My perfumed nights
2025-04-21
The gardenia’s perfume remains as magical as ever. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Squall lines, thunder and lighting, and tornadoes signify the changing ofContinue Reading
Lexington Two Update on Pine Ridge Middle School Bus Incident
2025-04-21
WEST COLUMBIA, SC — All patients who received further medical evaluation and treatment following Thursday’s Pine Ridge Middle School bus incident have been released fromContinue Reading
Step Back in Time at “The Shot Heard Round The World” This Saturday in Lexington
2025-04-17
Free family event honors 250th anniversary of the American Revolution Families looking for a unique and educational way to spend their Saturday afternoon are invitedContinue Reading
Southeastern BBQ Showdown Returns to Columbia in 2026, Bringing the Heat to Gamecock Park
2025-04-16
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Barbecue fans, mark your calendars! The wildly popular Southeastern BBQ Showdown is set to make its return to Columbia on April 24–25,Continue Reading
Discover Local Flavor at Capital City/Lake Murray Country Farmers Markets
2025-04-16
Looking to soak in the local culture while enjoying fresh produce, artisan goods, and a welcoming community vibe? The Capital City/Lake Murray Country region isContinue Reading
What happened to the book’s reader? They just upped and left.
2025-04-16
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Late 1950s. May 1. Riding with Dad by a cement block house. White. A few clothes out back onContinue Reading
A growing concern over plastic food containers
2025-04-10
By Eileen Renders Many of us have lived long enough to see such changes as refrigerators replacing Ice Boxes, Wringer washing machines have been replacedContinue Reading
Your Health in Mind: Top problems with being overweight
2025-04-10
By Dee Griffin Spring signals renewal—gardens, hikes, lighter clothes. But for the roughly 40 percent of Americans carrying extra weight, it’s also a reminder ofContinue Reading
Guardian ad Litem swears in new volunteers
2025-04-07
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, has announced the swearing-in of new GuardianContinue Reading
Touch-A-Truck Rolls Into Columbiana Centre April 12
2025-04-07
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Big wheels, flashing lights, and hands-on fun are headed to town! The third annual Touch-A-Truck event will take place on Friday, AprilContinue Reading
Free Tax Prep Available Through The Cooperative Ministry’s VITA Program
2025-04-07
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tax season can be stressful, but for many Midlands residents, help is available at no cost. The Cooperative Ministry is once againContinue Reading