Glaucoma, often called "the sneak thief of sight" because it can strike without pain or other symptoms, is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Americans - 91 percent - incorrectly believe glaucoma is preventable, according to the newest survey by the American Optometric Association (AOA). More...

Trade S.C. exports pump almost $14 billion into the state economy annually, supporting employment and generating billions in state and local taxes. Only the state of Washington has a higher percentage of export jobs supported by manufacturing. The state's big- dollar exports include vehicles, rubber products, and electrical machinery. More...

Almost 200 people attended the DeVeaux- Neal Rally at First Nazareth Baptist Church in Columbia Sunday, October 26, 2008, the first reunion since 1996. This article is the first of a series about stories that have been handed down about this Lower Richland family. More...

I wore braces for three- and- a- half long years until finally, halfway through my junior year of high school, I begged my orthodontist and my mom to take them off. I had come to the conclusion that if my teeth weren't straight after nearly four years of tightening and re- tightening, then they were simply meant to be crooked. More...

On Tuesday Night, January 6, Fairfield Central defeated the Dreher Blue Devils 90- 84 in double overtime. In a tight game, it was Anthony Craig who came up huge for Fairfield Central as the Griffins pulled out the big win. Dreher was led by Quayshun Hawkins who had 22 points, including two three- pointers in the first overtime to force the second overtime. More...

Richland Northeast High School's John H. Hudgens Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 47 new members on January 7 at 7 pm in the Richland School District Two Auditorium. More...

Once we left Newark, the cold rain was replaced with warm sunshine. Our attitude toward the Erie Canal changed accordingly. Captain John rolled up the vinyl panels around the cockpit and took off his L.L.Bean slicker. I took up position in the bow seat while the women lazed in the galley. Life was good. More...

The Symphony League is a volunteer organization of more than 300 men and women who support the Philharmonic and work to promote an appreciation of the performing arts in the community through their volunteer efforts. More...

Roll call Chair Paul Livingston, Vice Chair Damon Jeter, Joyce Dickerson, Val Hutchinson, Norman Jackson, Gwendolyn Kennedy, Bill Malinowski, Jim Manning, Greg Pearce, Kit Smith, and Kelvin Washington were present at the Richland County Council meeting January 6, 2008. More...

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles(s) are subject to towing, repair and/or storage liens, are declared to be abandoned pursuant to Section 56-5-5810, 56-5-5636 and 29-1540 SC Law as Amended, More...

Everything is coming up greens in Audrey Howell's winter garden in southeast Columbia. Last fall after she had harvested her summer crops, her son tilled under the plant debris and incorporated 10- 10- 10 fertilizer in the 30' x 70' plot. More...