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Ask the Expert: How Can I Protect My Family If I’m Diagnosed with Dementia?
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, LawyerLisa Elder Law & Estate Planning Center Expert Answer: In 2022, the world learned that actor Bruce Willis had been diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that affects speech and language. A year later, his family shared that his condition had progressed to frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a
Education
Six Aspiring Aviators Receive 2025 Scholarships from S.C. Aviation Association
CHARLESTON — The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has announced its 2025 scholarship recipients, recognizing six standout students from across the state who are taking flight toward careers in aviation. The scholarships, funded by donations and special events such as a golf outing sponsored by WK Dickson and a silent
Sports
Blowfish open Second Half of the Season
By Thomas Grant Jr. A 3-game winning streak is how the Lexington County Blowfish closed out the first half of the Coastal Plain League schedule. All three high-scoring games came in comeback fashion during the 5-day stretch. The wins allowed Lexington County to finish the first half tied with Asheboro
Public Safety
Lightning Strike at Lake Murray Injures 20
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 causing
Community News
Swansea Unveils First Mural in Regional Beautification Campaign
SWANSEA – A new mural is bringing color and community pride to Swansea as part of the “Do Beautiful Things” campaign led by Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB). The mural—located at 570 W. 2nd Street—is the first in a planned series across Lexington and Richland Counties. It’s a collaborative effort
Entertainment
Children’s Theatre Brings Laughs with Wicked of Oz
Family-friendly parody hits the stage July 12–13 at Richland Library Sandhills Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) is putting a fresh, funny twist on a classic tale this July with Wicked of Oz: A Comic Fable, an original, family-friendly comedy performed by CCT’s professional adult acting company. Audiences will journey through Munchkinland,
Civic
Goodwill names Derek Stapleton as Vice President of Finance
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 practices