By Kasey Huss This year marks a golden milestone for Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church Preschool in Chapin, SC—50 years of nurturing young minds and hearts. On Sunday, April 27, the preschool will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special service where current preschoolers will sing, followed by a special receptionContinue Reading
Pictured are Saxe Gotha Elementary School winners Hillarie Collins and Tracey Wooten LEXINGTON, S.C. – April 10, 2025 — The Lexington One Educational Foundation has awarded $15,672.74 in Innovation Grants to four elementary schools in Lexington County School District One for the 2025–2026 school year. These Innovation Grants, worth upContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Many of us have lived long enough to see such changes as refrigerators replacing Ice Boxes, Wringer washing machines have been replaced with automatic laundry machines, and cell phones replacing landlines. Food additives and food preservatives extend a processed food’s shelf life, and more. Today, health-conscious individualsContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin Spring signals renewal—gardens, hikes, lighter clothes. But for the roughly 40 percent of Americans carrying extra weight, it’s also a reminder of a heavier burden. Obesity isn’t just about size; it’s a medical domino effect hitting health, wallets, and daily life. Here are the top 10 problemsContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard “I never learned this in school.” “Why don’t they teach this in school?” “I wish they taught this in school.” They do. April is Financial Literacy Month and we recognize the efforts of educators across the state to teach financial literacy / personal finance across the K-12 standards. Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Stormwater Studios invites the community to a magical day of art and nature on Friday, April 12, as part of its Art Day celebration. The highlight of the day is a Butterfly Release overlooking Kinsler Creek at 11:30 a.m., offering a serene and symbolic moment in aContinue Reading
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, has announced the swearing-in of new Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteers for the Lexington County GAL Program. During the swearing-in ceremony, Efrain Irizzary, Phillip Pickard, Patricia Sims, Nicole McMahon, Angela Cerbelli andContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Big wheels, flashing lights, and hands-on fun are headed to town! The third annual Touch-A-Truck event will take place on Friday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at Columbiana Centre, located at 100 Columbiana Circle in Columbia. Families of all ages are invited to this free,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tax season can be stressful, but for many Midlands residents, help is available at no cost. The Cooperative Ministry is once again offering free tax preparation services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for individuals and families earning $67,000 or less annually. The service isContinue Reading
CHAPIN, S.C. – The Chapin Elementary School community has united in support of one of their own – Rosalie, a 4K student recently diagnosed with leukemia. As she undergoes treatment and remains out of the classroom, her school family has stepped up to help ease the burden on her lovedContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – One of Columbia’s most beloved weekly traditions is gaining national attention. Soda City Market has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Farmers Market category, placing it among just 20 markets selected from across the country. The nomination, chosen by a panel ofContinue Reading