Columbia, SC – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a beloved destination in Columbia, is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary on April 25. As the countdown begins, exciting partnerships, projects, and festivities are in the works. Tommy Stringfellow, President and CEO of Riverbanks, expressed the growth and success of RiverbanksContinue Reading

Date and Time: 2 hr 15 min, Lunch at 11:45 am, Rotations start at 1 pm Location: 7582 Woodrow St, Irmo, SC 29063 Description: SC Career Kids, a nonprofit organization, is seeking career experts to participate in their summer Career Club at Union United Methodist Church. This camp aims toContinue Reading

Five teachers from Lexington-Richland School District Five have achieved the prestigious National Board Certification (NBCT) this year, further enhancing the district’s standing with a total of 299 National Board Certified Teachers. National Board Certification is an advanced teaching credential that involves a comprehensive series of performance-based assessments. Teachers pursuing thisContinue Reading

olumbia, SC – Certified Elder Law Attorney Lisa Hostetler Brown from LawyerLisa has been chosen to receive the prestigious Gold Compleat Lawyer Award by the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law. The award is presented to recognize outstanding civic and professional achievements of alumni. Lisa HostetlerContinue Reading

The St. Andrews Optimist Club recently welcomed representatives from Children’s Garden, a program overseen by Vital Connections of the Midlands. The informative session featured Anita Robinson, Director of Children’s Garden, Althea Benson, Education Manager, and John Brown, Executive Director of Vital Connections. Children’s Garden, supported by the Optimist Club inContinue Reading

By Al Dozier The gunfight at the Statehouse is about done. On February 1 The S.C. Senate passed a controversial bill that would allow any adult without a felony background to carry a concealed handgun in public without a permit. Often referred to as the “constitutional carry” bill, the legislationContinue Reading

In a recent operation, Lexington County narcotics agents apprehended a West Columbia resident, David Matthews, on charges related to drug trafficking and weapon offenses. The arrest follows allegations of Matthews trafficking meth, cocaine, and fentanyl. Charges Against David Matthews Include: Trafficking meth Trafficking cocaine Trafficking fentanyl Possession with intent toContinue Reading

SCCLR wants wording corrected in existing law By Alex Junes-Ward Representatives and supporters of the South Carolina Coalition for Lawsuit Reform (SCCLR) gathered on the south steps of the S.C. State House, Wednesday, Feb. 7, making SCCLR’s case for the S.C. Senate to act favorably on the South Carolina JusticeContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. The final week of the regular season finds the Dutch Fork girls’ basketball team facing two prospects. The Lady Silver Foxes moved a step closer to the Region 4-5A title with a 71-26 rout of River Bluff. Michaela Fairwell had a game-high 22 points and AliyahContinue Reading