By Lisa Hostetler Brown, LawyerLisa Ask the Expert: How Do I Plan When My Children and Stepchildren Don’t Get Along? Expert Answer: Blended families are more common than ever, and with them come unique challenges—especially when it comes to estate planning. While love may bring families together, differing expectations, loyaltyContinue Reading

By Tom Poland: A Southern WriterTomPoland.net My June 15 post, The Kerosene Lamp, received reader comments that deserve sharing. Who in this era of ultra-dark-defying lighting would take the time to comment on the old kerosene lamp? Well, several did. Their responses made me glad I chose such an obscureContinue Reading

LAKE MURRAY – A sudden lightning strike injured 20 people at the Lake Murray Public Park near the Dreher Shoals Dam around 5 p.m. on Monday, June 24. Emergency officials say the lightning bolt came from a random storm cloud on an otherwise sunny afternoon, striking the water and causingContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. After one season in Athens, Ga., Precious Bross is back home. Next season, the former Irmo High School All-State infielder will play in familiar surroundings. On Monday, Bross announced on social media that she was now a member of the University of South Carolina. In choosingContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. As the Lexington County Blowfish prepare to invite Fort Jackson soldiers to its stadium Saturday, it looks to rebound from two straight high-scoring losses. This past Saturday at Lexington County Baseball Stadium saw the Blowfish fall 16-6 in eight innings to High Point-Thomasville. The Hi-Toms brokeContinue Reading

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) has announced the appointment of Derek Stapleton as the organization’s new Vice President of Finance. With more than 25 years of experience in financial management, Stapleton brings expertise in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and fiscal oversight. His track record of implementing financial practicesContinue Reading