How to Participate in the Dominion-NextEra Merger Case
Customers can submit comments, attend public hearings and weigh in on proposed utility bill credits. COLUMBIA – South Carolina customers have several opportunities to share their opinions on a proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy, including upcoming public hearings before the Public Service Commission of South Carolina. On
District Five reports gains in state school report cards
Graduation rates rise to highest level in more than two decades School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties is reporting gains in its latest state school report card results, with improvements in graduation rates, college and career readiness and school ratings. The results, released by the South Carolina Department
Ewing Minor wins Bassmaster Kayak Championship on Lake Murray
Ewing Minor celebrates his victory at the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship presented by Native Watercraft on Lake Murray, where he also secured the Angler of the Year title. Photo by Mark Cisneros/B.A.S.S. GILBERT — Ewing Minor won the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship presented by Native Watercraft,
Uveges Named Deputy Chief of Lexington County Fire & Life Safety
LEXINGTON COUNTY – Nicholas Uveges has been promoted to deputy chief of Lexington County Fire & Life Safety with the Lexington County Fire Service. In his new role, Uveges will oversee fire inspections, fire permitting and investigations. His responsibilities will also include scheduling and conducting fire and life safety presentations,
Time held still — remembering high school
Photo: A souvenir cheerleaders threw to fans back in the day. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net We gathered in Lincolnton, Georgia, to reminisce. Class of 1960’s Sylvia McCurry, Tommy Cunningham, W.C. Bentley, Buddy Dallas, Pat Mercier, and Little Roy Lewis were in class again—a personal history class in an
Bill the rhino preparing to leave Riverbanks Zoo
Southern white rhino will move to another accredited zoo as part of a national effort to increase genetic diversity. IRMO – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is preparing to say goodbye to Bill, its male Southern white rhino, who will soon move to another Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited facility
Community Supports SisterCare at Soda City Market Fundraiser
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Community members turned out in support of Sistercare during the first of this year’s three SisterCare Saturdays, held Aug. 1 at the intersection of Washington and Main streets during the popular Soda City Market. The fundraiser benefited Sistercare, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping victims and survivors
