The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct temporary nighttime lane closures on the new bridge over the Saluda River (Exit 108 B-A) for two nights during the week of February 24. The nighttime closures are necessary to install new overhead signage over the bridge as part of Phase 1Continue Reading

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced Melissa Lindler has been named as the District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s South Carolina District Office located in Columbia. As District Director Lindler will oversee SBA operations across the state, ensuring entrepreneurs and small business owners have access toContinue Reading

Second District Dispatch February 2025 By Congressman Joe Wilson I am grateful to have attended the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. Last year, the people spoke, and Republicans achieved a government trifecta securing the Presidency, the House, and the Senate. President Donald TrumpContinue Reading

By Dee Griffin Yoga is more than just physical exercise. It is a comprehensive practice that includes different elements to improve strength, flexibility, mental clarity and emotional calmness. Yoga is a health practice that originated in India and combines physical postures, meditation, and breathing exercises. Yoga has been practiced forContinue Reading

By Eileen renders You may know someone who has recently had stomach flu. It is also called gastroenteritis. Notice the ending “it is” that always indicates inflammation. This norovirus can have a sudden onset and can cause intense pain with stomach cramping pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is important toContinue Reading

Lake Murray Elementary School (LMES) is undergoing a colorful transformation thanks to the hard work of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and the generosity of Lake Murray Elementary families. Funds raised during this year’s Captain’s Craze fundraiser have helped make big improvements around the school, with some of the mostContinue Reading

IRMO –Schools from Lexington-Richland School District Five recently announced their 2025-26 Teachers of the Year & Support Employees of the Year. Teacher of the Year winners from each school include: Kamela Oxner-West (Academy For Success), Leigh Carpenter (Adult Education), April Siders (Ballentine Elementary), Jessica Hidalgo (Center for Advanced Technical Studies),Continue Reading