Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Celebrates 90 Years of Service
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution serving the Midlands and beyond, is marking 90 years of service in 2026. Founded in 1936 as the Columbia Teachers Credit Union, the organization has grown into one of South Carolina’s most recognized credit unions while maintaining its core mission
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: High Hands for Better Distance and Accuracy
By Robin All, PGA Life Member When analyzing the major components of the backswing — body rotation, arm structure, and wrist hinge — the most common technical fault among senior golfers is improper arm motion. The arms should function primarily in a vertical (up-and-down) plane, not excessively around the body.
Investigators Seek Suspect in Series of Vehicle Break-Ins
LEXINGTON, S.C. (January 15, 2026) — The Lexington Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of Christian Dominick Long, 33, of Lexington, in connection with a series of thefts from motor vehicles. According to investigators, the incidents occurred during the early morning hours of December 24, 2025, in a
Minor Earthquake Rattles Irmo; Dam Deemed Secure
A minor earthquake shook the Irmo area around 6:45 p.m. on Friday the 13th, triggering a surge of 911 calls and prompting questions about the safety of the Dreher Shoals Dam. According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the quake registered a magnitude 2.8 and occurred approximately two
Two Riverbanks Gorillas to Relocate to Dallas Zoo
Two young gorillas born at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden are preparing for a major move this spring. Moyo and ZaKota, both born in 2018, will relocate to the Dallas Zoo in March following a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) Breeding and Transfer
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
