Lake Murray Country event will feature local vendors, holiday gifts and shopping specials. COLUMBIA – Capital City/Lake Murray Country will kick off the holiday shopping season with its annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale on Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lake Murray CountryContinue Reading
The Main Event will celebrate multicultural beauty, barbering, education and entrepreneurship. COLUMBIA – South Carolina’s beauty, barbering and creative communities will gather Nov. 7 for The Main Event Hair & Beauty Expo 2026 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Beginning at noon during USC Homecoming Weekend, the expo will celebrateContinue Reading
Zoo seeks $5 million in donations to complete second phase of Bridge to the Wild. COLUMBIA – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has launched a capital campaign to raise $5 million in philanthropic support to complete the second phase of its Bridge to the Wild expansion. Riverbanks has secured nearly $140Continue Reading
Youth orchestra and Dreher High School singers will perform a free outdoor concert to support music education. COLUMBIA – Members of the South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SCPYO) will perform a free pops concert from the front porch of a Shandon home Nov. 8, bringing neighbors together for an eveningContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy Have you ever finished a meal feeling great, only to find yourself tired, sluggish or looking for something sweet an hour or two later? Sometimes, those afternoon energy crashes and cravings may be connected to how your body responds to carbohydrates. Here’s something important: Carbohydrates aren’t theContinue Reading
Incoming chair brings an extensive background in military and civilian-governmental leadership By Steven B. Vitali Dr. Tom Mullikin, a former U.S. Army officer (captain), retired two-star commanding general of the S.C. State Guard, and current director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, has been named board chair of theContinue Reading
Charlotte-based football coach recognized for military service and post-military veterans work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Jay Alverson, executive director of the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF), will be formally awarded the University of South Carolina (USC) Outstanding Veteran Alumni Award on gameday, Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning withContinue Reading
Photo: Their barking days are over. RIP. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I’ve met a few legends: musicians, writers, athletes, actors, and a coach or three. Among the tops is Uga V. All Ugas have a following but Uga V outdid himself. He made Sports Illustrated’s 1997 cover asContinue Reading
Prisma Health dietitian offers tips for enjoying Halloween treats in moderation As Halloween approaches, costumes, decorations and candy take center stage. While enjoying a favorite treat is part of the holiday fun, experts at Prisma Health say the season is also a good time to consider how much added sugarContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose In our first two articles, we explored artificial intelligence (AI) and how our family and businesses use this phenomenal resource. You may recognize AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. These computer tools answer questions, explain subjects, and help us write or plan. For this third article,Continue Reading
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