By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) was out in force ringing the bell (sometimes singing and dancing) for the Salvation Army of the Midlands, all shifts, all day, at both entrances to Walmart in northeast Columbia, Thursday, Dec.Continue Reading
The Alaina Coates FAAM Foundation will be hosting a It Takes A Village community Christmas Celebration this Sunday, December 11 from 2 -5 pm. There will be a mobile video gaming truck, an outdoor Christmas cinema with hot cocoa, personalized crafts, food, music, games, and more. The event is freeContinue Reading
A Biblically themed watercolor and the work of artist Paul Turnbaugh By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I love art; always have. No, I’m not an artist in terms of design and visual arts (drawing, painting, sculpting) by any stretch, though as a kid I was told I had some sortContinue Reading
Dr. Diego Quiroga Ferri discusses the famed Galapagos Islands with Dr. Tom Mullikin’sEcotourism class and others By Alex Junes-Ward COLUMBIA, S.C. – Dr. Diego Quiroga Ferri, president of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (in Ecuador) addressed Dr. Tom Mullikin’s students at the University of South Carolina’s School of Hotel,Continue Reading
The American Pickers are excited to return to South Carolina! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in February 2023. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show followsContinue Reading
Robert W. Gantt, passed away on November, 9, 2022 after a full and extraordinary life. He served on the Lexington Richland Five Board of Trustees for 20 years,10 years as the chairman. He also served as the vice chairman and board secretary. Robert led with compassion, a gentle nature andContinue Reading
Chief Terrence Green is announcing to the Town of Lexington community that our annual Toys for Tots collection has begun and will continue through December 8, 2022, with donation events planned at the Lexington Police Department, Learning Express, the Icehouse Pavilion, Target at Lexington Pavilion, and Walmart. This year, we’reContinue Reading
County representatives recently attended a kickoff event for Lights at Riverbanks Zoo. The group included Councilmembers Cheryl English, Jesica Mackey, Chakisse Newton and Gretchen Barron, County Administrator Leonardo Brown, Assistant Administrators John Thompson and Aric Jensen, County Attorney Patrick Wright, Clerk to Council Anette Kirylo, and their families. This isContinue Reading
As the leftovers are put away and the shopping lists come into focus, criminals spring into action to steal your would-be gifts and money. “This time of year always brings concerns for safety and security,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Distractions a part of the holiday season and theyContinue Reading
Union United Methodist Church is preparing to host the full production of their long-standing tradition, the 29th annual drive-through living nativity, The Living Christmas Story. The event will take place Friday through Sunday, December 2 – 4 from 6:30 pm – 9 pm each night. For more than 20 yearsContinue Reading
The third annual Tinsel Town Market will be held 9 am -2 pm December 3 at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church in Chapin. The event is a fundraiser for Girl Scout Troop 760 and Troop 29036. There will be more than 80 crafters and vendors, as well as several food trucks.Continue Reading