COLUMBIA – Prisma Health has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies for 2025—an honor that highlights the healthcare system’s commitment to excellence in patient care, workplace innovation, and cutting-edge technology. The recognition is particularly notable as Prisma Health is one of only 36 healthContinue Reading
The gardenia’s perfume remains as magical as ever. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Squall lines, thunder and lighting, and tornadoes signify the changing of the guard. Winter’s heavy air gives way to lighter air, and soon air conditioning will cool the masses. The night air will be locked away.Continue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA, SC — All patients who received further medical evaluation and treatment following Thursday’s Pine Ridge Middle School bus incident have been released from hospitals, according to district reports. The incident, along Interstate 77 south, occurred about 50-60 miles from the school, as three buses were heading back afterContinue Reading
Mark your calendars—Irmo is preparing to celebrate global cultures in a big way at the 5th Annual Irmo International Festival on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Moore Park. Admission and parking are free, making it a perfect family-friendly event for all ages. Organizers have packedContinue Reading
Free family event honors 250th anniversary of the American Revolution Families looking for a unique and educational way to spend their Saturday afternoon are invited to attend “The Shot Heard Round The World,” a free community event taking place Saturday, April 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at theContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Barbecue fans, mark your calendars! The wildly popular Southeastern BBQ Showdown is set to make its return to Columbia on April 24–25, 2026, and this time, it’s moving to a new home at Gamecock Park, just outside the University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium. Hosted by theContinue Reading
Looking to soak in the local culture while enjoying fresh produce, artisan goods, and a welcoming community vibe? The Capital City/Lake Murray Country region is a treasure trove of farmers markets that showcase the best of what South Carolina has to offer. Whether you’re a foodie, a fan of handmadeContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Late 1950s. May 1. Riding with Dad by a cement block house. White. A few clothes out back on the clothesline. Diapers mainly. A tricycle with a wheel missing lay over on its side. A few rusty chairs shaded a patch of grass. CloseContinue Reading
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