HOPKINS – Paying county taxes just got easier for Lower Richland residents. Richland County Treasurer Kendra L. Dove cut the ribbon October 8 on the county’s first full-service tax payment kiosk, located inside the Magistrate’s Office at 5245 Lower Richland Boulevard. The new touchscreen kiosk allows taxpayers to search forContinue Reading
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College is offering two special performances this October that promise fun for the whole family. The Sharpe Family Singers: The Best of Broadway will take the stage on Saturday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m.Broadway stars Ron and Barbra Sharpe — best known as the originalContinue Reading
(Photo and story by Thomas Grant Jr.) COLUMBIA, S.C. – WACH-TV anchor Brian McConchie, pictured with Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, successfully defended his title at the 6th Annual Celebrity Boiled Peanut Eating Contest held at the South Carolina State Fair. Sponsored by the Lexington County Blowfish, the contest featuredContinue Reading
(Photo by Thomas Grant Jr.) By Thomas Grant Jr. Through three quarters, history was on the verge of repeating itself in Red Bank last Friday. White Knoll had 3-time defending Class 5A champion down 24-20 heading into the fourth quarter. It was two years ago when the Timberwolves upended theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. CHAPIN, S.C. – The Lexington High School girls golf team captured the Region 4-5A championship Tuesday at Timberlake Country Club. The Lady Wildcats posted a team score of 310, edging out rival River Bluff by two strokes. Minghe Huang of River Bluff earned top medalist honors,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The third annual South Carolina American Legion Hall of Fame ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Seawell’s Restaurant in Columbia. This year’s group of inductees includes players who made an impact both in American Legion, but at their respective in-state college andContinue Reading
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: As we approach Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, it’s worth remembering that reviewing your Medicare coverage is more than just a health care task—it’s also an important part of your overall estate planning strategy. Your estate plan isn’t just about whatContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Both River Bluff and Gray Collegiate Academy came away with its share of medals this past weekend in the pool. The two schools competed at the S.C. High School League state swimming meet held Oct. 1-3 at the University of South Carolina. River Bluff In ClassContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. LEXINGTON, S.C. – White Knoll High School recognized its 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame Class during halftime of the Oct. 10 football game against Dutch Fork. This year’s inductees include Austin Dunn, Salle’ Horner, Anna Oswald, and Jamal Lackey. In addition, longtime athletic trainer Sheila Gordon was honored as one of fiveContinue Reading
From the Major League Bass Tour Pictured Landon Lawson (Jonesborough, TN) and Kaleb Turner (Hartwell, GA) took home the win in the Boater and Co-Angler Divisions respectively in the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Tournament on Lake Murray. Boater Landon Lawson of Jonesborough, Tennessee, caught a two-day total ofContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – River Springs Elementary recently received a special gift inspired by The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel Nason. A parent hand-crafted and donated a quilt to the school library to match the story’s theme. The book tells the tale of a little ghost who feelsContinue Reading