The annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray will be held July 2. The event is now in its 34th year, and presented by Lexington Medical Center. At noon, the annual boat parade will take place and this year’s theme is “Honoring our Heroes.” Enjoy the patriotic display asContinue Reading
Following a jury trial this month, a Lexington County jury has convicted Ronald Wood, 64, of Burglary – First Degree. The burglary was committed during the day at a home located on Old Charleston Highway in Lexington County on April 23, 2021. Wood was caught by a family member ofContinue Reading
Fourteen Lexington-Richland School District Five students have been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. The 14 students who were selected will receive up to $24,000 in fellowship funds from the program while they complete a degree leading to initial teacher certification. The students include: Emma Carter (Chapin High, ClemsonContinue Reading
The Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation has proclaimed West Columbia, SC resident Evelyn G. Jones Williams as a “Living Legend” in honor of her military service and 100th birthday on December 8, 2021. A ceremony was held on May 26th at NHC (National Healthcare), 2993 Sunset Blvd,Continue Reading
Award is the namesake of the late Milton Kimpson By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Columbia Police Chief William H. “Skip” Holbrook both received the MILTON KIMPSON COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD for 2022 during the 58th-annual awards presentation luncheon hosted by the Greater Columbia Community RelationsContinue Reading
The Greater Columbia Rose Society is holding their next meeting 3 pm June 26 at Kremser’s Plant Farm & Nursery, 208 Buckhead Lane in Swansea. It will be a learning session and is intended to help everyone look at their own roses and gardens a little more closely. There willContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) is pleased to announce Abigail Turner of Horse Creek Academy in Aiken, as the Second District of South Carolina’s 2022 Congressional Art Competition winner. “The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists in the Second Congressional District of South CarolinaContinue Reading
Fort Jackson’s friends and neighbors are invited to share, once again, in the evening’s festivities. “You asked for it and we have answered,” said Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis “For the first time in years, we invite everybody to celebrate Independence Day with us.” The Master ofContinue Reading
Lexington Medical Center received an Emmy® award for a video documentary it produced about a hospital employee who lost her husband and father to COVID-19. The Regional Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented the Emmy at its annual awards ceremony in Atlanta on Saturday.Continue Reading
Amid growing threats by the pro-abortion terror group Jane’s Revenge, State House District 85 Republican nominee Jay Kilmartin has called for law enforcement to investigate and take action to protect potential victims across South Carolina. “Jane’s Revenge has already committed acts of terror after the release of the leaked opinion ofContinue Reading
Camp Cole recently completed its Pollinator Plantation Project with support from a Conservation Education Mini-Grant from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District. Camp Cole, an accessible, inclusive camp and retreat center for children, teens and adults facing illnesses, disabilities and life challenges, was named Richland County Government and CommunityContinue Reading