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When Holiday Meals Trigger More Than Fullness: Understanding Histamine Reactions You didn’t overeat. You skipped dessert and passed on the bread. Yet halfway through dinner, your nose starts running. Your cheeks flush. You feel bloated, restless or itchy. Maybe you wake up in the middle of the night feeling hot,Continue Reading

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The snow of 2010 in Columbia. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A thirteen-year relationship was dying. The song seemed written for us. Here comes one of those songs that arrives at a hurtful time. You grieve, heal, stumble into new entanglements, regret and vow never again, and before youContinue Reading

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By Mike DuBose Food is one of the largest family expenses. Rising food prices and busy schedules while providing economical meals are challenging In our earlier article, we examined the four largest South Carolina food chains (Kroger, Food Lion, Publix, and Walmart). We compared onsite prices using 21 of theContinue Reading

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Lexington, SC — As the final election for South Carolina House District 88 takes place during this very special Christmas season, Republican John Lastinger encourages voters to show up once more to face the Democratic opponent.   Lastinger encourages District 88 to stay committed to upholding Conservative Republican values. “ThisContinue Reading

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Former University of South Carolina quarterback Steve Taneyhill died Monday morning at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer. He was living in Spartanburg at the time of his death. Taneyhill was one of the most recognizable and charismatic players in Gamecock football history, starring at quarterback fromContinue Reading

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By Thomas Grant, Jr. Several Lake Murray–area wrestling programs are entering the season with statewide recognition, as nine local teams were included in the South Carolina Wrestling Coaches Association preseason polls across multiple classifications. In Class 5A Division I, three Lake Murray schools earned spots in the Top 20. LexingtonContinue Reading

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The Lexington County Museum will host its 29th Annual Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 14, from 1–4 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore Christmas traditions of the past, as most of the 30 historic structures on the museum’s 6.5-acre complex will be open and decorated with authenticContinue Reading

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By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A restless boy grew up in the midst of forests and pastures. Outside of biking, reading, and exploring woods, the Augusta Highway entertained me. If Rambling Man was born on the back seat of a bus rolling down Highway 41, traffic rolling down HighwayContinue Reading