From the Major League Bass Tour Boater Landon Lawson of Jonesborough, Tennessee, caught a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 47 pounds, 7 ounces, to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine Regional on LakeMurray Presented by Mando Deodorant. The tournament, which was hosted by CapitalContinue Reading
By Robin All Many senior golfers notice a loss of distance on their full shots — and often, the culprit isn’t just age or arthritis. It’s the backswing. As we get older, it becomes harder to turn the back fully toward the target. This reduced windup limits how far theContinue Reading
First Responders Charity Softball Tournament held at Columbia’s Segra ParkBy W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’sDepartment (RCSD) defeated both the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division(SLED) and the Columbia Police Department (CPD) in a double-elimination softballtournament which raised funds for localContinue Reading
The front entrance to New Hope Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Georgia. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net For the first time in my life I was alone in my church. The old Regulator wall clock ticked away as I ticked away the families who had walked through their last door. Ivys,Continue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is proud to announce that Chef Chris Williams of Roy’s Grille will represent Team Lake Murray Country at the World Food Championships (WFC), taking place October 16–19, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Williams will compete in the Sandwich category, bringing his signature SouthernContinue Reading
Columbia event to feature local bands, cornhole tournament, and holiday festivities The Babcock Center will host its second annual Jingle Jam Music Festival on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Steel Hands Brewing in West Columbia. This community celebration brings together live music, holiday cheer, and local engagement — all inContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy Even the most perfect nutrition plan can fall flat if your body is stuck in fight-or-flight mode. When you’re constantly in survival mode, your body doesn’t prioritize healing—it holds on to fat, suppresses digestion, and throws hormones out of balance. That’s why nervous system regulation is aContinue Reading
PROSPERITY, S.C. – Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced the successful completion of the National Crappie League (NCL) Tournament, held October 3–4, 2025, at Dreher Island State Park. The two-day event brought together top anglers from across the nation, further cementing Lake Murray’s reputation as one of the Southeast’s premierContinue Reading
The Horaltic Pose By Tom Poland: A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Back roads never disappoint me. Such was the case with a road, paved just a tad, but deliciously dirt the rest of the way. As I suspected, its name, Sardis, comes from the Bible, though it could be a family name.Continue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member A consistent pre-shot routine is one of the best ways to improve your golf game—especially for senior players looking to lower their scores. First, stand behind the ball and visualize the intended path to your target. Look for a small mark or spot twoContinue Reading
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