Press conference addresses the good and not-so-good in terms of criminal activity over the previous year By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott held a first-of-the-year press conference, January 6, addressing countywide crime trends – the good and the not so good – going into 2026. LottContinue Reading
South Carolina Black Belt Hall of Fame presents several awards during ceremonial dinner in the Upstate By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Guests and inductees of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF), the Palmetto State’s premier martial arts organization, gathered for the Hall of Fame’s annual awards dinner atContinue Reading
By Radley West Life after organ donation can be full, healthy, and strong. I am living proof. In May 2012, I made one of the most important decisions of my life, I donated a kidney to a member at our gym. At the time, I didn’t fully realize how muchContinue Reading
Photo: Osprey at Anthony Shoals with a fish too big to lift. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Three birds hold me in their thrall. The osprey, whippoorwill, and oft-slighted buzzard. I love the whippoorwill’s lilting call. The noble osprey and its distinctive M-shaped wings stands out, and the utilitarianContinue Reading
“You never know the impact your actions will have on someone’s future.” Few stories illustrate that truth better than a three-decade partnership between South Carolina’s Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and the Rotary Club of Lake Murray–Irmo. The collaboration began in 1993 with the creation of a motivational public speakingContinue Reading
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced that Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, will mark the opening of the nation’s 2026 tax filing season. Taxpayers will have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 federal income tax returns and pay any taxes due. The IRS expects to receive approximatelyContinue Reading
The Academy of Environmental Sciences at Dutch Fork Elementary recently hosted its annual Science Fair, transforming the school into a showcase of young researchers, creative thinking, and scientific discovery. While student projects took center stage, the event also highlighted the vital role local community members play in supporting student success.Continue Reading
Undergraduate and graduate students studying American history can apply for a $25,000 scholarship through the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31. The DAR America 250 Scholarship will award one-time $25,000 scholarships to 10 students in 2026 in recognition of the 250th anniversaryContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy You are committed to your health—but sometimes it can feel like you are playing catch-up. You do many of the right things, but often only after something goes wrong. The truth is that some of the most powerful shifts in energy, hormone balance, and immune resilience doContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Town of Irmo announced that Human Resources Manager Karley Rawls has earned the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential from the Society for Human Resource Management. The SHRM-CP is a globally recognized certification awarded to human resources professionals who demonstrate a high level of knowledge and theContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic (SC Phil), in partnership with Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, is offering a new ticket discount program for South Carolina educators. The Palmetto Citizens Educator Discount provides a 50 percent discount on tickets for SC Phil concerts held at the Koger Center for the Arts. TheContinue Reading