John G. Manjounes Earns Influence Digest “Top Coaches in Columbia” Honor
For the Fifth Time in Six Years Columbia, South Carolina – February 18, 2026 – John G. Manjounes, Principal of GOAT Development Group, has again been recognized as one of the Top 15 Coaches in Columbia, SC by Influence Digest Media, marking his fifth selection in the past six years.
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
Young Pelion Racer Preston Blevins Eyes World Stage
By Thomas Grant Jr. At just 11 years old, Pelion native Kenneth “Preston” Blevins is already accelerating through the early stages of what looks to be a promising kart racing career. The young driver has captured three junior titles along with the 2025 U.S. and E-World championship in North Carolina.
Digital forensics a crime-solving game-changer
Richland County Sheriff’s Department points to mobile-phone forensics as “vital asset” in recent homicide-solving successes By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Recent national reports of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) successes in solving 100-percent of all homicide cases (80 murder cases in fact since 2023) beg the question: How? Broad
Richland Northeast Band to Host Drumline Competition
IRMO — Richland Northeast High School’s Silver Cadets Marching Band will host Battle In the Met, a drumline competition, on Saturday, March 7, from 2–8 p.m. in the RNE gym. Doors open at 1 p.m. The event will feature 16 high school drumlines competing for top honors, with DJ Del
Girls Night Out with Ellen Skrmetti is Saturday
Harbison Theatre will welcome audiences for an evening of laughter, connection and candid storytelling with Girls Night Out with Ellen Skrmetti this Saturday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. The performance brings Ellen Skrmetti’s signature brand of comedy to the Midlands, offering a night designed for friends to gather, unwind and
Samaritan’s Purse celebrates collection of 12.2 million shoeboxes
Samaritan’s Purse is celebrating the collection of more than 12.2 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts worldwide in 2025. The milestone reflects the generosity of millions of volunteers who packed shoeboxes with toys, school supplies and personal care items. In the United States, 10.9 million shoebox gifts were collected this
