The South Carolina State Fair has announced its annual Spring Fair Food Drive-Through will return April 16 – 22. The week-long food event, featuring a wide variety of traditional fair food and drinks, will launch with a special Walk-In Kickoff Day April 15, and culminate with Movie Nights under theContinue Reading
The Historic Melrose Art in the Yard (AIY) returns for the spring and will welcome art lovers and history buffs alike to the historic, downtown Columbia neighborhood. Artists and artisans will sell their original work and as an added bonus, Historic Columbia’s Palladium Tour coincides with the festival. The eventContinue Reading
Wridz, a third option for rideshare has opened for business in Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Charleston. Wridz calls itself “The Evolution Of Rideshare” and is currently in 16 cities and quickly expanding. What sets Wridz apart from Uber and Lyft is it’s subscription based model for the drivers. This putsContinue Reading
Carolina Cup Party said to be event of the season By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Resplendent in his customary white three-piece suit hand-made by Taiwanese tailor Henry Chen capped off with a gold Carolina Cup lapel pin and sporting a pair of white bucks; global expedition leader Dr. TomContinue Reading
Lott urges audience to mentor kids and lead with care By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott discussed the finer points of his personal leadership tenets with a sterling group of 40-45 LEADERSHIP SOUTH CAROLINA (LSC) candidates nearing the completion of their eight-month program, Thursday, March 30.Continue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five teacher Dr. Laurie Taylor was named 2023 South Carolina Academy of Science Teacher of the Year. This award is given to one teacher in the state for their excellence in secondary teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). “I am honored to receive the SouthContinue Reading
On Friday, April 7, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery will host a reception for a month-long show featuring works by artists Blue Sky, Rebecca Horne, Rob Shaw, George Stone, and Tatiana Sukhanova. The gallery is at 324 State Street in West Columbia. Works in theContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Recently, we explored the importance of engaging with competent doctors and seeking annual physicals to maximize good health. Let’s continue our journey on how medications can help or hurt us! Research your medications: Many individuals visit different medical professionals who treat “specific” aspects of their health. ForContinue Reading
Little Mountain Elementary School is so proud of its Archery Team this year. The team placed 2nd at State and is headed to Nationals in Kentucky in May. This trip, while exciting, is also expensive. Peaky Hollows has offered up their venue on April 15th from 10 am-3 pm in hopes toContinue Reading
River Bluff High School Concert Band under the direction of Mr. Ted Tinker and Wind Symphony under the direction of Mr. Kevin Hebert performed at the SC Band Directors Association Concert Performance Assessment on March 15th at the Lexington One Performing Arts Center. Bands perform in one of 6 categoriesContinue Reading
A whirlwind tour across one of the world’s greatest natural incubators By Dr. Tom Mullikin PLEASE FORGIVE THE INTERRUPTION WITH THIS IN-FLIGHT HOME UPDATE, but as I push deeper into the jungles and seas around the world I become more convinced of the interconnectedness of nature: One that calls forContinue Reading