May 1, 1951 – August 11, 2025 IN THE CARE OF Dunbar Funeral Home – Dutch Fork Chapel Samuel Dillard Mathias “Sammie/Sam”, 74 of Chapin, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 after a brief illness. Born May 1, 1951 in Columbia, SC, he was the youngest son of the late DavidContinue Reading
Photo by Terrell Maxwell Photography The second annual 803 Day Celebration, held August 1–3, brought more than 2,000 people together for a weekend of Midlands pride, fun, and community spirit. Events included a sponsor mixer in West Columbia, a 5K Run/Walk in Forest Acres, a citywide scavenger hunt through RichlandContinue Reading
Starting August 18, Literacy SC will launch Road to Work, a free, year-round job readiness program for adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Classes meet twice a week at Transitions Homeless Center in downtown Columbia. The program focuses on practical employment skills—finding the right job match, completing applications, preparing forContinue Reading
The Lexington County Museum has received two generous grants to help preserve history and share it with the community. A grant from the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation will assist with the upkeep of the museum’s 30 historic structures and the care of its extensive collection. Founded in 1993 by businessmanContinue Reading
Tree bark’s “tattoos” age more gracefully than human tattoos. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Young with her whole life in front of her, her complexion was flawless. On her left shoulder in forever flight was the blue outline of a butterfly. Ought to be a story there I thought. “TellContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. — One Columbia for Arts and Culture is turning the page to an exciting new chapter as it expands its commitment to supporting the city’s vibrant creative community. With a new headquarters, the launch of a grassroots artist grant, and the next round of its popular artist-in-residence program,Continue Reading
Before the dejection set in. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net May 2011. Jennifer’s email cut to the chase “We want you to write a play for Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play, Swamp Gravy.” “Me, write a play,” I replied. “I don’t even go to plays.” “That’s okay. We loveContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson The Republican House and Senate delivered the One Big Beautiful Bill to Republican President Donald Trump for his signature. On behalf of American families, earlier this month President Trump signed the bill into law, allowing for limited government to prevail over big government. Passage of thisContinue Reading
By Radley West I failed a client whose goal was to lose weight. Unfortunately, in my world this is not a new or unique event. However, there’s more to this story and why it is important. My client planned to get to the gym three times per week and trackContinue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond has announced a free, in-person Notary Public Seminar will be held on Monday, August 11, at Midlands Technical College’s Airport Campus. The seminar will take place in the Academic Center Auditorium, Room 116, located at 1260 Lexington Drive in WestContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolinians will soon be carrying driver’s licenses and ID cards with a bold new look. The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) has announced a redesign of the state’s licenses and ID cards, featuring vibrant images that highlight the Palmetto State’s natural beauty and heritage—alongContinue Reading