A family-friendly Halloween Festival will take place on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the events venue in Shoppers Walk, 7703 St. Andrews Road. The afternoon will feature face painting, balloon art, candy, games, crafts, live music, artists, and free gifts for children and families to enjoy.Continue Reading

By Rick Abercrombie Town of Irmo Mayor Bill Danelson spoke September 5 to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. Danielson’s purpose was to introduce a new benevolent cause: The Mayor’s Uplift Initiative.  Recognizing the presence of poverty and hunger in the community, an anonymous donor recently approached Danielson with theContinue Reading

Event Supports Community-Police Relationship-Building Programs Across the Carolinas COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sept. 10, 2025) – Serve & Connect, a South Carolina nonprofit dedicated to strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve, will host its 3rd Annual Serve & Connect Golf Tournament on Monday, Nov. 17 at the WoodlandsContinue Reading

Richland County Deputy among five first-responders to be honored on the eve of the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) School Resource Officer (SRO) Todd Minemier, one of the longest-serving certified SROs in South Carolina, received EastminsterContinue Reading

COLUMBIA — The Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews will launch its Fall Session of Adventures in Learning on September 16, offering active adults 50 and older a chance to stretch both mind and body while making new friends. The eight-week program meets Tuesdays onsite at Ashland United Methodist Church, 2600Continue Reading

By Radley West If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent with your workouts, you’re not alone. Many people start exercise programs with the best intentions, only to lose motivation within a few weeks. But what if the key to sticking with it isn’t just willpower, but a workout partner? ResearchContinue Reading

COLUMBIA — MUSC Health has expanded women’s healthcare services in the Midlands with the opening of its new Women’s Health and Imaging Services facility on September 2. The center offers advanced diagnostic technology, including two state-of-the-art Hologic 3D mammography units for both screening and diagnostic imaging. Additional services include ultrasound,Continue Reading

By Dr. Maria ShelleyChapin Middle School The Cold War conjures up memories of the “space race” or “arms race,” but did you know it was also the foundation of another “race” that continues today? In our race to beat all things Soviet, America introduced the Advanced Placement (AP) Exam asContinue Reading