Dominion advocates for federal funding
Representatives from Dominion Energy and community partners traveled to Washington to meet with elected officials and advocate for continued federal funding of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides critical financial support to eligible households for energy costs. The meetings were held in conjunction with LIHEAP Action Day,
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: Dry, Hard Fairways
By Robin All We could certainly use some rain to get the grass growing again, but these dry, firm fairways have come with a silver lining—extra distance. Right now, golfers are seeing significantly more roll, which can turn good drives into great ones. But when the rain returns and the
Man sentenced for selling guns, drugs
Laclarence Lamarcus Anderson, 43, of Columbia, has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison following a jury trial where Anderson was convicted of 12 counts of drug and gun offenses. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that Anderson sold 10 firearms and quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, and
Masters Memories
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I never had time for golf, but I love the Masters. I never miss the Sunday round on TV. It almost always provides high drama. I speak for a lot of Georgians in the Central Savannah River Area when I say we take great
Columbia Children’s Theatre Presents Peter Pan JR.
CAYCE, S.C. — Columbia Children’s Theatre invites families across the Midlands to take flight this spring with Peter Pan JR., a musical adventure filled with magic, mischief, and imagination. Performance Details Performances will be held at Brookland-Cayce High School (1300 State St.) on the following dates: Friday, March 27 at
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
