By Jennifer Tardy There are a few patterns I’ve been seeing repeatedly with new clients lately. If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone. 1) Why Everyone’s Constipated Many people assume fiber is the issue—but most of the time, it’s not. What I see more often: Not enough waterContinue Reading

South Carolina State Senator Russell Ott (D-Calhoun) announced plans to file legislation that would temporarily suspend the state’s gas tax for 30 days. “South Carolina families and businesses are struggling with gas prices that have increased nearly a dollar per gallon in just three weeks during the ongoing war inContinue Reading

COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia’s Solid Waste Division will host its annual Free Compost Giveaway this Saturday, April 4, offering residents a chance to pick up nutrient-rich compost for gardening and landscaping. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at Columbia Animal Services Facility, with theContinue Reading

J. Kenneth “Kenny” Mullis Jr., chairman of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District, has received the 2025 Hugh Hammond Bennett Southeast Regional Producer Award from the National Conservation Planning Partnership. The award recognizes Mullis’ leadership and commitment to the development and implementation of effective conservation practices. Mullis owns andContinue Reading

One Columbia for Arts and Culture has announced Larry Andrew Hembree as the 2026 recipient of the Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award, recognizing his leadership, creativity, and lasting contributions to the region’s arts community. The award ceremony will take place March 20 from 6:30–8 p.m. at the Koger Center forContinue Reading

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Celebrate Celtic heritage in South Carolina’s Midlands during Tartan Day South, a four-day festival filled with cultural pride, athletic competition, live music, and family-friendly fun. The festival’s centerpiece takes place Saturday at the Historic Columbia Speedway, where the sights and sounds of traditional Highland games come aliveContinue Reading