In response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, Lexington Medical Center is making changes to its COVID-19 vaccine and testing sites. Effective September 7, the vaccine clinic will move to Brookland Baptist Church, located at 1066 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. The vaccine clinic hours will be Monday – Friday fromContinue Reading
Applications are now available to register for the Sharing God’s Love annual golf benefit to be held September 13 at The Spur at Northwoods. The cost is $75 per player, $300 for a foursome. It is a Captain’s choice format, with a 9 am shotgun start. First, second and thirdContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson, Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, has issued the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee completed the markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022: “This year’s National Defense Authorization Act reaffirms Congress’s commitment to our men and womenContinue Reading
Luzianna Purchase recently opened its doors at 7011 St.Andrews Road in the Murraywood Shopping Centre. Introducing charcuterie and PO-boys, the New Orleans-inspired Cajun/Creole foods include specialty salads, sweets, veggies, hummus, meats, cheeses and specialties. Mary Katherine and Thomas Grimoskas had a vision to bring the blend of Nawlins cuisine toContinue Reading
While Richland County will no longer enforce its emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in most school buildings and day cares after a ruling by the S.C. Supreme Court, County Council continues to strongly encourage children and school staff to wear masks. County Council implemented the emergency ordinance on August 16,Continue Reading
Koon’s Watch They’re our most precious cargo—are we securing them safely? Child Passenger Safety Week is later this month. It’s a time for law enforcement agencies across the nation and U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to share important information regarding the appropriate car seat for ourContinue Reading
Platinum-selling group, Sister Hazel, will be bringing their show featuring new music and hits to play The Irmo Okra Strut Festival September 25. Fans can expect brand-new Sister Hazel songs like “When Love Takes Hold” and “You Won’t See Me Again,” as well as popular fan favorites like, “All ForContinue Reading
Having grown up in the district herself, Haley Griggs cares passionately about the quality of the education our children receive. She is committed to restoring the district to its status as one of the best in the Southeast. I work with Haley every day, so I can speak to herContinue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The 17th annual COPS 4 FOSTER KIDS bowling tournament – aimed at improving the lives of foster children in Richland County – netted more than $23,130 this year, beating the previously held 2019 record of $21,000. The tournament was held, as it is every year,Continue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement: “I sadly need to amend my media statement yesterday calling for Joe Biden to resign for endangering American families, leaving them vulnerable to terrorist attacks. I had purposefully not called for the firing the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General MarkContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The pressure is on lawmakers to return to Columbia and hold an emergency session to revise a law that prohibits mask mandates in schools. The latest push comes from the State Department of Health and Environmental Control. With COVID-19 cases spiking in schools statewide, the board ofContinue Reading