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12/19/2025

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12/17/2025

CATS Culinary Students Showcase ‘Taste of South Carolina’ at State Event

Several Culinary Arts students from the Center for Advanced Technical Studies participated in the first-ever Culinary Showcase held during the South Carolina African American History Calendar Unveiling ceremony on Dec. 2 at the Richland Two Performing Arts Center. Students Mary Anderson, Shaela Holland, Kairi Mayers, Harmony Soloman and Coryn Speight prepared and presented a “Taste of South Carolina” menu for attendees during the public reception....

Several Culinary Arts students from the Center for Advanced Technical Studies participated in the first-ever Culinary Showcase held during the South Carolina African American History Calendar Unvei…

12/17/2025

The Power of a daily Green Smoothie

By Radley West In the whirlwind of our daily lives, finding time for a healthy, nutrient-packed meal can feel like a mission impossible. But what if there was a simple, delicious, and incredibly convenient way to flood your body with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants? Enter the green smoothie, your new secret weapon for a healthier you. For many, the idea of a “green” drink sounds, well, a little intimidating....

By Radley West In the whirlwind of our daily lives, finding time for a healthy, nutrient-packed meal can feel like a mission impossible. But what if there was a simple, delicious, and incredibly co…

12/17/2025

Red wine, leftovers, and… a red face?

When Holiday Meals Trigger More Than Fullness: Understanding Histamine Reactions You didn’t overeat. You skipped dessert and passed on the bread. Yet halfway through dinner, your nose starts running. Your cheeks flush. You feel bloated, restless or itchy. Maybe you wake up in the middle of the night feeling hot, anxious and unable to settle. These symptoms are often dismissed as random or stress-related....

When Holiday Meals Trigger More Than Fullness: Understanding Histamine Reactions You didn’t overeat. You skipped dessert and passed on the bread. Yet halfway through dinner, your nose starts …

12/17/2025

Cold, cold, cold

The snow of 2010 in Columbia. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A thirteen-year relationship was dying. The song seemed written for us. Here comes one of those songs that arrives at a hurtful time. You grieve, heal, stumble into new entanglements, regret and vow never again, and before you know it three decades slip by. Life goes on....

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The snow of 2010 in Columbia. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A thirteen-year relationship was dying. The song seemed written for us. Here comes one of those songs that arrives at a h…

12/17/2025

Smart ways to save on groceries – Part Two

By Mike DuBose Food is one of the largest family expenses. Rising food prices and busy schedules while providing economical meals are challenging In our earlier article, we examined the four largest South Carolina food chains (Kroger, Food Lion, Publix, and Walmart). We compared onsite prices using 21 of the most popular brands and products sold by grocery stores in a carefully controlled experiment....

By Mike DuBose Food is one of the largest family expenses. Rising food prices and busy schedules while providing economical meals are challenging In our earlier article, we examined the four larges…

12/17/2025

Free Community Christmas Dinner Set for Saturday on Broad River Road

COLUMBIA — Project Unity USA, in partnership with the Rivervettes of Columbia, will host a free Community Christmas Dinner this Saturday to support families and individuals in need across the Midlands. The event is open to the public and aims to provide a warm meal, fellowship and holiday cheer during the Christmas season, particularly for those facing financial hardship. The dinner will be held Saturday, Dec....

COLUMBIA — Project Unity USA, in partnership with the Rivervettes of Columbia, will host a free Community Christmas Dinner this Saturday to support families and individuals in need across the…

12/17/2025

John Lastinger Calls on Voters to Uphold Conservative Values in Final Election for SC House District 88

Lexington, SC — As the final election for South Carolina House District 88 takes place during this very special Christmas season, Republican John Lastinger encourages voters to show up once more to face the Democratic opponent. Lastinger encourages District 88 to stay committed to upholding Conservative Republican values. “This campaign is about ensuring that our children and grandchildren inherit a state and a nation grounded in moral clarity, faith, and conservative values that protect families and communities,” Lastinger said....

Lexington, SC — As the final election for South Carolina House District 88 takes place during this very special Christmas season, Republican John Lastinger encourages voters to show up once m…

12/17/2025

RBES Principal Janet Ricard announces retirement

LEXINGTON, S.C. — After a remarkable 28-year career in public education, Red Bank Elementary School Principal Janet Ricard has announced plans to retire at the end of the 2025–26 school year. Ricard has dedicated her career to serving students, supporting teachers and building school communities where every child is known, challenged and encouraged to thrive. Throughout her career, she has worked to ensure instruction is meaningful and student-centered while creating school environments grounded in care, high expectations and strong relationships....

LEXINGTON, S.C. — After a remarkable 28-year career in public education, Red Bank Elementary School Principal Janet Ricard has announced plans to retire at the end of the 2025–26 school year. Ricar…

12/17/2025

New Hope Church Donates $875 to Ballentine Fire Station 20

Pictured during the check presentation are Pastor Steve Counts and Will Lynch. IRMO — Ballentine Fire Station 20 recently received a $875 donation from New Hope Church to support the station’s community service projects. The funds were raised during New Hope Church’s Fall Festival, held Nov. 1, through craft vendor booth rentals, a bake sale and additional donations. More than 200 people attended the festival, which offered a wide range of family-friendly activities and community resources....

Pictured during the check presentation are Pastor Steve Counts and Will Lynch. IRMO — Ballentine Fire Station 20 recently received a $875 donation from New Hope Church to support the station&…

12/17/2025

Former Gamecock Quarterback Steve Taneyhill Dies at 52

Former University of South Carolina quarterback Steve Taneyhill died Monday morning at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer. He was living in Spartanburg at the time of his death. Taneyhill was one of the most recognizable and charismatic players in Gamecock football history, starring at quarterback from 1992 to 1995. Known for his mullet haircut and fiery competitiveness, he rewrote the school’s passing records during his career, including setting the then-school mark for touchdown passes....

Former University of South Carolina quarterback Steve Taneyhill died Monday morning at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer. He was living in Spartanburg at the time of his death. Taneyhill was…

12/17/2025

Nine Lake Murray Teams Appear in Preseason Wrestling Polls

By Thomas Grant, Jr. Several Lake Murray–area wrestling programs are entering the season with statewide recognition, as nine local teams were included in the South Carolina Wrestling Coaches Association preseason polls across multiple classifications. In Class 5A Division I, three Lake Murray schools earned spots in the Top 20. Lexington is ranked 11th, River Bluff comes in at No. 16, and Dutch Fork is ranked 19th, reflecting the strength and depth of wrestling in the region’s largest classification....

By Thomas Grant, Jr. Several Lake Murray–area wrestling programs are entering the season with statewide recognition, as nine local teams were included in the South Carolina Wrestling Coaches …