Each year, Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) conducts a four-day audit measuring the amount of visible litter along roadways in Lexington and Richland counties, and recent results show a decrease in litter levels. Known as the Community Litter Index, the audit is conducted by a six-person team with assistance fromContinue Reading
The 5th annual Cola Rosé Shower returns on February 7 at Williams-Brice Stadium’s Traditions Club (1125 George Rogers Boulevard) from 3 to 7 p.m. This pink-powered event blends fun, fashion, and philanthropy while raising awareness of women’s health issues. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Individual tickets startContinue Reading
Crooked Creek Art League will offer three upcoming artist workshops that are open to the public. Each workshop provides hands-on instruction led by accomplished artists, with class sizes limited to ensure a quality experience. Upcoming workshops include: Prices vary by session, and registration is limited based on group size. FullContinue Reading
Community members have an opportunity to stock up on bulk chicken products while supporting students who are blind or visually impaired through the 2026 Chicken Truckload Sale. Orders are being accepted through noon on March 5, with pickup scheduled for March 7 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Moore Park,Continue Reading
By Radley West “If I can inspire just one person to take a step toward better health, then every challenge has been worth it.” Earlier today, someone asked me why I do the things I do. More specifically, why is it important for me to compete, especially after all theContinue Reading
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