COLUMBIA – The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the north end of Riverfront Park (4122 River Drive) will reopen on August 23, following improvements to the concrete path along the lower trail. The upgrades are designed to enhance accessibility, safety, and the overall visitor experience.Continue Reading
Putting Tips with Robin All, PGA Life Member Last week, we emphasized the importance of striking the ball on the sweet spot (the balance point of the putter face) to improve both direction and distance control. This week, let’s consider the difference—and possible results—between the wrist tap and the shoulderContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – Fans of film and music alike are in for a treat later this month when the South Carolina Philharmonic presents The Music of Studio Ghibli on Saturday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Koger Center for the Arts. Founded in 1985 by visionary director Hayao Miyazaki andContinue Reading
By Wyatt Anthony VA Public Affairs Specialist “All of a sudden, the firecrackers began. Submarines were hitting those ships — men screaming, fire, burning . . .” That’s how Lee O. McKinnon remembers the morning of the North Africa invasion in 1942, when the 17-year-old Navy steward stood on theContinue Reading
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Navy Fireman Ronald Boozer, a Columbia, S.C., native, is serving aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as part of Carrier Strike Group Three. While at sea in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, Boozer recently put his skills to work inContinue Reading
Lake Murray is home to some of the best freshwater fishing spots on the East Coast — and you don’t need to be a pro to enjoy them! Whether you’re after bass, crappie, or just a relaxing day on the water, there’s no better time to cast a line. HereContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Gilbert man is facing multiple charges after Lexington County narcotics agents say they found fentanyl, meth, and ammunition in his home. Gary Edward Ware Jr., 38, is charged with trafficking fentanyl, distributing meth, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to arrest warrants.Continue Reading
Photo by Terrell Maxwell Photography The second annual 803 Day Celebration, held August 1–3, brought more than 2,000 people together for a weekend of Midlands pride, fun, and community spirit. Events included a sponsor mixer in West Columbia, a 5K Run/Walk in Forest Acres, a citywide scavenger hunt through RichlandContinue Reading
Starting August 18, Literacy SC will launch Road to Work, a free, year-round job readiness program for adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Classes meet twice a week at Transitions Homeless Center in downtown Columbia. The program focuses on practical employment skills—finding the right job match, completing applications, preparing forContinue Reading
The Lexington County Museum has received two generous grants to help preserve history and share it with the community. A grant from the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation will assist with the upkeep of the museum’s 30 historic structures and the care of its extensive collection. Founded in 1993 by businessmanContinue Reading