By Thomas Grant Jr. The air of excitement of winning a championship remains as fresh now for the Lexington County Blowfish as it did five months ago. At Wednesday’s first team luncheon for 2024 at the VIP Stadium room, the organization was still reveling in the Coastal Plain League titleContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Before going full steam award on a new year, the Midlands Striper Club recognized its top performers from the old one. The annual banquet was held Jan. 12 at Saluda Shoals River Club. Among the main awards presented were for Team of the Year: 1st PlaceContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is proud to announce its latest initiative to enhance accessibility – free, unlimited access to certified visual interpreters for blind and low vision guests through the Aira service. As the first museum in the Southeast to partner with Aira, the State Museum continues its commitmentContinue Reading
The Columbia VA Health Care System (Columbia VAHCS) is gearing up for a radiology hiring fair on January 22, offering career opportunities for individuals in General Radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology. The fair is scheduled to take place from 9 am to 2 pm, providing aContinue Reading
A group of exceptionally talented students from Lexington-Richland School District Five has been chosen to participate in the upcoming SC American Choral Directors Honor Choir. The event is scheduled to take place from Friday, January 19th, to Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center. TheseContinue Reading
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is calling on students, faculty, staff, and alumni with a special talent to showcase their skills and compete for the title of the “Biggest Showoff,” along with a chance to win $1000. The annual talent show, known for its vibrant performances, is a platform for theContinue Reading
The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) is pleased to announce the commencement of the nomination period for the 2024 Bridge Builder Excellence Award (BBEA). This prestigious award aims to recognize outstanding high school football student-athletes who excel not only on the field but also in academics and communityContinue Reading
The American Red Cross South Carolina Region issues a heartfelt call for volunteers, urging individuals to make a resolution to make a difference and support their community by becoming volunteers in 2024. With the increasing frequency and intensity of disasters due to extreme weather, the Red Cross emphasizes the criticalContinue Reading
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Addy as their new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In her role, Addy will oversee the credit union’s mortgage, commercial lending, and wealth management divisions. With over 30 years of executive experience in financial services, Addy joins PalmettoContinue Reading
Marjorie Kneece, a proud local resident, extends her gratitude to our community for the support shown last year regarding her Lake Murray book. She is thrilled to announce the release of two new literary works, “CHARLESTON CALLING” and “BOTANY BAY, DREAM AWAY,” both of which promise to enchant readers withContinue Reading
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation has recently announced the recipients of the prestigious Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants for the Spring 2024 semester. These awards, totaling $2,375.81, have been granted to 10 deserving teachers within Lexington County School District One, positively impacting 1,549 students across nine schoolsContinue Reading