Lexington School District One has opted to have separate positions for its school’s athletics director and head coach. River Bluff and Gilbert implemented that change prior to the start of this school year. As the football season comes to an end, Pelion and Lexington are following suit. The past twoContinue Reading
Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) is calling on the community for support during a critical time. The unexpected closure of Richland Mall last year left CCT without a home, forcing the organization into a challenging and costly relocation process. Already dealing with the lingering financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, theContinue Reading
Dear Editor, It’s obvious that how the “WE SAY ” on the Christmas magnets came about has confused many people. The Bill O’Reilly information piece should help to clarify the start of WE SAY. https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2016/12/14/oreilly_we_won_the_war_on_christmas_its_over.html As O’Reilly pointed out there were companies who told their employeesContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Lexington County could see hundreds of new jobs as two large companies consider investments that would total approximately $250 million. The investments came to light at the Dec. 10 council meeting after Lexington County Council revealed negotiation agreements are underway with the companies. Canadian beverage manufacturer CardiffContinue Reading
South Carolina Legislature Passes Anti-Bullying/School Safety Proviso 1.103 In May 2024, the South Carolina Legislature enacted Proviso 1.103, known as the Anti-Bullying/School Safety Proviso. This legislation mandates that all school districts in South Carolina implement a policy restricting student access to personal electronic communication devices during the instructional day byContinue Reading
West Columbia, S.C. – Moore Bradley Myers is pleased to announce the addition of two new Associates, Joshua S. E. “Josh” Martin and Madison B. Kelly, to its growing team of attorneys. Josh Martin, a Columbia-area native, graduated from Dutch Fork High School, Presbyterian College, and the University of SouthContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The annual All-Star high school football games in Myrtle Beach and Spartanburg will feature a bevy of Lake Murray-based players and coaches. Airport head coach Shane Fidler is the quarterbacks coach for the South team at the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl starting at noon at DougContinue Reading
Whitney Ann Wilks and Nicholas Alexandru Goodwin, both of Chapin, South Carolina, are excited to announce their engagement. The couple will be married on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Gateway Baptist Church. The ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will be officiated by Pastor Don Brock. A reception willContinue Reading
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson, Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House voted on passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The bill now awaits approval by the Senate, then will be sent to the President forContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, December 10, to celebrate the grand opening of Bart’s Crazy Good Coffee Shop and Bistro in Ballentine. More than just a coffee shop, Bart’s offers a full menu featuring sandwiches, pastries, and even homemade gourmet ice cream. WithContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It was a day of mixed news for Lexington girls’ basketball. The Lady Wildcats moved into the S.C. Basketball Coaches Association’s Class 5A Division I top 10 for the first time this season. They jumped to eighth in the poll after winning their first four games.Continue Reading