By Radley West Vacation has a funny way of making people think they have two options: stay perfectly on track or completely fall off. Most people choose the second one. Listen, you’re supposed to relax on vacation. But there’s a difference between enjoying your time and coming home feeling likeContinue Reading
Using a familiar tennis motion can help prevent slicing and improve power By Robin All A simple visual can help prevent one of the most common problems among senior golfers—rolling the clubface open during the backswing, which often leads to slicing on long shots. One effective technique is to thinkContinue Reading
More than 100 powerboats expected; helicopter tours offer new way to view the event The Dam Boat Run returns to Lake Murray May 28–30, bringing more than 100 powerboats from across the country to the Midlands. This year introduces a new way for spectators to experience the event, with publicContinue Reading
Free community event at Saluda Shoals Park aims to raise awareness and support for those experiencing chronic homelessness The City of Columbia Homeless Services, Rapid Shelter Columbia Foundation, and BAPS Charities will host the annual Spirit of Service: Walk-Run on May 31 at 10 a.m. to benefit Rapid Shelter Columbia.Continue Reading
The fourth annual Black Eats Week 803 celebration returns June 22 – 28, and registration is now open for Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, caterers, private chefs, bakeries, and creameries throughout the Midlands and surrounding areas. An official Best of Black Eats Week 803 Festival and Food Competition will be heldContinue Reading
Major League Fishing brings three-day national tournament to Columbia, showcasing region as premier bass fishing destination COLUMBIA, S.C. – Major League Fishing returns to the Midlands May 28–30 for the 43rd annual Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American Championship Presented by T-H Marine at Lake Murray. The three-day tournament, hosted byContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – One of the Midlands’ most beloved summer traditions will return Saturday, July 4, 2026, as Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration lights up the sky with fireworks launched from Spence Island and Dreher Island. Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC), the annual patriotic eventContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. After waiting out three days due to rainy weather, Saluda softball finally punched its ticket back to the Class 2A final. The Lady Tigers defeated Chesnee 7-2 to win the Upper State title. They jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning after capitalizingContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For the 21st consecutive season—and 11th in Lexington County—summer will once again feature Coastal Plain League action from the Lexington County Blowfish. The new season kicks off Thursday on the road against the Florence Flamingos. On Friday, the Blowfish officially open their home schedule against theContinue Reading
Photos by GoFlashwin.com By Thomas Grant Jr. The resilient post-season run that saw River Bluff baseball prevail in four elimination games ended Saturday night at defending Class 5A Division I champion James Island. The Gators fell 3-1 to the Trojans last Saturday in the deciding game. A Sam Turner sacrificeContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A second straight title in golf and a return to the state baseball semifinals highlight the past week in River Bluff sports. On Tuesday at Shaftesbury Glen in Conway, the Gators managed to turn their small first-round lead in the Class 5A Division I tournament intoContinue Reading