By Radley West I have written about the cost of hiring an expert and the value of real expertise. But today, I want to take that idea a step further — because spending money on knowledge means nothing if you don’t actually use it. We live in a world whereContinue Reading
By Tom Poland: A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Sunday lunch at the Sea View Inn. Forty-five years it had been since my daughters and I were together at Pawleys. While eating I thought about our long-ago days at an old beach house. I could rent the house for a week for somethingContinue Reading
Rapid Shelter Columbia has reached a major milestone, celebrating the placement of its 100th resident in permanent housing since opening in November 2022. “As we celebrate housing our 100th resident, I’m incredibly proud of my team and the dedication they bring to this work,” said Kameisha Heppard, Director of HomelessContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will debut a new portrait series, When I See Myself, I See… by artist Natalie Daise, on Friday, September 26. Presented in collaboration with South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) and Voorhees University’s GEAR UP program, the exhibition pairs Daise’s work with original artwork and essaysContinue Reading
The Irmo Okra Strut Festival returns this weekend, marking its 50th celebration over the past 52 years. The only breaks came during COVID-19 and last year’s Hurricane Helene storm damage. What began as a fundraiser by the Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club to build a new library has grown into aContinue Reading
IRMO – The American Legion Post 174 held a solemn ceremony on Friday, September 19 in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day at its headquarters in Irmo. Second Vice Commander Bryan Ritter welcomed guests, followed by the Dutch Fork Color Guard presenting the colors. A POW Remembrance Table stood atContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Texas Roadhouse restaurants across the nation are once again revving up support for Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans. This year’s Annual Texas Roadhouse Bike Run will take place on Sunday, October 5,Continue Reading
IRMO – The Town of Irmo is joining forces with HUSH No More to host the Community Walk to End Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at Moore Park (7374 Church Street). The free, family-friendly event is fully accessible for individuals with disabilities andContinue Reading
Justin Hadden of Warrenville, South Carolina won the Boater Division, and Thomas Pennell, III of Boiling Springs, South Carolina won the Co-Angler Division. PROSPERITY, S.C. – September 7, 2025 – Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is proud to announce the champions of the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) SuperContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy Each month, I share practical health insights, the latest research, and tools you can use to support your body at the root level—not just manage symptoms. Here’s what’s new this September: In the News: Nature May Ease Pain A new study in The Journal of Pain showsContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders What is Bradycardia? According to Harvard Health, Bradycardia is a heart rhythm disorder that can cause fatigue, dizziness, and fainting. It is described as a low heart rate. Julie Corliss, Executive Editor of Harvard Heart Letter, and the following information was reviewed by Christopher P. Cannon, EditorContinue Reading