Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) has announced the Koger Center for the Arts as a recipient of the 2025 South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the state’s highest recognition for outstanding contributions to the arts. The Koger Center, honored in the Government category, is recognizedContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Diesel Laptops, a Columbia-based provider of diagnostic tools for commercial truck and equipment repair, celebrated its 10th anniversary on March 7. During the celebration, Richland County Council Vice Chair Derrek Pugh (District 2) delivered remarks, recognizing the company’s growth and impact over the past decade. Since itsContinue Reading
March 27, 2025 By Akil E. Ross, Sr. There are significant opportunities on the horizon for our students, thanks to the passage of the 2024 bond referendum. School District Five will enhance the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program to prepare our students for the future of work. The establishmentContinue Reading
By Robin All One of the oldest golf instructions is to turn your belt buckle toward the target at the finish of your swing! Sounds simple but you can’t do it, unless you shift your weight to the front foot and bring the back foot up on to the endContinue Reading
IRMO – Piney Woods Elementary School Reading Coach has received the Distinguished Teacher of Literacy Award by the Columbia Area Literacy Association, the local council associated with the Palmetto State Literacy Association. Dr. Scott Johnson is involved in the Palmetto State Literacy Association as the Legislative Chairperson and the localContinue Reading
Potential students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025. Parents of children meeting this age eligibility can apply now by bringing the following to their zoned elementary schools during normal school hours, excluding school holidays: · The student’s legal birth certificate · One proof of residency,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 11th annual Lexington County Chili Cookoff co-sponsored by the Lexington County Blowfish netted a valuable donation to the Lexington Police Department Foundation.Blowfish co-owner Bill Shanahan and Old Mill Brewpub owner John Clinger presented a $5,000 check during the March 19 meeting at the VIP StadiumContinue Reading
The state’s new SCDNR Director is leading the way in galvanizing enthusiasm and partnering-participation in cleanup efforts around South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the near-seven weeks since Dr. Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin assumed the reigns as director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR),Continue Reading
IRMO, SC – Officer Todd Minemier, School Resource Officer (SRO) at Lake Murray Elementary School, has been named the 2025 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by American Legion Post 6. Minemier was nominated by his Richland County Sheriff’s Department supervisors in recognition of his outstanding service. Each year, AmericanContinue Reading
March 19, 2025, LEXINGTON, S.C. —Bald Cypress Builders owners Amelia and Matt Pocta recently presented a generous gift of $1,500 to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. This kind corporate donation will provide support to the Lexington Technology Center’s Building Construction Program in Lexington County School District One. The Building Construction ProgramContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic will presents the 11th Anniversary of Tasting Notes March 31 from 6:30 – 9:30 PM at the SC State Museum (301 Gervais Street). Tasting Notes is the orchestra’s signature fundraising event. The wine and food celebration will raise funds this year to support the organization’s artistic,Continue Reading