Resolution recognizes the success of the South Carolina Seven Expedition By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A South Carolina Senate Resolution commending Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), the men and women of SCDNR, and the leaders of the statewide South Carolina Seven (SC7) ExpeditionContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Koger Center for the Arts will host SoulHAUS Sessions featuring Cecil J. Williams on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the conversation beginning at 6 p.m. The event will feature an intimate, one-on-one artist talk with Cecil J. Williams, renowned photographer, publisher,Continue Reading
Each year, Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) conducts a four-day audit measuring the amount of visible litter along roadways in Lexington and Richland counties, and recent results show a decrease in litter levels. Known as the Community Litter Index, the audit is conducted by a six-person team with assistance fromContinue Reading
The 5th annual Cola Rosé Shower returns on February 7 at Williams-Brice Stadium’s Traditions Club (1125 George Rogers Boulevard) from 3 to 7 p.m. This pink-powered event blends fun, fashion, and philanthropy while raising awareness of women’s health issues. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Individual tickets startContinue Reading
Literacy SC closed out 2025 by welcoming more than 75 guests to Satterlee Hall at the historic Trinity Episcopal Cathedral for its first annual Read Aloud Brunch. The gathering brought together staff, volunteers, and supporters from across multiple counties and marked the launch of “Loretta’s Light,” the inaugural Loretta BecknerContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County septic system owners located within the Congaree Creek Watershed may be eligible for financial assistance to help repair or replace failing or malfunctioning septic systems. Residents who live in the Congaree Creek Watershed and are interested in applying for funding can email [email protected]. Homeowners whoContinue Reading
School District Five’s Magnet and Choice application period for the 2026–2027 school year is currently underway and will close at noon on January 28. An online application is required for each student interested in a Magnet Program or School of Choice and is available at lexrich5.novuschoice.com. Applicants may select upContinue Reading
You told yourself you’d take it easy this season—but between travel, wine, rich meals, and skipping your routine, your body now feels bloated, irritable, and off-balance. The issue isn’t one indulgent night. It’s the compounding effects on your hormone, gut, and immune systems. Overindulgence—particularly with sugar, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods—disruptsContinue Reading
It makes for a good photo but it doesn’t take selfies. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net In rural Georgia the party line was our lot back in the early 1950s. When the phone rang, we counted. Our phone rang two times. Three for another and so forth. Today’s youngerContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Taste of Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Health, will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia. Known as the region’s favorite “party with a purpose,” the event features an evening of food, entertainment, and community celebration benefiting Lake Murray’sContinue Reading
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