The Girl Scouts are extending the 2022 cookie program through March 20. The request to extend the season comes after volunteers and girls expressed the desire to continue in order to reach goals set at the beginning of the season. The extension is optional for Girl Scouts.” The scouts wereContinue Reading
Columbia Children’s Theatre will be holding performances of the musical Nora’s Ark March 11-13. Nora is a scientist working in her lab, when she discovers an imminent danger: the North and South poles are melting, and the Earth will flood. She sends her daughters off with specific instructions. Dora willContinue Reading
Nora Hanson of Columbia was recognized at the Statehouse February 24 for receiving two World Karate Titles at the North American Sport Karate Association’s Banquet held recently in Chicago. Hanson is a twelve-year-old straight A student at Irmo Middle School who also plays the violin and soccer. She earned herContinue Reading
Multiples of the Midlands (The MoM Club) will host its spring/summer consignment sale this Saturday, March 5, from 7 am to noon. The M.O.M. (Mothers of Multiples) Sale is held bi-annually, featuring gently-used items for children at reduced prices. Organized by volunteer members of The MoM Club, shoppers will findContinue Reading
South Carolina based TrueScale Records (TSR) has enlisted Warner Music and ADA Worldwide for global distribution. TrueScale Records was founded by Phillip Michael Gilchrist. Gilchrist, a recording artist, musician and producer will lead the team in identifying, developing, and producing young talented artists in a multitude of genres. The label,Continue Reading
An Orangeburg County man is accused of using a water bottle filled with gasoline to set fire to a Pelion home Saturday. Tracy Lynn Stogner, 56, is charged with five counts of attempted murder, second-degree arson, stalking, and using a destructive device, according to arrest warrants. “Based onContinue Reading
The Biden speech tonight was a disconnect from the reality of his failure. Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address. “Tonight’s State of the Union was a sad presentation of a president in denial. “With this Administration’s failing policies ofContinue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster, several state lawmakers, and the chair of the S.C. Floodwater Commission announced “the filing of two bills that will provide critical funding to increase the pace and scale of land protection in South Carolina,” according to a statement released Wednesday, Feb.Continue Reading
Show of Works by Artists Mark Conrardy and Howard Hunt On March 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery at 324 State St, West Columbia, will host an opening reception for a show featuring artists Mark Conrardy and Howard Hunt. The public is invited to meetContinue Reading
A Leesville man faces multiple charges in connection with the theft of a piece of construction equipment. Taylor Shae Mooneyham, 31, is charged with receiving stolen goods, operation of a chop shop, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession with intent to distribute meth, according to arrest warrants. “This caseContinue Reading