By: State Treasurer Curtis Loftis There’s no escaping the hustle and bustle of December. Even if you love gift shopping, Christmas music, and holiday parties, the end of the year is often nothing short of exhausting. While I know the most wonderful time of the year is probably also yourContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic invites you to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with their spectacular presentation, “Home for the Holidays,” on December 21 at 7 pm at the Koger Center for the Arts. Under the skilled baton of Music Director Morihiko Nakahara, this event promises an evening of enchantingContinue Reading
In a display of generosity, the Mungo Homes Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to making a positive impact in the community during its 3rd Annual Week of Giving. One of the notable partnerships highlighted during this week was the continued support for EmmanuWheel, an organization dedicated to providing wheelchair ramps forContinue Reading
By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach Capt. Jeff Dial, a University of South Carolina alumnus, is serving at Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command (NMRLC) Navy Reserve Unit, Williamsburg, Virginia. Dial graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1997 with a Master of Public Health and joined theContinue Reading
Get ready for a trip down memory lane as Jim Sonefeld, the renowned drummer for Hootie & The Blowfish, visits the Columbia Mast General Store on December 16th. From 1:30 pm to 4 pm, Sonefeld will be signing copies of his recently released book, “Swimming with the Blowfish,” offering fansContinue Reading
It’s heartwarming to hear about Wayne Damron’s commitment to spreading the message of “Merry Christmas” and ensuring that Christ is not left out of the holiday season. The distribution of over 5,000 magnetic bumper stickers annually, with the aim of encouraging the use of “Merry Christmas,” reflects his dedication toContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Lexington County Council received feedback during a public hearing at the Dec.5 council meeting on new regulations designed to control continued growth in Lexington County. The new “concurrency requirements” will require any new development to undergo a review by the county staff to determine that the planContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The holiday hoops season officially begins Dec. 19 at Brookland-Cayce High School. The annual Cayce Roundball Classic takes place Dec. 19-22. This year’s field includes 16 teams, including defending Class 2A champion Gray Collegiate and last year’s American Bracket champion Lancaster. The opening day will featureContinue Reading
Lt. Jonathan Brock, serving as the assistant commander for the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s west patrol region, has successfully graduated from the prestigious FBI’s National Academy located in Quantico, Virginia. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon expressed his appreciation for Lt. Brock’s accomplishment, highlighting the positive impact it will have onContinue Reading
In a kickoff to their 3rd Annual Week of Giving, the Mungo Homes Foundation orchestrated a surprise donation of $30,000 to Reconciliation Ministries on December 4. The unsuspecting recipients, Lucky Dettie and Ashley Arrington of Reconciliation Ministries were delighted during what they believed to be a coffee-serving event at theContinue Reading