Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and RCSD hosted bench-press challenge celebrating America’s 250th birthday By Christopher David Carter FIFTY-ONE MEN from across central South Carolina and beyond participated in the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) 250 Bench Press Challenge, celebrating America’s 250th birthday. The 51 strength-and-power athletes, primarily law enforcementContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Pediatric Alliance has been named Best Pediatric Practice in South Carolina in the annual Guide to South Carolina Best of South Carolina awards, an honor determined through statewide public voting. The annual awards recognize businesses and organizations that make a meaningful impact on the communities theyContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net “As night deepened all he could see was the shifting line of fire, like some malfunction in the wiring of the world.” —William Gay, Provinces Of Night. “In the draws the smoke coming off the ground like mist and the thin black trees burningContinue Reading
By Robin All A proper stance is one of the most important fundamentals in golf. A good setup won’t guarantee a perfect shot, but it will greatly improve your chances of making consistent swings. In the accompanying photo, notice how the stripes on the golfer’s shirt illustrate the angle ofContinue Reading
Guest Editorial By Edward Van LieropAuthor, photographer and U.S. Air Force veteran(All photos by Edward Van Lierop) As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, do we, as American citizens, truly grasp the significance of living in this free country we call home? To realize the magnificent vision of our FoundingContinue Reading
Program seeks community advocates for abused and neglected children. The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program is seeking volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, with its next online training session beginning July 21. Guardian ad Litem volunteers serve as advocates for children’s best interestsContinue Reading
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Jonas Dillon-Sauer of Columbia is among a select group of Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) cadets participating in the 2026 Flight Academy at Delta State University, where students complete training leading to a private pilot license. Now in its sixth consecutive year as aContinue Reading
Lexington and Richland County schools, educators and students honored at statewide EEASC conference. Environmental educators, students and schools from Lexington and Richland counties were among those recognized during the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina’s (EEASC) annual conference at the University of South Carolina Upstate. The annual awards celebrate individualsContinue Reading
Annual event features local business specials, 5K, scavenger hunt, festival and new family-friendly activities. The Midlands will celebrate its hometown pride when the third annual 803 Day returns July 31 through Aug. 3 with four days of community events, local business promotions and family-friendly activities across Richland and Lexington counties.Continue Reading
Beckett Financial Group has been recognized as a winner in the 2026 Best of South Carolina Awards in the Financial Planning category. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding businesses across the state based on votes from South Carolina residents, editorial review, and business excellence standards. For more than 25 years,Continue Reading