The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced Melissa Lindler has been named as the District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s South Carolina District Office located in Columbia. As District Director Lindler will oversee SBA operations across the state, ensuring entrepreneurs and small business owners have access toContinue Reading
Second District Dispatch February 2025 By Congressman Joe Wilson I am grateful to have attended the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. Last year, the people spoke, and Republicans achieved a government trifecta securing the Presidency, the House, and the Senate. President Donald TrumpContinue Reading
Strengthening Public Safety, Energy Security & Online Protections The fight to protect South Carolina families, businesses, and values is in full swing at the State House. This week, we took major steps to crack down on organized crime, secure our energy future, and protect kids online—proving once again that weContinue Reading
By Radley West Life has a funny way of throwing us curveballs, doesn’t it? For me, that curveball came in the form of persistent hip pain. At first, I chalked it up to the usual wear and tear of an active lifestyle. After all, as a gym owner, personal trainer,Continue Reading
By Dee Griffin Yoga is more than just physical exercise. It is a comprehensive practice that includes different elements to improve strength, flexibility, mental clarity and emotional calmness. Yoga is a health practice that originated in India and combines physical postures, meditation, and breathing exercises. Yoga has been practiced forContinue Reading
EXIT Realty New Horizons to Host Free First Time Homebuyer Workshop Starting SoonColumbia, SC (Grassroots Newswire) Sat., Feb. 22, 2025 — EXIT Realty New Horizons invites first time homebuyers to attend a free workshop to help answer their many questions. Find out what options are available to finance a firstContinue Reading
Fresh on the Menu has introduced the People’s Choice Awards to honor restaurants across the state that prioritize local ingredients and support South Carolina farmers. Fresh on the Menu is a sister program of Certified South Carolina, created by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, and was designed to promoteContinue Reading
By Eileen renders You may know someone who has recently had stomach flu. It is also called gastroenteritis. Notice the ending “it is” that always indicates inflammation. This norovirus can have a sudden onset and can cause intense pain with stomach cramping pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is important toContinue Reading
Columbia, January 28th, 2025 — GOAT Development Group is proud to announce that John G. Manjounes, Principal and Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker, has been recognized as one of Columbia’s Top 15 Coaches by Influence Digest, marking this the forth time in the past five years. This prestigiousContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The road to reach the state championship in Class 5A Division I goes through Dutch Fork. What has proven true for football is now the case in basketball. Having clinched Region 4-5A titles, both the boys and girls earned top seeds in the Upper State bracket.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A tournament that sends its champion to the Junior League Softball World Series is coming to Irmo this summer. The Junior League Softball Southeast Region tournament will take place July 10-14 at Friarsgate Park. District Administrator Brian Weseman made the announcement on the Irmo Little LeagueContinue Reading