It’s been 100 years since the 19th Amendment passed, which gave women the right to vote, and the South Carolina State Museum is honoring the 100th Anniversary with a new exhibit, A Voice of Her Own: South Carolina Women in Politics. To celebrate, the museum is offering free general admissionContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Chapin Town Council made a property tax millage rate adjustment for the Tax Year but it will have a very small impact on taxpayers. The adjustment, adopted unanimously at the Aug. 4 council meeting, will increase taxesContinue Reading
By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Petty Officer 2nd Class Travis Curlee, a native of Winnsboro, South Carolina, is serving aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort as part of the efforts by the U.S Navy in response to COVID-19. Comfort arrived in New York withContinue Reading
LEXINGTON TWO TO PROVIDE FREE BREAKFAST, LUNCH BAGS AT SCHOOL SITES AND BY BUS AS LONG AS SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED Lexington Two will serve free breakfast and lunch weekdays, Monday through Friday, to any child in need while schools are closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Meals for youthContinue Reading
While it is imperative for local government to continue to operate during States of Emergency, it is equally imperative for local governments to take steps to minimize the need for large gatherings in order to protect public health and safety and the health and safety of local government officials andContinue Reading
In light of the current health challenge, the members of the Lexington Woman’s Club will not hold their tournament on March 30 and have decided to cancel the event for this year.Continue Reading
Featuring over 50 wines for tasting and 18 of the Midlands’ best restaurants Tasting Notes is the annual wine and food celebration to benefit the SC Philharmonic. World-class vintners and the best restaurants in Columbia set the stage for an evening of epicurean delights. We also host a large silentContinue Reading
As the Coronavirus continues to attack, it is important to stay healthy and safe. Please use the below information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to help keep you, your family, and your friends protected against this disease. SymptomsThis illness has been recorded with a spectrum of severity, fromContinue Reading
Four-Time 5A State Championship Dutch Fork High School Football Team was recognized Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the Statehouse. Pictured are: Dutch Fork High School Football Team, Coach Tom Knotts, Representative Micah Caskey and Representative Chip HugginsContinue Reading
The Class 5A State Championship Chapin High School Cheerleaders were recognized at the Statehouse on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Pictured are: Head Coach Vicki Williams, Asst Coach Billie Williams, Principal Michael Ames Senator Ronnie Cromer, Representative Nathan Ballentine & Representative Chip HugginsContinue Reading
Global expedition leader says “big announcement” planned for the 5th annual event By Alex Junes-Ward COLUMBIA, S.C. – Global Eco Adventures, Inc. (GEA) will host its 5th annual ECO BALL at Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Wed. evening, Apr. 22 – Earth Day 2020 – and will present awards for Environmental Champion of the Year, Environmental LegislatorContinue Reading