By Rick Abercrombie On April 17, St. Andrews Optimist Club welcomed as its speaker Clint Shealy, Assistant City Manager, Columbia Water. Shealy was on duty non-stop during the events following the “Thousand Year Flood” of 2015 and as such, was exactly the right person to detail the damages and rebuildingContinue Reading
This is Brice R. (12), who was visiting his grandparents this weekend. Yesterday, his granddad stopped by Lake World and picked him up a new baitcaster rod and reel combo, along with some lures and soft plastics. Well—it didn’t take long! Within just two hours, Brice landed this beautiful largemouthContinue Reading
The Lexington Police Department is searching for Corvin Gardner, age 17 of Lexington, after he was forced from his home on Hendrix Street by two unknown Black males who were armed with handguns on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 10:00 pm. Witnesses saw the kidnapped juvenile and two subjects walkingContinue Reading
On April 16, the District Five Teacher Forum hosted an event celebrating School District Five seniors planning to pursue careers in education. The event highlighted the district’s future educators and honored their commitment to making a difference in the lives of students.Continue Reading
The City of Columbia has announced a third-year extension of its Grocery Access Pilot (GAP) program in partnership with Instacart, continuing efforts to combat food insecurity and expand access to fresh, healthy food in underserved communities. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann said the city-funded initiative will provide up to 110 households inContinue Reading
The City of Columbia is hosting a public works hiring event May 13 from 10 am – 1 pm. The city’s Public Works Street Division maintains and improves the City’s infrastructure. You’ll work hands-on with asphalt, concrete and storm drainage systems, contributing directly to the City’s roads and public spaces.Continue Reading
Richland County Government is alerting the public to a text message scam involving individuals falsely claiming to represent the State of South Carolina and the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office. The County is aware of text messages sent to residents about a “final court-ordered mandatory collection notice.” The messages falselyContinue Reading
There will be a free Senior Health Expo at Harbison Community May 13 from 9 am – noon. It is open to everyone. Join in for free health information, resources, and opportunities to learn more about your well-being. Light refreshments will be served. Harbison Community Center is at106 Hillpine RoadContinue Reading
The S.C. Law Enforcemenet Officers’ Association held its bass fishing tournament this pastSaturday at Dreher Island. A total of 63 participants spent a portion of the day in search oflargemouth bass. All proceeds from the event went to the SCLEOA.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Competitive fishing, live entertainment, and a run for a healthy cause highlight this weekend’s Tedy’s Team Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray. The tournament begins Thursday and runs through Sunday, with anglers launching daily from Dreher Island State Park before returning for afternoon weigh-ins. Organizers expect participationContinue Reading
South Carolina’s Defining Challenge By Tom Mullikin Recent News reported that “South Carolina is officially the fastest-growing state in the nation, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Between July 2024 and July 2025, the Palmetto State’s population surged by 1.5 percent, outpacing every other state inContinue Reading