SOUTH CHINA SEA (August 22, 2019) – Junior Officer of the Deck Ensign Jasmine Walker, from Lexington, South Carolina, establishes bridge-to-bridge communications with another marine vessel while standing watch on the bridge aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of Commander, Amphibious SquadronContinue Reading
The 14th annual Irmo Community Prayer Breakfast will be held September 26 from 7:30 – 9 am. Keynote speakers will be Brittany Maier and Tammy Maier-Scher. Breakfast will be sponsored by Steve Arnold, Owner of Chick-fil-A, Ballentine. The breakfast will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 6952 St.Continue Reading
The Ballentine Community Center is offering a Watercolors Continued class September 9 from 10:15 am – 12:30 pm. The watercolor painting class is designed to help beginners, as well as experienced painters reinforce their painting skills, learn new watercolor techniques and gain the confidence to become an independent watercolor painter.Continue Reading
The South Carolina State Fair is accepting entries for this year’s competitive exhibits. More than $300,000 in premiums will be offered in agriculture, art, crafts, flowers, and livestock again during this year’s 150th anniversary fair, which runs October 9-20. “Our competitive events are a hallmark of our annual fair andContinue Reading
On Monday, August 26th, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will embark on his annual district Bus Tour. Congressman Wilson will travel to all five counties of South Carolina’s Second Congressional District to visit with constituents, discuss their concerns, and share updates on his work in Congress. Monday, August 26, 2019 9:15AM: BTDContinue Reading
Starting this week, the Comet has formed new relationships with Columbia College, and School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties to where their students, employees and faculty can show their ID cards and receive a free ride on all of the Comet fixed route buses, unrestricted. The new partnershipsContinue Reading
The Second Annual Justin Pepper 5K (JP5K) will hit the streets of Chapin on Saturday, August 31, with a new route and a renewed purpose to raise scholarship funds for deserving high school students with a passion for community service. According to Justin Pepper Foundation CEO and race organizer KariContinue Reading
Fort Jackson will host its annual 5K run/walk honoring fallen soldiers and the survivors of soldiers at 8 a.m. Sept. 14, at Hilton Field. This is an annual event to help bring awareness to fallen soldiers and their sacrifices. This event builds support for the families of those killed inContinue Reading
Representative Nathan Ballentine held his regular Community Cookout earlier this month where more than 20 local, state and national officials were in the crowd to meet with voters. Nathan has held this free event every two years since he was first elected in 2005. Notable attendees were US Senator LindseyContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful will hold an Adopt-A-Highway & Adopt-A-Street Cleanup this Saturday, August 24. Volunteers will be removing litter from roads throughout Lexington and Richland Counties, as well as the City of Columbia. If you are driving throughout the Midlands and you see litter pick-up in progress signs orContinue Reading
The SC Disability Employment Coalition will host a free employment workshop for individuals with disabilities in West Columbia August 27 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. The Disability Benefits & Employment: Make It Work for You event will explore myths of how work affects disability benefits and will be held atContinue Reading