LEXINGTON, S.C. — White Knoll High School CATE/AVID teacher John Trowbridge has been named the 2025 Everyday Champion Award winner for 6–12 educators by the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). Trowbridge was first selected as a finalist in August and completed a rigorous application process that included submitting aContinue Reading
IRMO – Dr. Tim Swick, Dual Enrollment Lead for Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been selected as a 2025–26 Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Responsible AI Fellow. “I am honored and excited to be named a Responsible AI Fellow with CSTA,” said Dr. Swick. “This opportunity will not only allowContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Regardless of where one lives, many of us suffer from allergy symptoms sometime during the year. For others, allergy symptoms are relentless throughout the year. Allergies can be in the form of pollen, pet dander, or bee venom. Allergies can also arise from specific foods, but doContinue Reading
By Robin All Last week we focused on the backswing. Now let’s look at the finish. As we age, flexibility decreases, and with it, distance off the tee. Many players try to generate more turn in the swing but keep their feet planted. The result? Less power and poor direction.Continue Reading
By Radley West I have written about the cost of hiring an expert and the value of real expertise. But today, I want to take that idea a step further — because spending money on knowledge means nothing if you don’t actually use it. We live in a world whereContinue Reading
By Tom Poland: A Southern Writer TomPoland.net Sunday lunch at the Sea View Inn. Forty-five years it had been since my daughters and I were together at Pawleys. While eating I thought about our long-ago days at an old beach house. I could rent the house for a week forContinue Reading
Rapid Shelter Columbia has reached a major milestone, celebrating the placement of its 100th resident in permanent housing since opening in November 2022. “As we celebrate housing our 100th resident, I’m incredibly proud of my team and the dedication they bring to this work,” said Kameisha Heppard, Director of HomelessContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will debut a new portrait series, When I See Myself, I See… by artist Natalie Daise, on Friday, September 26. Presented in collaboration with South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) and Voorhees University’s GEAR UP program, the exhibition pairs Daise’s work with original artwork and essaysContinue Reading
IRMO – The American Legion Post 174 held a solemn ceremony on Friday, September 19 in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day at its headquarters in Irmo. Second Vice Commander Bryan Ritter welcomed guests, followed by the Dutch Fork Color Guard presenting the colors. A POW Remembrance Table stood atContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Texas Roadhouse restaurants across the nation are once again revving up support for Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans. This year’s Annual Texas Roadhouse Bike Run will take place on Sunday, October 5,Continue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy Each month, I share practical health insights, the latest research, and tools you can use to support your body at the root level—not just manage symptoms. Here’s what’s new this September: In the News Why Monday Stress Sticks With Us New research shows that “Monday stress” canContinue Reading