Mrs. Gail Todd Elfert received the SC Order of the Palmetto on Sunday, May 15 at Union United Methodist Church. She has been a dedicated volunteer not only with her church for over 50 years, she has also been involved with the St. Andrews Woman’s Club for 40 years andContinue Reading
Recognized at SC Statehouse on Wednesday, May 11th, Lieutenant General Herman Stacy Clardy III of Chapin and Pawleys Island, SC, was honored with the Order of the Palmetto upon the occasion of his retirement after nearly four decades of outstanding service to his country in the United States Marine Corps,Continue Reading
The South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball team had a double win on Saturday, April 30th. They enjoyed a stunning victory against Alabama, 11-5 and they tied a season-high with 14 hits to earn the series sweep. Their second win was having the Heart of Columbia Chorus sing the National Anthem inContinue Reading
Four mayors, others, gather at Riverfront Canal Park to announce month-long trek across the Palmetto State By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The mayors of Columbia, Cayce, West Columbia, and Camden met with South Carolina 7 (SC7) officials and sponsors, Monday, May 2, at Columbia’s Riverfront Canal ParkContinue Reading
The State Museum will be holding a special event for the coming lunar eclipse. From May 15 through the early hours of May 16, a Lunar Eclipse will be visible in Columbia’s night sky. The museum is opening its doors after hours to observe the astronomical event. The next totalContinue Reading
Midlands Gives Day, the annual 18-hour, online giving challenge hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, raised a record-breaking $3,734,986 via 19,534 individual gifts. The ninth annual online day of giving took place May 3, and supported 540 local nonprofits — the most nonprofits in Midlands Gives history. To view theContinue Reading
The 9th annual Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival is returning to Spence Island for some fun in the sun on Lake Murray on 4 June 2022 accessible by boat only. The lineup this year includes Henry Fong from Jupiter, FL, Brian Dawe who was featured on VH1’s Master of theContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Many of you recall the 1950’s as “The Good Old Days” described by historians as the most remarkable era in American history filled with members of the “Greatest Generation!” Now, pause and think back if you lived during that period. The younger crowd will find it hardContinue Reading
By Terry Ward It was a beautiful evening on the Congaree River for the return of Rhythm on the River. A full Riverwalk Amphitheater lost themselves in the Carolina Beach Music, Saturday, presented by The Sensational Epics. There have been very few of the Rhythm on the River concerts sinceContinue Reading
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2022. Lexington Medical Center will host a drive-through site on the hospital campus in West Columbia to drop off unused or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Community members can drive to Lexington Medical Park 3 at 222 East MedicalContinue Reading