The front entrance to New Hope Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Georgia. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net For the first time in my life I was alone in my church. The old Regulator wall clock ticked away as I ticked away the families who had walked through their last door. Ivys,Continue Reading

IRMO – School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties will host an Escolares Pathway Information Night on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Irmo Middle School from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event provides an opportunity for families to learn more about the Escolares Pathway, meet district personnel, andContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. There was something more intimidating to Irmo head coach Aaron Brand last Friday than visiting rival Lexington — the dreaded bye week. Despite Irmo’s dominant 35-0 win over the Wildcats in the annual Battle of the Dam, Brand wasn’t celebrating the break that lies ahead. “TheContinue Reading

Richland County Voter Registration and Elections officially unveiled its new office on October 2 at 7201 Two Notch Road, located in the former JCPenney space at Columbia Place Mall. During the ribbon-cutting event, Travis Alexander, Director of Voter Registration and Elections, led members of County Council and County Administration onContinue Reading

By Radley West When GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy first hit the market, I’ll be honest—I was skeptical. As a health and fitness professional with over 16 years of experience helping people build stronger, healthier lives, I’ve seen plenty of so-called “miracle” weight loss solutions come and go. MostContinue Reading

The Columbia Chamber recognized outstanding community and business leaders during Uncorked: The 122nd Annual Gala held October 2. “As we mark 122 years of history, we’re reminded that the true strength of our Chamber lies in the people and organizations we serve,” said Carl Blackstone, Columbia Chamber President and CEO.Continue Reading

By Jennifer Tardy Even the most perfect nutrition plan can fall flat if your body is stuck in fight-or-flight mode. When you’re constantly in survival mode, your body doesn’t prioritize healing—it holds on to fat, suppresses digestion, and throws hormones out of balance. That’s why nervous system regulation is aContinue Reading