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
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
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
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
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
This First Friday, September 3rd, the Rob Shaw Gallery and Framing is hosting an opening reception from 6-9 PM of new works by Kim Oakley Case and Will South. Kim Oakley Case is a visual artist focusing on fine art portrait photography. Hallmarks of her work are richness and whimsy.Continue Reading
In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks that occurred in New York City (World Trade Center), Pentagon, and Pennsylvania. Fort Jackson honors the fallen heroes that sacrificed their lives on that day by executing a wreath-laying ceremony on Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. at CentennialContinue Reading
By Alex Junes-Ward Four members of the South Carolina Black Belt Hall of Fame received Global Eco Adventures’ (GEA) coveted IRONMAN award during an awards luncheon held at Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar in northeast Columbia, Thurs., Aug. 26. The GEA awards recognized Mr. Keith Vitali, Mr. Bruce Brutschy,Continue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Palmetto Pride, South Carolina’s anti-litter task force, announced its clean-up numbers for trash pick-up during the statewide South Carolina Seven (SC7) expedition in July. According to Palmetto Pride Executive Director Sarah Lyles, Palmetto Pride volunteers – most of whom were hikers participating in the SC7Continue Reading
By Al Dozier The Lexington-Richland District 5 School Board is getting an earful from parents upset with the guidelines and rules now being enforced because of the coronavirus pandemic.Board members heard some strong comments and curse words. “I had to slam the gavel a few times,” said Board Chairwoman JanContinue Reading
Dutch Fork High School has canceled this Friday’s upcoming football game against Gaffney High out of respect for the passing of one of their players who passed during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 24. The student-athlete was identified as Jack Alkhatib, 17 years old. The Dutch Fork football Twitter account postedContinue Reading