Columbia, S.C. — Grace United Methodist Church, located at 410 Harbison Boulevard, is hosting an Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, August 10, from 7 a.m. to noon. The sale follows a “name your price” format, allowing shoppers to pay what they feel is fair for the items they select. AllContinue Reading
Riverland Hills Baptist Church is offering a 12-week “learn to run” program for the community. Run for God combines a weekly Bible study with group training sessions to prepare participants to run a 5k (3.1-mile) or a 10k (6.2-mile) road race. A 5k walking program is also available. Individuals whoContinue Reading
The National Weather Service is predicting continued rain and potential flooding from Tropical Storm Debby for our area through Thursday, August 8, 2024. As a result, School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties schools and offices, including the FIVE virtual program, will be closed on Thursday, August 8, 2024.Continue Reading
April 7, 1923 – August 4, 2024 John Henry Holladay, Jr., 101, of Irmo, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024. Temples-Halloran Funeral Home is assisting the family. He was a U.S. Veteran. Visitation will be held at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home, Saturday, August 17 from 3 – 5 pm at 5400Continue Reading
Lake Murray Elementary Teacher Wins Neon Apple Columbia, S.C. — Lake Murray Elementary School (District Five) art teacher Sherry Hope was honored by the Columbia Fireflies and given a Neon Apple. Hope was recognized at the Fireflies game July 28 and presented with a Neon Apple Award and a $250 prizeContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. — For 27 years, the Healthy Start model has been transforming the lives of mothers, babies, fathers, families, and the community in the Midlands. Prisma Health continues this vital work with a $5.5 million federal grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources andContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard As summer winds down and families gear up to return to school, we look forward to a new school year fresh with opportunity. As we keep a watchful eye on the weather this week, hopefully backpacks have been filled with supplies, the wardrobe has been refreshed withContinue Reading
The American Red Cross is urgently calling on donors to give blood now to help bolster the blood supply as summer comes to a close. Donors with Type O blood and those willing to give platelets are especially needed to keep hospitals stocked through August. The demand for blood remainsContinue Reading
Open Letter Dear Editor, I truly appreciate your publishing my open letter to Joe Wilson in your July 25 edition. Giving space to those who disagreed with me in the following week’s paper — even if they offered no compelling arguments to rebut what I said – clearly demonstrates your commitmentContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – A collision occurred at the intersection of I-26 and the Piney Grove Rd. exit on Tuesday morning, causing significant traffic disruptions. The incident involved a semi-truck parked on the shoulder of the interstate when a pickup truck collided with it. The crash led to the blockage ofContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – A shooting occurred at Harbison Gardens on Saturday, August 3, leaving one person injured. Police responded to the incident and discovered a male victim who had been shot multiple times. The victim was promptly transported to Prisma Health Richland, where he is currently listed in stable condition.Continue Reading