Alexander elected S.C. Senate president
2021-12-14
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Senator Thomas C. Alexander (R–District 1–Oconee and Pickens Counties) was sworn-in as president of the S.C. Senate, Dec.Continue Reading
Tips for shopping safely, avoiding fraud
2021-12-14
Many family gatherings and shopping trips are back on this year, which means criminals are back in action to steal gifts and money. “This timeContinue Reading
Alfonso Franco joins Family Connection board
2021-12-14
Family Connection of South Carolina has named Alfonso Franco to their board of directors. Family Connection provides resources and services to families who have aContinue Reading
FBI warns of holiday scams
2021-12-14
The FBI Columbia Field Office is warning the public of common holiday scams ahead of the 2021 holiday season. With seasonal shopping in full gear,Continue Reading
S.C. Floodwater Commission chair earns doctorate
2021-12-14
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, chairman of the S.C. Floodwater Commission, was formally “hooded,” officially receiving his Ph.D. during commencement ceremonies atContinue Reading
S.C. Arts Commission adds to growing team, service areas
2021-12-12
To strengthen constituent service as it expands grant and program offerings, the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is announcing the addition of four new membersContinue Reading
Nominations now being accepted for Tri-District Arts Consortium Summer Program
2021-12-12
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Tri-District Arts Consortium Summer Program. Middle school students who attend the public schools of Lexington One, Lexington-RichlandContinue Reading
Cayce Announces 2021 Officer of the Year Awards
2021-12-09
The Cayce Police Department is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Cayce Officer of the Year Awards. These prestigious awards recognize the outstandingContinue Reading
Lexington County student threatened classmates
2021-12-09
A Pleasant Hill Middle School student is charged with making direct threats against students at his school. The student, whose name will not be releasedContinue Reading
Santa visits State Museum this Saturday
2021-12-09
Guests are invited to meet Santa and get 50 percent off General Admission this Saturday, December 11 from 11 am – 3 pm. Guests andContinue Reading
S.C. Arts Commission selects five for Emerging Artist grant
2021-12-08
Up to $1,500 grant includes mentorship, more A ceramicist, a dancer, a painter and fiber and installation artists make up the five #SCartists receiving SouthContinue Reading