Amsterdam, 21 January 2025 – On 27 January 2025, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, it will be eighty years since Soviet forces liberated the Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp. Otto Frank, Anne’s father, was one of approximately 8,000 mostly gravely ill prisoners freed on 27 January 1945. In a 1979 interview,Continue Reading

Construction is underway at Congaree National Park to replace aging sections of the park’s iconic boardwalk. Contractors from McGary Construction began work on January 6, focusing on sections B, D, and F, which have surpassed their intended service life. The project is expected to take approximately 18 months, with completionContinue Reading

Governor Henry McMaster has awarded William C. (Billy) Gibson the prestigious Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. This award recognizes extraordinary lifetime achievements, service, and contributions of statewide or national significance. Born in Mt. Croghan, Gibson’s remarkable career in public service spans decades. After joining the U.S.Continue Reading

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelvesContinue Reading

The United Way of the Midlands is now accepting applications for its Blueprint for Leadership program, with a deadline of January 21. This unique eight-week leadership and board development training is specifically designed to prepare participants for impactful roles in the nonprofit sector. As the Midlands’ only professional development courseContinue Reading

If you are interested in stretching your mind and body while making new friends, consider registering for the Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews Winter Session of Adventures in Learning, which begins January 21. The Center, an interfaith learning program for active adults aged 50 and above, meets Tuesdays onsite atContinue Reading

Columbia will play host to the Metropolitan Opera’s Laffont Competition on Saturday, January 18, providing a showcase for young, aspiring opera singers from across the United States. The event will be held at the Wright-Spears Center for the Arts at Columbia College and begins at 10 a.m. Admission is freeContinue Reading

COLUMBIA, SC – It’s that sweet time of year again! Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands have officially launched the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season, inviting the community to support their entrepreneurial journey while indulging in beloved cookie favorites. This year’s lineup features classics like Thin Mints, Samoas, andContinue Reading

Neesels! Not measles, but just as bad! Having stiff, locked knees, makes shifting and turning the body properly for a full powerful swing, almost impossible! But fear not! You can regain some motion and power with a focus on proper technique and a few helpful tips. A great way to practiceContinue Reading