The father of the child fatally shot during a home invasion plot in May has been charged in connection with drugs deputies found in the house. Austin Graham Hanahan, 35, is charged with unlawful conduct to a child, according to arrest warrants. Hanahan is also charged with possession with intent toContinue Reading
The Capital City Lake Murray Tourism Board has named Ashley Berry from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism its Volunteer of the Year, and Jana Medlin from Wingate by Wyndham as its Partner of the Year. Photo: Jana Medlin, Wingate by Wyndham – Partner of the YearContinue Reading
A Charleston mom recently saved the life of her baby, all because of a piece of advice she received from a fellow mom. Katherine Jones heard about the importance of paying attention to her baby’s movements in the third trimester from her friend Danielle Barkley. Danielle lost her daughter LydiaContinue Reading
Ron Anderson, Chairman of The COMET Board of Directors, announced The COMET Board has voted to re-bid the Fixed Route and Paratransit Program Contract which is currently held by Transdev Services, Inc of Lombard, Illinois. They are responsible for employing the drivers, performing the maintenance of the busses and otherContinue Reading
With this year’s theme “oBEdient”, Chapin United Methodist Church (CUMC) located at 415 Lexington Avenue will be hosting its annual Global Impact Celebration (GIC) the weekend of September 27 – 29th. All are welcome to join us to recognize God’s work through our church community. For nine years CUMC hasContinue Reading
Aug. 30, 2019 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Employee of the Month Program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion. Rocky Havird, Technology Services Site Engineer, Columbia area, was recently named an Employee of the Month. “I was humbled and very appreciative,”Continue Reading
Mr. Gantt says that the District 5 board needs to work together. Well, unfortunately, his idea of working together is everyone thinks and votes the way he wants. He asserts alot, but the wise people in the district will not believe it just because he says it’s so. I haveContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named a new director of facilities operations for the district. Clay Cannon, a professional engineer, will take the role, beginning September 23. Prior to accepting a position in School District Five, Cannon served as vice president and partner of midlands-based engineering firm RB Todd &Continue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five is hosting an inaugural parenting conference, Strengthening Families, on September 14. The free conference is facilitated by School District Five social workers and family educators. The conference is open to all families in School District Five and will feature speakers, breakout sessions, lunch, giveaways and childContinue Reading
On September 7, the Mast Store in Columbia will host volunteers from the Palmetto Conservation Foundation to share their mission with guests and, at the end of the day, will donate 10 percent of the day’s sales to support their efforts. Founded in 1989, the Palmetto Conservation Foundation’s goal isContinue Reading
Sharing God’s Love is hosting their annual golf tournament on September 9th, at the Spur at Northwoods. Richie Eisenman shared that “We have great support from our sponsors making this tournament a wonderful event for the golfers”. All proceeds go to the benefit of our local charity. If you areContinue Reading