COLUMBIA, S.C. – One of Columbia’s most beloved weekly traditions is gaining national attention. Soda City Market has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Farmers Market category, placing it among just 20 markets selected from across the country. The nomination, chosen by a panel ofContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Local residents are invited to lace up their sneakers and join in on the fun at Step Jam South, a high-energy walk/run event open to the public on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium (1920 Two Notch Road). Hosted by Eager 2 Motivate (E2M)Continue Reading
IRMO – Spring Hill High School teacher Rebekah Gilliam has been named a finalist for the Jessie Williams Little “Leading the Way” Award for outstanding mentorship. This statewide award was established in honor of Jessie Little, a Winthrop University alum, former faculty member, and veteran teacher, as a recognition ofContinue Reading
National Sheriff of the Year 2021 and current S.C. State Guard commander honored in museum’s brick garden By Chris Carter Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, who also commands the all-volunteer S.C. State Guard (SCSG), has received yet another honor when a brick bearing his name and military rank was installedContinue Reading
IRMO – A group of dedicated students from Irmo High School’s Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) came together with Emmanuwheel, a local non-profit organization, to build a wheelchair ramp, improving the family’s home and making it more accessible for a loved one withContinue Reading
Chapin High School Student Government proudly hosted the 77th Annual South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) State Convention from March 14 to March 16, welcoming more than 650 student delegates and 130 advisors from 71 schools across the state—making it the largest SCASC convention ever held. The three-day eventContinue Reading
By Kirk Luther – Publisher Irmo Town Council discussed a salary increase for the council and the mayor at a workshop held on Tuesday, April 1 at the municipal building in Irmo. The proposal is inline with other municipalities of the same size and even less than the town ofContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin Intermittent fasting (IF) is a dietary practice that cycles between fasting for a set period and then eating within a certain amount of time. Intermittent Fasting has surged in popularity with millions embracing IF for the promise of weight loss, sharper focus, and even longer life. TheContinue Reading
Paying real estate taxes in Richland County just got a lot easier, thanks to a new web-based service offered by the County Treasurer’s Office. The service is part of the County’s planned payment program, which allows residents to break up their real estate tax payments into manageable installments. The programContinue Reading
Lexington County Councilman Darrell Hudson has been honored as the 2024 Volunteer of the Year by the South Carolina Councils of Governments. Hudson serves as Chair of the Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging’s Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee (RADAC), where he has been a strong advocate for improvingContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Pine Grove AME Church, located at 120 Steward Drive, invites the community to its Family & Friends Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, April 26–27, 2025. The weekend promises fellowship, fun, food, and faith for all ages. Led by Pastor Dr. Stanley Flowers, Pine Grove AME is aContinue Reading