By: Lisa Hostetler Brown, Certified Elder Law Attorney*, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: As an elder law attorney, one of the questions I often receive from clients planning for retirement or long-term care is about annuities—what they are, how they work, and whether they’re a good fit for their estate or Medicaid planningContinue Reading
CHAPIN, SC – Church on the Lake returns for the summer starting Sunday, June 1, and will continue through August 31. Services will be held Sundays from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. at Woodmen of the World, located at 2000 Johnson Marina Road. Presented by Salem United Methodist Church of Irmo,Continue Reading
LEXINGTON, SC – Get ready to read, explore, and have fun this summer as the Lexington County Public Library launches its annual Summer Reading Program on Friday, May 30. Running through August 1, the theme this year is Color Our World, and it’s open to readers of all ages. “ReadingContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Lexington and Batesburg-Leesville bounced back from Game One losses at home Wednesday to force deciding games in their respective baseball finals. The Wildcats defeated James Island 9-4 in Game Two of the Class 5A Division I final. Grant Kissner went 3-4 with four RBI and allowedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Batesburg-Leesville boys golf team placed third at the S.C. High School League Class 2A tournament. Both Jackson Shealy and Nathan Ott shot two-day scores of 153 and 154, respectively, to earn All-State individual honors. (Photo by Batesburg-Leesville High School)Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For the second straight year, the Lexington baseball team was back in the state finals. The Wildcats entered Game 1 at James Island Tuesday riding a 14-game post-season streak in pursuit of its eighth state title. They had just swept Blythewood in two games to winContinue Reading
Decorated World War II soldier Charles Mullikin honored with namesake thruway By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The late Charles F. “Charlie” Mullikin, a celebrated World War II veteran and the father of S.C. Department of Natural Resources Director Tom Mullikin, was honored Saturday, May 24, Memorial Day weekend when aContinue Reading
Some South Carolinians may soon receive a pleasant surprise in the mail—a check they didn’t know they were owed. Thanks to a new initiative from State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, the Palmetto Payback program is matching qualified unclaimed property with its rightful owners and sending out checks automatically, with no needContinue Reading
The Richland County Ag + Art Tour is returning for a 14th year, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the intersection of agriculture and art. The tour, which showcases local farms, art studios, and community markets, will take place from 9 am to 4 pm June 7 andContinue Reading
LAKE MURRAY, S.C. – Carolina Safari Co. has announced the much-anticipated return of its Purple Martin Tours for the 2025 season, with bookings opening on May 30. Led by local naturalist Captain Zach Steinhauser, these pontoon boat tours offer a front-row seat to witness the largest purple martin roost inContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For the second straight year, the Lexington baseball team has returned to the Class 5A finals. Once again, the Wildcats are riding an undefeated post-season streak in pursuit of the school’s eighth state championship and third under head coach Brian Hucks. Last week’s sweep of BlythewoodContinue Reading