Statewide coalition bringing together businesses for employee health and well-being
Lt. Governor Evette: “Health and well-being is not just a nice thing to do anymore — it is a business imperative” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition (SCHBC) held several coalition-launch events across the Palmetto State late last month with headlining business and political leaders
Literacy SC Seats Executive Board for 2026 Term
Literacy SC, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to improving reading skills for learners of all ages, has announced its Executive Board leadership for the 2026 term as the organization launches a new three-year strategic plan aimed at expanding services across South Carolina. The 2026 appointments coincide with the rollout of Literacy
Golf Tips for Seniors: Mastering a Neutral Grip
By Robin All One of the most common issues new golfers face is a slice off the tee. A quick fix many adopt is a strong, or “hook,” grip—rotating both hands so the “V’s” formed by the thumb and index finger point toward the back shoulder. While this can help
PLEASE SHARE – Kidnapped Juvenile Victim
The Lexington Police Department is searching for Corvin Gardner, age 17 of Lexington, after he was forced from his home on Hendrix Street by two unknown Black males who were armed with handguns on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 10:00 pm. Witnesses saw the kidnapped juvenile and two subjects walking
Saluda Shoals hosts Walk for Water
On April 25 Columbia Water participated in the Walk for Water at Saluda Shoals Park. The fundraising walk is an effort by Water Mission to bring relief to millions of women and children who continue to walk more than three miles to collect their famiy’s daily water needs. Every $50
Bat Out of Hell – The Musical coming to Columbia
The high-energy rock production Bat Out of Hell – The Musical is set to take the stage at the Koger Center for the Arts for one night only on May 14. Tickets are now on sale. Featuring the iconic music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf, the production combines powerful
New Facility to Train Clean Energy Workforce Opens in Midlands
Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony March 13 for its new Midlands Clean Tech Accelerator Lab in Columbia. The Clean Tech Accelerator is designed to provide job training and placement opportunities, preparing participants for careers in the growing clean energy sector. Qualifying trainees
