Fireworks with the Phil lit up Segra Park on June 27, bringing together patriotic music, community spirit, and a spectacular fireworks finale. This year’s annual celebration was part of South Carolina’s SC250 observance, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The evening featured a live performance by the SouthContinue Reading

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and United Against Fentanyl (UAF) will host nationwide Walk for Lives 2026 events this Saturday, July 11. The national partnership is in support of DEA’s Fentanyl Free America initiative with more than 100 family-led community events across the United States in a single day.Continue Reading

COLUMBIA – Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is recognizing Amy Roof Hoffman for 20 years of service to the regional tourism organization, celebrating a career that has contributed to tourism promotion and special events throughout the Capital City/Lake Murray Country region. A graduate of Columbia College, Hoffman began her careerContinue Reading

COLUMBIA – Nike officially launched its 10-year partnership with the University of South Carolina on Monday by signing five of the school’s most recognizable student-athletes to its Blue Ribbon Elite Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) program. The inaugural group includes women’s basketball standouts Joyce Edwards and Chloe Kitts, along withContinue Reading

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA), one of the Midlands’ largest pediatric healthcare networks, has announced the appointment of Shannon Godby as its new Director of Human Resources. Godby officially joined the organization on July 6, bringing more than 25 years of human resources leadership experience, including extensiveContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. The Fourth of July weekend coincided with the end of the first half of the regular season for the Lexington County Blowfish. After 26 games, the team had a 13-13 record heading into the All-Star break. On Saturday, Lexington County held its annual holiday intrasquad gameContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant, Jr. The River Bluff team of golf coach Roger Smith, Athletics Director Andrew Peckham, former boys basketball coa h Ben Lee and assistant soccer coach Hank Deer were victorious at the Coaches Association of Women’s Sports golf tournament. The event was held June 19 at the PonderosaContinue Reading