Mullikin honored for distinguished federal and state military service By Christopher D. Carter Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin, S.C. State Guard (SCSG), the former commanding general of the SCSG and a former U.S. Army officer, was presented the 2023 William Jasper Freedom Award by the S.C. Chamber ofContinue Reading
Two Lexington-Richland School District Five students have been named semifinalists for the 2024 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, moving to the next round of the selection process to become Coca-Cola Scholars and receive a $20,000 college scholarship. Colby Braden (Chapin High School) and Andy Yang (Dutch Fork High) areContinue Reading
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) has named Doris Gallman Harrison as a 2024 Top Ten Business Woman. ABWA recognizes ten women annually across the nation for their outstanding achievements in career, education, local chapter involvement, and community action. The honoree exemplifies the organization’s vision and mission and is spotlightedContinue Reading
by George Nader Lamar ‘Kid Fire’ Parks will be inducted into the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame on April 24, 2024 at a ceremony in the Airport Sheraton Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. His professional career lasted from 1988 until 1993. Parks began his amateur career atContinue Reading
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Brig. Gen. Kenyon Bell became the new Ogden Air Logistics Complex commander during an Aug. 17 change of command ceremony at the base. In his welcome speech, Bell said he’s looking forward to being commander and to “advancing the nation’s business through the workContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Before embarking on a legendary Major League Baseball career with the New York Yankees, Bobby Richardson perfected his craft in American Legion. The same is true for Columbia native Jerry Martin and the late Billy O’Dell. On Nov. 2, the trio along with three other formerContinue Reading
A Lexington-Richland School District Five director has been named the 2024 recipient of the Phil Acord award by the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA). Director of Personnel Dr. Reggie Wicker was nominated for the award by the President of the SC Early Childhood Association (SCECA) Davida Price. SCECA is anContinue Reading
Gail Barnett received the Aqua Award at Lake Homes Realty’s National Agent Summit for her exceptional achievements in real estate. The Aqua Award is given to agents with a total transaction volume between $3.5 million and $10 million with 20 or more transition sides with a total transaction volume ofContinue Reading
Michael Murphy received the Big Wave Award at Lake Homes Realty’s National Agent Summit for his exceptional achievements in real estate. The Big Wave Award is given to agents with a total transaction volume between $10 million and $25 million with 40 or more transition sides with a total transactionContinue Reading
Award presented on the 50-yard-line during last week’s football game By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was one of five first-responder leaders recognized by Benedict College for “Outstanding Service to the College and the Community” in appreciation of first responders on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. TheContinue Reading
Eleventh Circuit Deputy Solicitor Rhonda Wallace Patterson received the 2023 Ernest F. Hollings Award for Excellence in State Prosecution for General Sessions last week at the South Carolina Solicitors’ Association Annual Conference. The award has been given to the top prosecutor in the State of South Carolina since 1997. TheContinue Reading