After two fires, years of deterioration and three years of getting government approvals, the Babcock Building in the BullStreet District is being renovated and construction work has begun. The most visible and recognized part of the building, the cupola that was destroyed by fire, will be replicated. The last majorContinue Reading
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is kicking off earlier than ever before in the upstate and midlands of South Carolina. Beginning December 15 cookie customers can order the Toast-Yay. alongside other favorites like Thin Mints and Caramel deLites. Though social distancing measures may keep families and friends apart, cookie customersContinue Reading
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced a driver who is employed by their subcontractor, RATP Dev USA, Inc., tested positive December 17 for the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The driver last worked Tuesday and operated routes 501/55, bus unit 803. The driver will self-quarantine for 14Continue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful will be holding its annual Grinding of the Greens Christmas Tree Recycling December 26 – January 9. Drop-off locations are in Lexington and Richland Counties. For a complete list of Christmas Tree Drop-off locations in call 803-733-1139 or visit www.keepthemidlandsbeautiful.org. Free mulch from the recycled ChristmasContinue Reading
Arrested Development — the two-time Grammy-winning hip-hop and funk group — will perform a free virtual concert at Famously Hot New Year, South Carolina’s virtual party of the year December 31. Tune in and learn more at www.famouslyhotnewyear.com. Famously Hot New Year is bringing together friends, neighbors and guests fromContinue Reading
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), is providing free COVID-19 tests for passengers of the bus system. SC DHEC has set up a testing kiosk at COMET Central, the transit hub located on theContinue Reading
Christmas will be somewhat different in this year of 2020.For the deadly coronavirus from China did make an illegal entry. We knew not what it was or more importantly what we could dofor it has changed the world and that includes me and you. We will still be cheerful thisContinue Reading
The Newberry Opera House received a $13,000 check from the Newberry Opera House Guild prior to the Nutcracker Ballet performance on Sunday, December 13, 2020. The check was presented by: Guild Co-President, Mrs. Jackie Holmes; Guild Co-President, Mrs. Vickie Wiseman; Guild Vice President, Mrs. Beth Hipp; and Guild Treasurer, Ms.Continue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum in Columbia has introduced At-Home Virtual Morning Camps this December for ages 6 – 11, sponsored by AFLAC. The daily morning camps will focus on a different theme for each session, including natural history, astronomy, art, S.T.E.A.M and more. Campers can participate on their ownContinue Reading
Lexington County 4-H is offering virtual events along with their regular 4-H club meetings. They will be having a Christmas cookie party December 16 at 6 pm. You do not have to be a current 4-H member to participate, but all youth in attendance must be supervised when using kitchenContinue Reading