The 2024 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will be held on October 5 at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg Street, Columbia. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and for the 18th year, participants are asked to show their support by joining the city walk to bring awareness of the abuseContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. So many events, so many ramifications for Lexington County Blowfish. The final week is guaranteed to end in a “blaze of glory” even with the final fireworks show planned for the regular-season home finale this Friday. After the last “Dog Day Wednesday” against the Forest CityContinue Reading
Daiquarius Coleman of Gilbert is signing with Columbia International University (CIU) for track and field.Continue Reading
Columbia-based companies aich2 and ImaGEN have teamed up with the City of Columbia to breathe new life into a dormant hydrogen refueling station, marking a significant step in the region’s clean energy initiative. In 2023, ImaGEN leased the former fueling station from the City of Columbia with a vision toContinue Reading
By Alvin Plexico, Navy Office of Community Outreach GREAT LAKES, Ill. – A sailor’s training begins at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, otherwise known as boot camp. Every enlisted sailor starts their Navy journey at boot camp at Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL), Illinois. Lt. John Caddle, V, aContinue Reading
Columbia is set to host the first of three fundraising events for Sistercare, an organization dedicated to helping victims and families recover from domestic violence. The inaugural event will take place during the Soda City Market downtown, aiming to raise funds and awareness. Visitors can look forward to a varietyContinue Reading
The inaugural 803 Day celebration is set to bring the Midlands area to life on August 3rd with a variety of activities and promotions. Inspired by the local 803 area code, this event promises to unite the community through a day filled with fun and excitement. Schedule of Events: 803Continue Reading
Attorney and retired Army colonel achieves second seven-figure settlement in under a year By Chris Carter In less than a year, the Bill Connor Law Firm, led by attorney and retired U.S. Army Infantry Col. Bill Connor, has achieved its second seven-figure settlement: Placing him in a veryContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Lexington County Baseball Stadium was the site July 13 of the second annual softball game between the Michelin Plants #5 and #7. The charity contest, sponsored by the Lexington County Blowfish, raised $770 for the March of Dimes. The check was presented by Blowfish co-owner BillContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Former Lexington High School state champion Lauren Stephenson is now a tournament winner on the professional tour. The 27-year-old Stephenson won the Twin Bridges Championship on the Epson Tour this past weekend. Pulling away from a group tied for first place, Stephenson finished 1-over-par 72 toContinue Reading
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