Statewide Expedition nearing halfway point
2026-07-13
SC7 Expedition enters S.C. Midlands enroute to the coast and Lowcountry Photo – SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin (center) with son Thomas Mullikin Jr., SCDNR Capt. TommyContinue Reading
Structures that command the eye
2026-07-08
Photo – Winnsboro’s clock tower, the country’s longest-running clock By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net In my journeys across the South, Georgialina, in particular, IContinue Reading
South Carolina Ranks No. 14 in Nation for Reported Space Alien Abduction Odds
2026-07-08
If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky over Lake Murray and wondered what might be out there, a new study suggests South CarolinaContinue Reading
Dutch Fork Road Bridge to Close for Repairs
2026-07-08
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close the Dutch Fork Road (U.S. 76) bridge over the CSX Railroad in Richland County beginning Monday,Continue Reading
Fireworks with the Phil Celebrates SC250 at Segra Park
2026-07-08
Fireworks with the Phil lit up Segra Park on June 27, bringing together patriotic music, community spirit, and a spectacular fireworks finale. This year’s annualContinue Reading
Walk For Lives Event Saturday
2026-07-07
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and United Against Fentanyl (UAF) will host nationwide Walk for Lives 2026 events this Saturday, July 11. The nationalContinue Reading
Lake Murray Palooza Returns Saturday with Music, Boating and Patriotic Celebration
2026-07-07
CHAPIN – Thousands of music fans and boaters are expected to gather on Lake Murray this Saturday, July 11, for Reggaetronic Presents Lake Murray Palooza,Continue Reading
New law provides nitrous oxide regulations, prohibits sale to minors
2026-07-06
A new law in South Carolina prohibits the sale of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide products to anyone under 18 years old. The legislation focusesContinue Reading
Puttin’ out the fire sometimes it’s healthier not to
2026-07-01
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net “As night deepened all he could see was the shifting line of fire, like some malfunction in the wiringContinue Reading
Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Training Begins July 21
2026-07-01
Program seeks community advocates for abused and neglected children. The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program is seeking volunteers to advocate for children whoContinue Reading
803 Day Returns with Four-Day Celebration Across the Midlands
2026-06-30
Annual event features local business specials, 5K, scavenger hunt, festival and new family-friendly activities. The Midlands will celebrate its hometown pride when the third annualContinue Reading