Amanda and her brother Matt have a chiropractic practice in Irmo called Midlands Family Chiropractic. But before that, they were OUR superstars. Jeff embarked on his first field trip to the zoo while he was in kindergarten. I was a nervous wreck worrying that no one would sit next toContinue Reading
Most school district’s welcomed students back to school this week in South Carolina. In Lexington, GMM Insurance co-workers sent their children off to school this week. Little Jack (pictured above) started in the Toddler Room and his sister, Claire, is in 6th grade. Paul and Ashley are their proud parents.Continue Reading
The South Carolina Women’s Open will be held in Blythewood, South Carolina at Cobblestone Park Golf Club this weekend August 11-15. This championship is an official LPGA Legends Tour points event. The South Carolina Women’s Open was established in 2018 by The Women’s South Carolina Golf Association, is non-profit organizationContinue Reading
Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) teacher Dr. Martin Cwiakala was a judge at the 2022 Spaceport America Cup in Southern New Mexico June 20-June 25. The Spaceport America Cup is an international intercollegiate rocket engineering competition hosted by Spaceport America and the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA). MoreContinue Reading
Richland County has a history of using drone technology for mapping and emergency planning, but now staff are taking the technology to new fields – literally. The county’s Geographic Information Systems division (GIS) and pilot Ben Jones are partnering with the county’s Conservation Division to fly small, unmanned aerial devicesContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard As summer winds down and families gear up to return to school, we look forward to a new school year fresh with opportunity. Hopefully, backpacks are being filled with supplies, the wardrobe is being refreshed with new pieces, after school arrangements are made, schedules are shared, andContinue Reading
Global expedition leader receives two national awards in July By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, a global expedition leader and chair of the S.C. Floodwater Commission, was named to the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame as a “distinguished master” on July 16: The induction taking placeContinue Reading
With 40 years of professional experience, Lexington County School District One Food Service and Nutrition Director Sally B. Nicholson, RDN, LD, announces her retirement, effective August 5, after six years with the district. During her time with Lexington District One, Nicholson oversaw nutrition at 31 schools, operated a summer feedingContinue Reading
Hundreds of South Carolina’s top delinquent taxpayers paid the state more than $8.5 million in 2021 after their debts were published online. The payments mean some of those owing the most in state tax debt have paid a total of more than $17 million over the past two years inContinue Reading
The State Museum will wrap up its summer laser light show series with a special themed evening August 19 with shows featuring iconic hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Guests are invited to dress up and see songs from their favorite artists, including AC/DC, Aerosmith, Beastie Boys, Green DayContinue Reading
BY: Edward M. “JIB” Colie III I have alwqys been ben fond of electric cars so when I was 12 years old I assembled one out of cast off parts. In one aspect it was a success but In three ways it was a failure. My EV started with aContinue Reading