Event Supports Community-Police Relationship-Building Programs Across the Carolinas COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sept. 10, 2025) – Serve & Connect, a South Carolina nonprofit dedicated to strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve, will host its 3rd Annual Serve & Connect Golf Tournament on Monday, Nov. 17 at the WoodlandsContinue Reading

Richland County Deputy among five first-responders to be honored on the eve of the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) School Resource Officer (SRO) Todd Minemier, one of the longest-serving certified SROs in South Carolina, received EastminsterContinue Reading

COLUMBIA — MUSC Health has expanded women’s healthcare services in the Midlands with the opening of its new Women’s Health and Imaging Services facility on September 2. The center offers advanced diagnostic technology, including two state-of-the-art Hologic 3D mammography units for both screening and diagnostic imaging. Additional services include ultrasound,Continue Reading

COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia has officially joined the growing list of communities across the nation dedicated to supporting pollinator health by becoming an affiliate of Bee City USA. Bee City USA, an initiative of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, provides a framework for communities to conserve nativeContinue Reading

COLUMBIA — Beginning September 14, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will welcome guests to experience Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks, an award-winning, record-breaking exhibition that has captivated audiences in nearly 100 cities worldwide. The larger-than-life sculptures, built from millions of LEGO® pieces, showcase themes of conservation, endangered species,Continue Reading

By Robin All Over the past few weeks, we’ve focused on putting mechanics. Today, let’s take those same principles and apply them to one of golf’s most reliable short-game shots—the chip and run. This shot can be played with a 6- or 7-iron, or even a lofted fairway wood orContinue Reading

One of the Midlands’ most anticipated events is back on the calendar. Dining on the Dam, presented by Palmetto Renovations, will return Sunday, September 21, after its original spring date was postponed due to inclement weather. The Lexington Chamber of Commerce expects more than 1,000 guests to gather for theContinue Reading

The University of South Carolina has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2025, highlighting its commitment to supporting more than 10,000 faculty and staff across the USC system. “Our university is able to fulfill its educational mission only through the dedicated contributions of our excellentContinue Reading

COLUMBIA – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden officially opened the Saluda Skyride on August 29, marking a major milestone in its Bridge to the Wild vision for the future. The new aerial transport system connects the Zoo and Botanical Garden campuses across the Saluda River, offering visitors a bird’s-eye view ofContinue Reading