Lexington County teacher charged with assaulting student
2025-01-29
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A White Knoll High School teacher is accused of assaulting a student at the school. Fritzie Suerto Refamonte, 45, is charged withContinue Reading
B-C boys rebounds ahead of rematch with GCA
2025-01-28
By Thomas Grant Jr. Feature photo by Thomas Grant Jr. : Brookland-Cayce guard A.J. Edwards goes up for the jumper against Airport. After two straightContinue Reading
Sen. Nikki Setzler’s Portrait Unveiled in South Carolina Senate Chamber
2025-01-23
By Terry Ward and West Metro News January 23, 2025 – The portrait of Sen. Nikki Setzler was unveiled on Wednesday during a ceremony heldContinue Reading
Holocaust Remembrance Event to Mark 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation
2025-01-23
The South Carolina Council on the Holocaust and USC’s Anne Frank Center will host a remembrance program honoring the 80th anniversary of the liberation ofContinue Reading
Literacy SC Expands Services to Support Adult Education
2025-01-23
Adults in Richland, Lexington, and Aiken Counties are getting more opportunities to improve their reading, writing, and math skills thanks to Literacy SC, formerly knownContinue Reading
Artist Registration Open for Columbia Open Studios 2025
2025-01-23
The much-anticipated Columbia Open Studios event is set to return on April 5 and 6, 2025, offering art enthusiasts a unique opportunity to explore theContinue Reading
John V. Furgess, Sr., Vice Chair of The COMET Board, Passes Away
2025-01-23
The COMET has announced the passing of its Vice Chair, John V. Furgess, Sr., a respected leader, advocate, and voice for the community. Furgess joinedContinue Reading
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship Accepting Applications Through January 31
2025-01-23
Students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in music have the opportunity to apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship, a one-time $5,000 award offeredContinue Reading
Rheumatoid and osteoid arthritis
2025-01-23
By Eileen Renders Many of us as we begin to age ask ourselves at the first symptoms of joint pain, do I have rheumatoid arthritis,Continue Reading
Give the gift of time this year
2025-01-23
The American Red Cross is asking you to consider giving the gift of your time this year and resolving to help people in need asContinue Reading
Chamber Crawl Comes to Five Points with a Twist on Metal Music
2025-01-23
The popular Chamber Crawl series is heading to Five Points for the first time, bringing classical and modern music together in a unique performance. ThisContinue Reading