By Radley West Every January gets all the attention, but in my experience, March is the real fresh start. The days get longer. The weather softens. People stop hiding under hoodies and start thinking about boats, beaches, and whether last summer’s shorts still feel friendly. At Anytime Fitness, we seeContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member A few weeks ago, we discussed the disadvantages of using the wrists to move the putter during a stroke. Excessive wrist action can easily change the angle of the clubface, affecting both the direction and distance of the putt. A better approach, used byContinue Reading
Families are invited to attend Shatter the Myth, a community education event hosted by Lexington-Richland School District Five on March 26 from 5–8 p.m. at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies. The family-focused program is open to all district families and will provide information and education about the risks ofContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard What is your idea of a strong education? Please answer that question for yourself before continuing to read this article. I welcome your thoughts; feel free to reach out. Almost 3 years ago, I wrote that the “American purpose of an education is to prepare young peopleContinue Reading
South Carolinians are invited to roll up their sleeves and help clean up their communities during the 2026 SC Sweep, a 10-day statewide anti-litter campaign organized by PalmettoPride. Taking place March 21–29, the campaign coincides with the start of spring, when many residents are already spending more time outdoors. Families,Continue Reading
Community leaders, changemakers and book lovers are invited to an evening of conversation and connection as Alencia Johnson visits Columbia for a fireside chat and book signing centered around her new book, Flip the Tables: The Everyday Disruptor’s Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change. The event will be hostedContinue Reading
Chapin Intermediate School administrators and members of the school’s PTO stand in front of pledges collected during the Lexington-Richland School District Five Hearts for D5 campaign. The school raised more than $1,000 to support the district’s snack pack and student grant programs. Hearts for D5 is sponsored by the DistrictContinue Reading
In a demonstration of community partnership, Mayor Bill Danielson and Councilwoman Phyllis Coleman visited Youngs Chapel AME Church recently to present a $6,250 donation on behalf of the Mayor’s Uplift Initiative. The contribution is earmarked for the Youngs Chapel Enrichment Center’s 2026 Summer Camp, ensuring that local students have theContinue Reading
A new large-scale mural celebrating the skyline and culture of Columbia now greets visitors at Columbiana Centre. The installation was commissioned through the Columbia Streams Art program in partnership with the shopping center. The project highlights local artistic talent while transforming one of the mall’s most visited gathering spaces intoContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy, CHN, IPHM March is National Nutrition Month, and if there’s one thing I hear from people over and over again, it’s this: “I don’t even know what I’m supposed to eat anymore.” One expert recommends eating low-carb. Another suggests high-carb. Some swear by keto, while others thriveContinue Reading
Photo: Blue flag irises carpet Red Bluff Bain in blue come spring. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net The rains of late and spring’s approach set my mind on the Carolina bays, those coastal plain wetlands of mystery and life. The elliptical depressions are filling with water and the greatContinue Reading