Lexington — Lifelong Lexington County resident and small business owner Jason Guerry has officially filed to run for Lexington County Council District 7, pledging a business-minded approach to addressing growth and infrastructure challenges. The Republican primary is scheduled for June 9, 2026. Guerry said his campaign will focus on improvingContinue Reading
Representatives from Dominion Energy and community partners traveled to Washington to meet with elected officials and advocate for continued federal funding of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides critical financial support to eligible households for energy costs. The meetings were held in conjunction with LIHEAP Action Day,Continue Reading
Evette expresses support for organization’s mission to advance workforce health and wellbeing By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Days after the official launch of the South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition (SCHBC), members of the coalition met with S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette at her State House office in Columbia to discussContinue Reading
SCDNR’s Chief of Wildlife named to national hall of fame By Tom Mullikin In the world of wildlife conservation, few honors carry the weight of induction into the National Bobwhite and Grasslands Initiative Hall of Fame. Reserved for individuals and groups whose work has left a lasting mark on theContinue Reading
LEXINGTON — The Lexington County Department of Public Works is inviting residents, businesses and community stakeholders to attend a series of open house meetings as part of the development of the county’s Transportation Improvement Plan. The long-range planning effort focuses on preserving and enhancing Lexington County’s transportation system to improveContinue Reading
South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition launches statewide – Press events slated for end of March The South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition officially launches today, marking the evolution of the South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge into a year-round coalition focused on advancing workforce health, wellbeing, and organizational resilience across South CarolinaContinue Reading
Mark Hammond has announced the launch of a new online registration system for trademarks, service marks and livestock brands through the South Carolina Secretary of State’s Office. “As Secretary of State, I am committed to making it easier for customers to submit filings quickly and efficiently,” Hammond said. “Our newContinue Reading
The City of Cayce has announced that South Carolina State University is expanding its footprint in the Midlands with the development of a new 42,000-square-foot Research & Extension campus at 1801 Charleston Highway in Cayce. The facility will serve as the university’s largest Research & Extension location in the stateContinue Reading
“It has been an honor to serve the county I have always called home” – Councilman Livingston By Paul Livingston It’s hard to say goodbye. That’s particularly true when you’re engaged in what was a labor of love. My 35 years as a member of Richland County Council have beenContinue Reading
Columbia took a major step toward shaping the future of its riverfront at the Dec. 16 City Council meeting, approving a professional services contract with Field Operations LLC to lead planning and design of a comprehensive master plan for the Riverfront District and a schematic design for a new RiverfrontContinue Reading
Richland County Councilman Jason Branham announces he will not seek re-election to county council in 2026, concluding his current term representing District 1. “I grew up in Richland County with a deep respect for public service,” Branham says. “From an early age, I followed local news, learned our state’s history,Continue Reading