COLUMBIA, S.C. – Outdoor enthusiasts and conservation supporters, get ready to bid for a great cause! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) will kick off its Wild Summer Nights Online Auction on Thursday, July 18, with bidding open through 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. Hosted at SCWF2025auction.givesmart.com, this three-dayContinue Reading

By Mike DuBose Seventy-million Americans struggle with sleep problems, a crisis with serious health implications (depression, cardiovascular disease, memory issues, obesity, diabetes, weakened immune function, diseases, and persistent physical or mental fatigue). Fortunately, there are many proven techniques to help you sleep more effectively and awaken feeling refreshed. Let’s exploreContinue Reading

By Eileen Renders Sometimes, we are unsure whether we are overweight or our weight is in the right range for our sex, height, and body weight. We all have learned that being overweight, and especially obese, we are at a higher risk for certain types of cancer, heart disease, hypertension,Continue Reading

Columbia, S.C. – Barbecue fans, mark your calendars! The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) has announced that world-renowned barbecue expert Steven Raichlen will serve as the official emcee for the 2026 Southeastern BBQ Showdown. Raichlen, a Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee and author of the bestselling Barbecue!Continue Reading

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) has announced a major addition to the 2026 Southeastern BBQ Showdown lineup. Rodney Scott, James Beard Award-winning pitmaster and owner of Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ, will serve as a celebrity judge for the highly anticipated event. “We’reContinue Reading

By Sarah Ostergaard More school districts across South Carolina are changing to year-round modified school calendars. This summer, start dates range across the state from July 21 to August 18, with ending dates May 21 through June 4.  The name “year-round modified school schedule” is sort of a misnomer –Continue Reading