The SC Philharmonic and the Columbia Fireflies have announced a partnership to bring the Midlands a full orchestral patriotic concert with a fireworks finale to Segra Park July 3. Gates will open at 7 pm, music begins at 8:30 pm, with fireworks launching at 9:15 pm.Tickets are $10 – childrenContinue Reading
On June 15 Modern Exterminating Company, Inc. of Columbia celebrated the opening of their third office with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The office will serve as a headquarters for the company’s growing Lexington operations. Modern Exterminating Company is a sixty-five year old, third generation family-owned pest control company headquartered inContinue Reading
Katelyn Potts of Irmo and Ella Blalock of Columbia have been named Gold Award Girl Scouts. Potts has a passion for teaching children about the importance of gardening and healthy eating. She partnered with a local daycare center in Irmo to teach children about gardening through song. Potts built twoContinue Reading
Mother and daughter groomer team Taylor and Kim Kier completed their Pet Esthetician Certification April 24. They are ready to bring comfort and relief to the many pets in the area who have skin and coat issues at Little Barks Grooming & Boutique in Columbia where they offer Dog GroomingContinue Reading
Lexington Chem Dry now offers wood floor cleaning. Wood floors need regular maintenance to maintain their beauty and durability. Lexington Chem Dry’s Wood Floor Cleaning Process is specifically designed for solid hardwood and engineered wood floors. Like other surfaces that see regular use, dirt, grime and debris build up overContinue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board will present Lake Murray’s 4th of July Celebration July 3. The Boat Parade is back this year and will take place at noon. Boats of all sizes and shapes are invited to register; this year’s theme is “Proud to be an American.”Continue Reading
South Carolina Seven to wind through the Midlands in mid-July By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Members of the SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition logistics-and-planning team gathered for a final event-launch planning session at the Mullikin Law Office complex in Camden, Wed., June 23. The team, most of whom will participateContinue Reading
Looking for something fun and educational to do with your kids on weekdays this summer? Come out to Harbison State Forest to participate in the Forestry Commission’s new Junior Forester program. Families with children ages 5-10 can visit the state forest’s Environmental Education Center to check out a backpack loadedContinue Reading
Dominion Energy is connecting renters with additional customer assistance funding through the SC Stay Plus program, a new federally funded program from SC Housing. “We want customers to know that we are here to help and ready to assist individuals, families and businesses in our service area, including those whoContinue Reading
A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. will examine all aspects of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services from June 28-30. CALEA will determine if the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department will maintain its status as anContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose In our last article, we outlined how bitterness, anger, and unforgiveness can wreak havoc on our minds, bodies, and relationships, often shaving years from our lives, causing disease, and making life miserable. Based on our research, my path as a psychologist and personal experience, let’s explore waysContinue Reading