The Mast General Store in Columbia will once again celebrate Friends Day on Friday, September 6, donating 10 percent of the day’s sales to support the Palmetto Conservation Foundation and its signature project, the Palmetto Trail. In addition, from September 1–7, guests can choose to round up purchases to theContinue Reading
School District Five has been named a Purple Star School District by the South Carolina Department of Education. The Purple Star School program makes a significant commitment to welcome and support military families. The districts who earn this distinction must complete the following SC Department of Education criteria for PurpleContinue Reading
Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann visited Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet. First graders are exploring the central idea: People’s choices impact their communities – as part of their IB Primary Years Programme unit. Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme candidate.Continue Reading
Mary’s Mobile Market is back with a full slate of 2025 Artisan Market dates, offering handmade goods, live music, food, and family fun at Irmo’s Prisma Health Amphitheater near Shelter 1. The next market will be held Sunday, September 7, from noon to 4 p.m. Alongside the artisan vendors, guestsContinue Reading
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board welcomed community leaders, partners, and stakeholders on August 21 for its annual meeting, celebrating another successful year for regional tourism and previewing major initiatives planned for 2026 and beyond. The evening opened with remarks from Interim President Amy Hoffman, followed by BoardContinue Reading
A 21-year-old Lexington woman has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting Tuesday night in West Columbia. Lexington County deputies responded to a home in the 2700 block of Leaphart Road following a 911 call about a gunshot wound. Authorities say the victim, identified by Lexington CountyContinue Reading
Lexington County leaders gathered last week to celebrate the opening of a long-awaited recycling and collection facility designed to better serve the growing community. The Augusta Road Collection and Recycling Center, located at 4765 Augusta Road, will officially open to the public on Friday, September 5, at 7 a.m. TheContinue Reading
Center for Advanced Technical Studies educators Sandy Ellisor, Patrick Duggan and Roy Frick received the Certificate of Recognition from SSG. Sean Delaney-Gesing of the South Carolina Army National Guard.Continue Reading
Dr. Tom Mullikin was joined by legislators, and fellow military veterans including retired U.S. Army Maj. General Todd B. McCaffrey, secretary (director) of the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs; and 101-year-old military veteran Willie White By Chris Carter Military veterans, state legislators, university professors, historians, and veterans’ supporters gatheredContinue Reading
By Radley West It’s the question we all hear daily: “How are you?” And while the socially acceptable response is a chipper “Good, and you?” sometimes that’s just not in the cards — especially when you’re running on caffeine and pure determination. If you’re exhausted (like I am right now),Continue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern Writer TomPoland.net I hadn’t seen him in 10 years. Him would be the preacher who buried dad and mom. He was preaching down South Georgia way in Sylvania. An early Sunday morning journey was in order. My family in Georgia and I would rendezvous notContinue Reading