The snow of 2010 in Columbia. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A thirteen-year relationship was dying. The song seemed written for us. Here comes one of those songs that arrives at a hurtful time. You grieve, heal, stumble into new entanglements, regret and vow never again, and before youContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Food is one of the largest family expenses. Rising food prices and busy schedules while providing economical meals are challenging In our earlier article, we examined the four largest South Carolina food chains (Kroger, Food Lion, Publix, and Walmart). We compared onsite prices using 21 of theContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — The Columbia-Richland Fire Department has begun collecting donations for its sixth annual Firefighters Feeding Families Holiday Food Drive. Residents are encouraged to donate canned goods and other non-perishable food items, which will be distributed to families in need during the holiday season. Donations may be dropped off duringContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — Project Unity USA, in partnership with the Rivervettes of Columbia, will host a free Community Christmas Dinner this Saturday to support families and individuals in need across the Midlands. The event is open to the public and aims to provide a warm meal, fellowship and holiday cheer duringContinue Reading
IRMO — The Town of Irmo held its regular council meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at the municipal building located behind Town Hall at 7300 Woodrow Street. Councilwoman Dr. Barb Waldman and Councilman Gabriel Penfield were sworn in to new four-year terms. Penfield was recently under investigation by the IrmoContinue Reading
IRMO — The Town of Irmo has launched the Mayor’s Uplift Initiative, known as Irmo Believes, a new community-driven effort aimed at strengthening families and building long-term opportunity throughout the town. The initiative is centered on the belief that a strong community begins at home, with families who feel supported,Continue Reading
Pictured during the check presentation are Pastor Steve Counts and Will Lynch. IRMO — Ballentine Fire Station 20 recently received a $875 donation from New Hope Church to support the station’s community service projects. The funds were raised during New Hope Church’s Fall Festival, held Nov. 1, through craft vendorContinue Reading
Former University of South Carolina quarterback Steve Taneyhill died Monday morning at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer. He was living in Spartanburg at the time of his death. Taneyhill was one of the most recognizable and charismatic players in Gamecock football history, starring at quarterback fromContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Several Lake Murray–area wrestling programs are entering the season with statewide recognition, as nine local teams were included in the South Carolina Wrestling Coaches Association preseason polls across multiple classifications. In Class 5A Division I, three Lake Murray schools earned spots in the Top 20. LexingtonContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. IRMO —In three seasons, point guard Abby Livingston has earned a place in Irmo High School girls basketball history. This past Friday, she reached the 1,000-point plateau last week at the Temple of Doom. She scored five points to reach the milestone in the first quarter.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Several names from “repeat 4-peat” Class 5A Division I football champion Dutch Fork were named to the S.C. Football Coaches All-State teams. Dutch Fork senior defensive lineman and University of South Carolina signee Julian Walker was the lone selection to the Overall All-State team. He ledContinue Reading