New Summer initiative announced by Palmetto State leaders this week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson, S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Director Tom Mullikin, and other state leaders stood on the north steps of the S.C. State House, Monday, and announcedContinue Reading
Rows of nails, a security measure of old. Photo by B. Newman Bancroft By Tom PolandTomPoland.net Old doors rife with nails. Rows and rows of nails. Studs. Like handsome lads, all in a row. All in precise order. I’ve come across two such doors. Brenda N. Bancroft, historian and co-founderContinue Reading
Legendary martial arts tournament fighter and five-decade karate instructor praised By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Midlands-area Karate legend and lifelong martial arts tournament fighter and instructor Mike Genova welcomed throngs of students, primarily children with parents and grandparents; fellow fighters; and lifelong friends to his Columbia-Elgin studio GENOVA FAMILY KARATE,Continue Reading
By Dee Griffin Ironically, I am writing this at 4 in the morning. Why you may ask? Stress. I woke up with my brain reminding me of all the things I did not do the day before which included on the list was writing articles. Did you know that poorContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — After five years of dedicated leadership, Amy Splittgerber is stepping down as Executive Director of Healthy Learners, the organization announced this week. Since joining in 2019, Splittgerber has overseen significant growth in the nonprofit’s mission to eliminate health-related barriers to learning for children across South Carolina. UnderContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina State Fair has announced the recipients of its 2025 Ride of Your Life Scholarship, awarding $10,000 each to 53 high school seniors from across the state. This year’s total of $530,000 in scholarships includes three additional awards made possible by a $37,000 donation fromContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin Keto, intermittent fasting, paleo, carnivore, Atkins, Mediterranean – diet trends are everywhere but which one is right for you? Not an easy answer. With all the diets flooding social media and everyone trying to sell you the next weight loss secret it’s hard to separate fact fromContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, SC – Get ready to read, explore, and have fun this summer as the Lexington County Public Library launches its annual Summer Reading Program on Friday, May 30. Running through August 1, the theme this year is Color Our World, and it’s open to readers of all ages. “ReadingContinue Reading
Decorated World War II soldier Charles Mullikin honored with namesake thruway By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The late Charles F. “Charlie” Mullikin, a celebrated World War II veteran and the father of S.C. Department of Natural Resources Director Tom Mullikin, was honored Saturday, May 24, Memorial Day weekend when aContinue Reading
Some South Carolinians may soon receive a pleasant surprise in the mail—a check they didn’t know they were owed. Thanks to a new initiative from State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, the Palmetto Payback program is matching qualified unclaimed property with its rightful owners and sending out checks automatically, with no needContinue Reading