By Thomas Grant Jr. The air of excitement of winning a championship remains as fresh now for the Lexington County Blowfish as it did five months ago. At Wednesday’s first team luncheon for 2024 at the VIP Stadium room, the organization was still reveling in the Coastal Plain League titleContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Before going full steam award on a new year, the Midlands Striper Club recognized its top performers from the old one. The annual banquet was held Jan. 12 at Saluda Shoals River Club. Among the main awards presented were for Team of the Year: 1st PlaceContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is proud to announce its latest initiative to enhance accessibility – free, unlimited access to certified visual interpreters for blind and low vision guests through the Aira service. As the first museum in the Southeast to partner with Aira, the State Museum continues its commitmentContinue Reading
The Columbia VA Health Care System (Columbia VAHCS) is gearing up for a radiology hiring fair on January 22, offering career opportunities for individuals in General Radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology. The fair is scheduled to take place from 9 am to 2 pm, providing aContinue Reading
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is calling on students, faculty, staff, and alumni with a special talent to showcase their skills and compete for the title of the “Biggest Showoff,” along with a chance to win $1000. The annual talent show, known for its vibrant performances, is a platform for theContinue Reading
The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) is pleased to announce the commencement of the nomination period for the 2024 Bridge Builder Excellence Award (BBEA). This prestigious award aims to recognize outstanding high school football student-athletes who excel not only on the field but also in academics and communityContinue Reading
The American Red Cross South Carolina Region issues a heartfelt call for volunteers, urging individuals to make a resolution to make a difference and support their community by becoming volunteers in 2024. With the increasing frequency and intensity of disasters due to extreme weather, the Red Cross emphasizes the criticalContinue Reading
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Addy as their new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In her role, Addy will oversee the credit union’s mortgage, commercial lending, and wealth management divisions. With over 30 years of executive experience in financial services, Addy joins PalmettoContinue Reading
By Tom Mullikin I recently departed one paradise, the beautiful Palmetto State, to visit another, the famed Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. Over the last twelve years, I have been blessed to spend time in the Galápagos as a professor focusing on the impacts of amplified global climate change. On this tripContinue Reading
State Senator Nikki Setzler, who has dedicated an impressive 47 years of his life to public service, has officially declared that he will not seek reelection in 2024. Setzler, representing South Carolina’s District 26, has held his Senate seat since 1976, making him the longest-currently-serving state senator in the country.Continue Reading