COLUMBIA – Discount admission and ride tickets are now on sale for the 2025 South Carolina State Fair, returning to Columbia October 8–19. Fairgoers can save up to 50 percent by purchasing in advance, now through October 7, at participating Circle K locations or online at SCStateFair.org. “Your South CarolinaContinue Reading
The Midlands Striper Club held its annual Ladies Tournament on Lake Murray September 20, enjoying beautiful weather and strong competition from 12 female anglers. A total of 15 striped bass were brought to the scales, weighing 59.89 pounds overall with a 3.99-pound average. Several participants brought in a full two-fishContinue Reading
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: Owning property in more than one state can be a wonderful way to diversify your lifestyle or investments. Maybe you enjoy summers in the mountains and winters at the beach, or perhaps you own a family cabin in another state in additionContinue Reading
The Columbia Philatelic Society, South Carolina’s oldest active stamp club, invites the public to its Winter Stamp and Postcard Show on Friday, October 10 (11 a.m.–6 p.m.) and Saturday, October 11 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) at the Tri-City Leisure Center, 485 Brooks Avenue, West Columbia. Vendors from Florida to Virginia willContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. (September 22, 2025) — The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation has awarded 16 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants to educators across the district this fall. The $7,480 in grant funding will support innovative classroom projects benefiting 2,243 students in 11 schools. Pictured above are Lake MurrayContinue Reading
State shooting facility said to be one of the premier ranges in the Southeastern U.S. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. As a boy growing up in central South Carolina I had a passion for shooting-sports and hunting (mostly deer and wild hogs, some rabbits and I enjoyed dove shoots withContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — White Knoll High School CATE/AVID teacher John Trowbridge has been named the 2025 Everyday Champion Award winner for 6–12 educators by the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). Trowbridge was first selected as a finalist in August and completed a rigorous application process that included submitting aContinue Reading
IRMO – Dr. Tim Swick, Dual Enrollment Lead for Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been selected as a 2025–26 Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Responsible AI Fellow. “I am honored and excited to be named a Responsible AI Fellow with CSTA,” said Dr. Swick. “This opportunity will not only allowContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Regardless of where one lives, many of us suffer from allergy symptoms sometime during the year. For others, allergy symptoms are relentless throughout the year. Allergies can be in the form of pollen, pet dander, or bee venom. Allergies can also arise from specific foods, but doContinue Reading
By Robin All Last week we focused on the backswing. Now let’s look at the finish. As we age, flexibility decreases, and with it, distance off the tee. Many players try to generate more turn in the swing but keep their feet planted. The result? Less power and poor direction.Continue Reading
By Radley West I have written about the cost of hiring an expert and the value of real expertise. But today, I want to take that idea a step further — because spending money on knowledge means nothing if you don’t actually use it. We live in a world whereContinue Reading