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
Golf Tips for Seniors: Proper address position
By Robin All Starting right does not guarantee finishing right, but golf gives players an opportunity to practice the impact position before ever swinging the club. It begins with a proper address position. The target – the golf ball – isn’t moving, curving or changing speed. It’s simply sitting there
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,
Volunteers to clean up litter across Midlands this weekend
Drivers urged to slow down near roadside cleanup crews Several hundred volunteers will take part in a regional litter cleanup effort Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15, removing litter from roadways throughout Lexington and Richland counties and along streets within the City of Columbia. Volunteers will represent churches, businesses,
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
