Running on a platform addressing todays issues, local business owner Elizabeth Barnhardt announced her campaign for Lexington Five School Board. Barnhardt said, “I have a robust agenda that puts kids first and focuses on academics.” She added “It is the parents who are the primary stakeholders of their children. IContinue Reading
Forms are now available to register to play in Sharing God’s Love 13th annual fundraising golf tournament. The captain’s choice, shotgun start is scheduled for 9 am September 12 at The Spur at Northwoods. The $80 per player fee includes 18 holes of play, cart, goodie bag, refreshments, bag lunchContinue Reading
For more than 60 years, Dr. Seuss’s illustrations have brought a visual realization to his fantastic and imaginary worlds. His artistic talent went far beyond the printed page and yet, to this day, his Secret Art Collection is virtually unknown to the general public. Throughout his lifetime, Theodor Seuss GeiselContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The congested roads and stalled traffic throughout Lexington County are in for a fix. Lexington County Council gave final approval at the July 26 meeting to a penny sales tax proposal that would fund millions in road improvements throughout Lexington County. It was a unanimous vote thatContinue Reading
Multiples of the Midlands (The MoM Club) will host its fall/winter consignment sale this Saturday, August 6 from 7 am to noon. The M.O.M. Sale is held bi-annually, featuring gently-used items for children at greatly reduced prices. Organized by volunteer members of The MoM Club, shoppers will find a varietyContinue Reading
Wine and Food Tasting Raises Money for Holistic Health Support Programs The Lexington Medical Center Foundation will host “Wine on the River” at the West Columbia Riverwalk on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The annual event features live music and wine, craft beer and culinary tastings. This year,Continue Reading
Columbia Children’s Theatre will present Matilda the Musical August 5 – 7 and August 12 – 14, at CA Johnson High School (2219 Barhamville Road, Columbia). Show times are August 5 at 7 pm; August 6 at 2 and 7 pm; August 7 at 3 pm; August 12 at 7Continue Reading
Sales Tax Holiday Weekend August 5-7 Computers, clothes, school supplies, and a variety of other items can be bought free of Sales Tax during South Carolina’s annual 72-hour Sales Tax Holiday. The 2022 Tax Free Weekend takes place August 5, through August 7. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR)Continue Reading
The Big Red Barn Retreat has announced its Fifth Annual Fall Jam at the Ballpark 2022 concert. The concert will be held on October 8 at Segra Park: Home of the Columbia Fireflies, and gates open at 5 pm. The concert will feature Country Music Artist Chris Lane as theContinue Reading
To ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the Saluda Hydroelectric Project, Dominion Energy will launch a multi-year project to service its five intake towers near the Lake Murray dam. Crews will begin inspecting the intake towers in early August and continue through the end of September. The fiveContinue Reading
Join the Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) this Friday night at a special back-to-school event: Reading Under the Lights! This night of family fun will include free books for children, food and drinks, and activities for all ages! There will be several special guests reading to the young people. BringContinue Reading