Primal fear – stumbling onto a corpse
2025-07-30
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Besides the solitary confinement of writing, I cut myself off from the world in two places. Hard-to-reach wilderness areasContinue Reading
803 Day Returns for Second Annual Celebration of Community and Culture
2025-07-30
The Midlands is gearing up for a weekend of unity, creativity, and local pride as the second annual 803 Day celebration returns August 1–3. TheContinue Reading
529 updates give families more flexibility
2025-07-30
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis As administrator of South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 Plan, I’m happy to share that recent passage of the One Big,Continue Reading
Harbison State Forest set to reopens
2025-07-30
The South Carolina Forestry Commission reopened Harbison State Forest to the public July 29. The decision to reopen came after one dog confirmed to haveContinue Reading
Summer’s Still Wild at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!
2025-07-30
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is keeping the fun rolling into late summer with a fresh lineup of events, new animal residents, and even a chanceContinue Reading
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Found in South Carolina
2025-07-30
Officials Urge Public to Stay Alert and Report Sightings COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina has confirmed its first sightings of the invasive spotted lanternfly (LycormaContinue Reading
Blowfish look to clinch playoff berth
2025-07-29
By Thomas Grant Jr. It’s an important final week of the regular season for the Lexington County Blowfish. With four games left, the Blowfish lookContinue Reading
Seasons end for West Columbia Post 79, Lexington Post 7
2025-07-29
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 2025 American Legion baseball season has officially ended in Lexington County. Both the Lexington Post 7 and West Columbia teamsContinue Reading
Cardinal Newman grad to miss 2025-26 season for Gamecocks
2025-07-29
By Thomas Grant Jr. The University of South Carolina women’s basketball team will have to wait until 2026 for forward Ashlyn Watkin’s return. Last week,Continue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors: Play Like a Kid Again
2025-07-28
By Robin All, Life Member – PGA of America This week, I’m not going to tell you what you should do—but what you should stopContinue Reading
Lexington Two students participate in Boys, Girls State
2025-07-23
Pictured above are Brookland-Cayce High School Boys and Girls State participants, from left: Charles “Charlie” Balkema, Elliot Bridges, Grace Ser, Bradlynn Sturkie, Andrew Roberts. SeveralContinue Reading