LAKE MURRAY, S.C. — The Midlands Striper Club held its monthly tournament March 21 out of Dreher Island State Park, drawing 30 teams. Sea N-Stripes claimed first place with 705 points, edging Fishers 4 Men and Main Street Mafia, which both finished with 660. The Midlands Striper Club is aContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. LEXINGTON, S.C. — The early returns are in on the newly installed AstroTurf at Lexington County Baseball Stadium, and by all accounts, the synthetic surface is already a hit. Based on feedback from players and coaches who have taken the field, the consensus is overwhelmingly positive.Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Celebrate Celtic heritage in South Carolina’s Midlands during Tartan Day South, a four-day festival filled with cultural pride, athletic competition, live music, and family-friendly fun. The festival’s centerpiece takes place Saturday at the Historic Columbia Speedway, where the sights and sounds of traditional Highland games come aliveContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Taste of Lake Murray returns to the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. Presented by Lexington Health, this signature event brings together the region’s top culinary talent for an evening of exceptional flavors, live entertainment, and community spirit—all in support ofContinue Reading
Keith Vitali becomes the second Vitali brother to receive the Order of the Palmetto By Chris Carter Keith Vitali, world-champion martial artist, Hollywood martial-arts movie star, former #1-ranked U.S. karate champion, and one of BLACK BELT magazine’s top 10 fighters of all time, received the Order of the Palmetto duringContinue Reading
Media Personality Curtis Wilson honored with Order of the Palmetto By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Deputy Curtis Wilson, an anchor and law-enforcement analyst for On Patrol: LIVE and news anchor for ABC Columbia (WOLO-TV), recently received the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest award,Continue Reading
By Wyatt Anthony, Public Affairs Specialist A fellow at the Columbia VA Health Care System has earned national recognition for a data-driven project aimed at improving patient care and operational efficiency. Melissa Maguina, a Graduate Healthcare Administration Fellow, recently won first place for her presentation at the American College ofContinue Reading
Celebrate Celtic heritage in the Midlands with four days of cultural pride, athletic competition, music, and family-friendly fun at the 14th Annual Tartan Day South Highland Games & Celtic Festival, taking place March 26–29. The festival’s centerpiece event will be held March 28 at Historic Columbia Speedway, where traditional HighlandContinue Reading
Photo: More beauty lives in an old country store than the newest McMansion. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Title my photo Struggle. Caption it: Dreams die along the back roads. First two sentences: Can’t even sit in a chair and look forward to better days. Stuck in reverse. AContinue Reading
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is being honored through a new initiative led by the Society of Former Agents of SLED and its 501(c)(3) subsidiary, the Foundation of Former Employees of SLED (FFESLED). The foundation has announced efforts to establish a permanent K9 Memorial at SLED Headquarters. TheContinue Reading