On July 30, St. Andrews Optimists hosted a two-speaker breakfast in order to hear from a pair of causes that the Club has supported for several years. In each case, that support has been financial and at times, in-person interaction with youth. The first speaker was Brian Riddle, Athletic Coordinator forContinue Reading
Patrick Martin recently opened Dryer Vent Wizard of Lexington in the Midlands.This new company will clean, repair and install dryer vent systems. Dryer Vent Wizard will help with issues such as bringing existing systems up to code, energy efficiency and fire hazard prevention. Contact Patrick at Dryer Vent Wizard 803-693-5357Continue Reading
School Board Trustees Jan Hammond and Catherine Huddle have announced their support for Haley Griggs in the special election for the Richland side of Lexington-Richland School District Five. In her endorsement, Hammond said, “Haley Griggs has the kind of fresh perspective we need in members of the school board. IContinue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board’s Annual Meeting and 40th Year Celebration was held Thursday, August 12th. The meeting provided an opportunity for the tourism community and political allies to learn what the organization accomplished this year in promoting tourism and economic development in Richland, Lexington, NewberryContinue Reading
Local businessman and community volunteer Jeff Herring has filed as a candidate in the Oct. 12 special election for the Lexington-Richland District 5 school board. Herring – a graduate of District 5 schools and the father of a Spring Hill High senior — is running for an open Richland CountyContinue Reading
By Bill Connor Like many Afghan war veterans, I have watched the rapid Taliban seizure of Afghanistan with much deep emotion. I left my wife and three young children for a 15-month combat mobilization as an infantry officer adviser to Afghan National Security forces fighting the Taliban. I was fullyContinue Reading
As a long-term Uber/Lyft driver with over 8000 rides given, here is my perspective. I recently received an email from Lyft regarding lobbyists trying to persuade SC lawmakers into more regulations that protect the drivers. I’ve seen over the past several years changes that for the most part are negativeContinue Reading
Every Flag Officer within the sphere of the Joint Chiefs should immediately be cashiered. WHY is it shocking that the Taliban advance is so quick? Who is doing the planning? Watching this is proof and empirical evidence of ineptitude at the highest level. And yet, this is NOTHING compared toContinue Reading
The Newberry Opera House has announced the 2021-22 Season schedule featuring theatre, dance, music, and family favorites for all ages. The season will go on sale August 6 at 10 am. Executive Director, Molly Fortune and the team can’t wait to welcome you home to the Newberry Opera House, itContinue Reading
The S.C. Law Enforcement Division released information Thursday reminding citizens of the upcoming requirements pertaining to fees and training as it relates to the new Open Carry with Training Act. On May 17, 2021 Governor Henry D. McMaster signed the Open Carry with Training Act (formerly House Bill 3094) intoContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. -The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the South Carolina Department of Education are joining forces to create and promote vaccine awareness and immunization opportunities for parents, students, and staff for the 2021-22 school year. Across South Carolina there is a dramatic rise inContinue Reading
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman has announced the hiring of Dr. Christina Melton, a former teacher, principal, and district superintendent, as the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) Director of Assessment. “Dr. Melton is a dynamic leader whose passion for students’ academic success is unrivaled,” said Superintendent Spearman. “ItContinue Reading
BY Sarah H. Ostergaard, J.D.Magnet Lead TeacherWebmaster, Social Media CoordinatorIrmo High School International School for the Arts As summer winds down and families gear up to return to school, we look forward to a new school year fresh with opportunity. In an ideal world, all the children’s’ backpacks are filledContinue Reading
By CT McDonald There is no question about it; the high school fall sports season is about to get under way with all of the 2021 – 2022 action straight ahead. Sportsaramas and jamborees are happening this weekend in the midlands and around the state, Lexington-Richland District Five — andContinue Reading
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson, Senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s mishandled withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan: “Afghanistan is rapidly deteriorating as Taliban terrorists seize provinces and advance toward Kabul. It’s clear that peace talks are not the answerContinue Reading