,000 check on behalf of the Town of Irmo. The Town of Irmo recently awarded $30,000 to SC Career Kids, a nonprofit organization focused on career exploration and skills development for children. “The town believes in theContinue Reading
The South Carolina Green Industry Association (SC Green) will host its annual Conference and Trade Show at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on January 29 and 30, bringing together over 120 exhibitors and 16 industry speakers to cover a broad range of landscape and horticulture topics. Attendees can choose fromContinue Reading
Singer Marian Anderson performs at DAR Constitution Hall in 1943. Undergraduate and graduate students studying music may apply for a one-time $5,000 scholarship honoring her legacy through January 31. Undergraduate and graduate students pursuing music studies are invited to apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through January 31.Continue Reading
Mullikin honored aboard the oldest still-serving warship in the United States Navy By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) received a rare honor during a break in meetings in Boston, Massachusetts, last week. While touring Boston’s historic Charlestown Navy Yard,Continue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — Residents and visitors are invited to welcome the arrival of spring at the 9th Annual Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival, scheduled for March 21, 2026, at Irmo Town Park. The annual festival celebrates art, culture, and community while honoring the beauty, fragility, and preciousness of life—symbolized by theContinue Reading