Lott is one of two 2026 recipients of the Columbia Urban Leagues President’s Award By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was presented the Columbia Urban League’s President’s award during ceremonies at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Tuesday, Nov. 10. “This is a tremendous honor ofContinue Reading
Mills and Mitchum enshrined in S.C. Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame By Cheyenne Twilley Two retired S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) law enforcement officers, Staff Sergeant Lee “Skeet” Mills Jr. and Staff Sergeant Francis Mitchum, were inducted into the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame duringContinue Reading
11-month-old found crying beneath freshly disturbed ground; father charged with attempted murder LEXINGTON – An 11-month-old boy was found alive Tuesday after allegedly being buried in a crate by his father in Lexington County, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Koah Sharp was underground for approximately 24 hours beforeContinue Reading
By Robin All Starting right does not guarantee finishing right, but golf gives players an opportunity to practice the impact position before ever swinging the club. It begins with a proper address position. The target – the golf ball – isn’t moving, curving or changing speed. It’s simply sitting thereContinue Reading
Ambassador André Bauer reunites with former coach Tim Whipple decades after high school days BELIZE CITY, Belize – A connection that began on the basketball court at Irmo High School recently brought together two familiar faces thousands of miles from home. U.S. Ambassador to Belize André Bauer reunited with formerContinue Reading
Drivers urged to slow down near roadside cleanup crews Several hundred volunteers will take part in a regional litter cleanup effort Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15, removing litter from roadways throughout Lexington and Richland counties and along streets within the City of Columbia. Volunteers will represent churches, businesses,Continue Reading
More than 50 vendors, food trucks and visits with Santa planned The Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission (LCRAC) will host its annual Christmas Craft Show Nov. 13-14 at the Tri-City Leisure Center in West Columbia. The event will feature more than 50 local crafters and vendors, along with foodContinue Reading
Annual Carolina-Clemson blood drive runs Nov. 16-20 COLUMBIA – University of South Carolina students, faculty, alumni and fans are being encouraged to donate blood Nov. 16-20 as the Gamecocks compete against Clemson in the 42nd annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Battle. The annual blood drive competition takes place the week before theContinue Reading
Photo: A souvenir cheerleaders threw to fans back in the day. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net We gathered in Lincolnton, Georgia, to reminisce. Class of 1960’s Sylvia McCurry, Tommy Cunningham, W.C. Bentley, Buddy Dallas, Pat Mercier, and Little Roy Lewis were in class again—a personal history class in anContinue Reading
Southern white rhino will move to another accredited zoo as part of a national effort to increase genetic diversity. IRMO – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is preparing to say goodbye to Bill, its male Southern white rhino, who will soon move to another Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited facilityContinue Reading
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