Sara Goldsby, Director of the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), received the 12th Annual Ramstad/Kennedy Award for Outstanding Leadership this morning (June 6) during the Annual Meeting of the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors Inc. (NASADAD). Established in honor ofContinue Reading
A Celebration of Life Service for Charles “Charlie” Logan Higgins, Sr., 77, was held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. Mr. Higgins passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Prisma Health Heart Hospital. He was born in Columbia, the oldest son of the lateContinue Reading
The local branch of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (SCNAREB) is offering a free housing platform in conjunction with BB&T for potential homeowners this Monday, June 24 from 10 am to 4 pm, at the parking lot of First Nazareth Baptist Church at 2351 Gervais Street, Columbia. The homeownership eventContinue Reading
By CT McDonald After going 1-2 in the past weekend’s NC-SC Challenge American Legion Baseball tournament at Newberry, Chapin-Newberry Post 193-24 recorded a loss to Fort Mill in the first of two League V home games this week. The Post 193-24 seniors team took a 12-9 loss to Rowan County,Continue Reading
The next COMET public listening sessions will be held in Chapin this Monday, June 24. The sessions are being held throughout the Midlands to solicit input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvements. Attendees are asked to come and share their comments, concerns and vision for the futureContinue Reading
The Miss South Carolina Pageant will be held 8 pm June 29 at the Township Auditorium in Columbia. The winner will receive a $60,000 scholarship and compete at the Miss America pageant. The Miss South Carolina Teen Pageant will be held 8 pm June 28 at the Township. The winnerContinue Reading
Special needs participants from all over the Midlands, and their families, will spend a day at Lake Murray enjoying waterskiing on an adaptable ski, tubing, and kayaking. The event will be held June 21. Special needs children over the age of six and adults are welcome. Families and siblings areContinue Reading
The Lexington County “Blowfish” Baseball Club, members of the Coastal Plains League, will hold their 3rd annual Veterans Recognition Night on Friday, July 5, 2019 at the stadium located at 474 Ballpark Road, Lexington SC 29072. Festivities will begin at 6:20 PM. Based on the growth of the event fromContinue Reading
On August 28, 2014, Merah, Elias, Nahtahn, Gabriel, and Abigail lost their lives at the hands of their father, Timothy Jones, Jr. The Lexington County jury convicted Jones of five counts of Murder last week on June 4th. Today, the same jury gave these five innocent children the justice theyContinue Reading
Allen Johnson and Jeffrey Vandenberg of PPG Aerospace Coatings Present a grant check to members of the Celebrate Freedom Foundation at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, SC on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. PPG has been a long term supporter of the Foundation’s education and workforce development programs. Continue Reading
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be conducting a Boating Safety Class June 15 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The class will be held at ECPI University, 3rd Floor Classroom, 250 Berryhill Road in Columbia. For more Information and to register contact Clay Goodwin 719-425-5101 or Email: [email protected]. Pre-registrationContinue Reading