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Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, invites the community to join the annual Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) celebrations throughout August 2020. Local celebrations will include weekly stories, action-focused communication on social media, and live interviews at 10 am every Friday in August at www.facebook.com/CentralCarolinaCommunityFoundation. BPM isContinue Reading

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The City of West Columbia’s third annual Kinetic Derby Day has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day planning committee will continue to work with schools, artists, and businesses to engage broad community participation for next year’s event. West Columbia’s fourth annual Kinetic Derby DayContinue Reading

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Chief Terrence Green would like the Town of Lexington community to know that the Lexington Police Department actively searching for Desmond Quiana Hampton, age 18 of Lexington, South Carolina.  He is wanted for his involvement in a recent armed robbery. On the afternoon of Tuesday, August 4, 2020, Desmond Hampton,Continue Reading

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Congressman Joe Wilson Op-Ed At the start of this pandemic, personal protection equipment (PPE) was in short supply, partially because the Chinese Communist Party hoarded important medical supplies. In South Carolina and across the country, communities have come together to speed up the production of PPE. Through increased production andContinue Reading

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Domino’s franchise-owned locations are looking to hire more than 300 new team members across 20 stores throughout the Greater Columbia area. The positions include delivery drivers, assistant managers and managers. “Domino’s works hard to serve local communities across the country and this area is no different,” said Greg Fox, aContinue Reading

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The Newberry Opera House will officially raise the curtain August 15 with Black Jacket Symphony and their tribute to Prince’s “Purple Rain” album. The Board of Directors along with the staff have been planning for reduced capacity seating, enhanced sanitation, updated concessions protocols and additional safety initiatives. Guests who are illContinue Reading

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Irmo Police Chief Courtney Dennis recently made a number of promotions. Pictured from left to right are Dennis, Captain Bobby Dale, Lieutenant (Criminal Investigations) Andrea Grinstead; Lieutenant (Patrol/Training) Brett Ringer.Continue Reading

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This year’s Lexington County Public Library Summer Reading Program has ended. Participants spent the summer imagining their stories with faraway adventures — classic tales, mermaids, dragons, futuristic galaxies and many more. Now it’s time to enjoy the benefits and reap the rewards. Parents can take pride in knowing they preventedContinue Reading

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The Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise hosted Logan Schumpert who spoke on a number of topics regarding animal health and how that impacts humans. Schumpert is a former graduate of Chapin High School and Clemson University. Currently she is in veterinary school at Lincoln Memorial University and about to beginContinue Reading