By Radley West It sounds almost too simple to matter, but a smile really can change everything. Not just the way other people see you, but the way you experience the moment you’re in. Try walking into a room smiling instead of grimacing. The energy changes immediately. People respond differently.Continue Reading
Broadway in Columbia, presented by Bank of America, has unveiled its 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of Broadway favorites, holiday entertainment, and several Columbia premieres. New season subscriptions go on sale June 15, with theatergoers encouraged to join the subscription waitlist at BroadwayInColumbia.com for priority access to seats. The upcomingContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has partnered with Harvest Hope Food Bank to bring back Toucan Tuesdays, a summer promotion that combines family fun with community support. Beginning June 9, visitors can receive buy-one, get-one free admission to Riverbanks Zoo and buy-one, get-one free regular-sized ICEEs by donating two nonperishable foodContinue Reading
The Rainbow Restoration Charity Golf Classic was held May 13 at Cobblestone Golf Club in Blythewood and raised $118,500 for five beneficiaries diagnosed with cancer. Reed and Heather Mattingly began the tournaments in 2012, and since then the Rainbow Restoration Charity Golf Classic has gifted a total of $900,992.88 benefitingContinue Reading
Today we honor the life and legacy of Gilbert “Butch” Wallace, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and public servant whose impact on our community will be felt for generations. Butch is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Carolyn Wallace, their two daughters, Heather Wallace and Michelle Boone,Continue Reading
The South Carolina State Fair has announced the recipients of its 2026 Ride of Your Life Scholarship program, awarding $540,000 in scholarships to 54 graduating high school seniors from across the state. Each recipient will receive a $10,000 scholarship to support their education at a South Carolina public or privateContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027: “Last night, I was grateful to have joined my Republican and Democrat colleagues in passing the FY27 NationalContinue Reading
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Columbia a 2025 Tree City USA community, recognizing the city’s ongoing commitment to planting, maintaining, and protecting trees for the benefit of residents and the environment. The designation marks the 47th consecutive year Columbia has received the honor through the Arbor Day Foundation’s TreeContinue Reading
Maya Drennon of Lexington with MVP plaque – (Photos by SCCAWS) By Thomas Grant Jr. Lake Murray standout seniors played their final high school softball games Tuesday and Wednesday at Lexington High School. Maya Drennon and Livi Warren got a last “curtain call” at their home field for the S.C.Continue Reading
Nearly 400 guests attend dinner and ceremony inducting a two-star Medal of Honor recipient, a fighter pilot-POW, and 12 other heroic military leaders from the Palmetto State By Christopher David Carter Amidst much pomp, ceremony, and more than 380 well-heeled guests and VIPs, the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall ofContinue Reading
An additional five students from School District Five have earned a National Merit Scholarship. Anthony Coniglio, Jr. (Spring Hill High, University of South Carolina), Luke Elgin (Dutch Fork High STEM Honors, University of Texas at Dallas), Athena Kale (Chapin High, University of South Carolina), Dylan Reynolds (Chapin High, Clemson University),Continue Reading