Surrounded by his family, District Five businessman and parent Jason Baynham officially filed for the Richland County seat on the District Five School Board.   “It has been a thrill to get out on the campaign trail and meet our neighbors,” said Baynham.   “Now, the campaign officially begins, andContinue Reading

Columbia, SC – The Richland County Administration Building was filled with fellowship and reminiscence on July 25 as staff gathered to celebrate the retirement of Director of Information Technology, Dale Welch. After more than 28 years of dedicated service to the county, Welch’s retirement marks the end of an era.Continue Reading

Columbia, SC – The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has awarded Columbia Business Broker David Yezbak with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who closed one or more qualified business deals amounting to $10 million and above in total purchase priceContinue Reading

Columbia, SC – Richland County Auditor Paul Brawley has been named president of the South Carolina Association of Auditors, Treasurers and Tax Collectors (SCATT). Brawley, who has served as Richland County’s auditor since 2006, was elected president at SCATT’s statewide conference in February. Brawley expressed his enthusiasm for leading SCATT,Continue Reading

Summer intern Chloe Quinton has made an impact at Dominion Energy in just two months. Since joining the company’s system control and operations planning group in early June, the rising University of South Carolina junior has tackled several projects to support the continued delivery of safe, reliable energy to Dominion Energy’s customers. The SystemContinue Reading

Irmo, SC – DeJorie Monroe, a former resident of Irmo, has been appointed as a Foreign Service Officer in the U.S. Department of State. Monroe’s journey to this esteemed position reflects her dedication to education, international experience, and public service. Educational Background: Monroe’s educational journey began in the Lexington/Richland DistrictContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. Down 7-0 at Forest City after two innings, it appeared the Lexington County Blowfish’s chances as repeating as Coastal Plain League champion were sunk. Over the next seven innings, the Blowfish found their winning “stroke”. They scored 12 unanswered runs and held on for the 12-9Continue Reading

Special from Midlands Striper Club A total of 29 young people participated in the July 20 Lake Murray Youth tournament out ofDreher Island. The Midlands Striper Club held its annual youth tournament in which 48 striped bass werebrought to the scales weighing a total of 190.58 pounds with a 3.97-poundContinue Reading