The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has changed the name of its Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to “Summer Break Café.” The program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides free meals for youth and teens 18 and under during the summer months, June to August.Continue Reading

A new lawsuit bill was passed last week by Governor Henry McMaster that protects businesses from COVID-19 related lawsuits. The new bill, COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act, provides protection to health care providers and businesses that follow public health guidance. The ceremony for the signing was held at Cafe Strudel RestaurantContinue Reading

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

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

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

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