There are three kinds of people who should get in touch with MedNeed of SC: Those who need medical equipment aid, those with medical equipment to donate, and those who would like to give financial assistance to a worthy cause. More...
Briana Robinson leads a young Spring Valley team to its first title in 31 years. The Spring Valley girls basketball team had not won a state title in 31 years, so maybe it was appropriate the Lady Vikings (27- 1) beat the Orangeburg- Wilkinson Bruinettes (24- 5) by 31 points to win the girls class 4A state championship at the Colonial Life Arena Center Friday, March 6. More...
The Lower Richland Lady Diamond Hornets win fourth straight state championship.
By Michael Orr
Lower Richland used tough defense, strong guard play, and Morgan Stroman's usual inside toughness to earn its first 3A state title on March 7 over Darlington 66- 42 at the Colonial Life Arena. Having won three- consecutive 4A titles, the Diamond Hornets dropped into the 3A level this season and completely dominated. More...
Make plans now to participate in the Bark to the Park Walk and Festival for the Animals at Finlay Park. Registration is at 9 am, Bark to the Park Walk, 10:30 am, and the Festival for the Animals at noon. You and your four- legged pal can enjoy a day of fun while raising money to help homeless pets in the Midlands. More...
Senator John Scott and Lt. Governor Andre Bauer were honored to present John Leonhardt with the Senior of the Day Award to recognize his dedication to serving the Palmetto State. More...
I did not realize how lazy I have become until my old SUV's keyless remote control stopped working the other day. It had been hanging on by a thread for quite some time. For a while, I could push the remote button really hard or several times to unlock my doors, but it still worked. Well, it doesn't anymore, and it's killing me. More...
Over 140 students, their families, and members of the community crowded the halls and rooms of St. Andrews Baptist Church for the second Region 8 qualifying debate tournament last Thursday through Saturday. More...
The scuttlebutt in Edenton still revolved around the infamous Little Rascals child abuse case that resulted in Ofra Bikel's documentaries - Innocence Lost, The Verdict, and The Plea . More...
Driving Distance: 55 minutes from Columbia What's a Chitlin'? It's Salley's way of spelling "chitterling," which is a small hog intestine served fried and boiled. Although chitlins smell raunchy, they taste similar to a pork skin. More...
-ART University of South Carolina will host an exhibition of Southern folk- art materials and culture at the McKissick Museum through August 1. 777-2876. Palmetto Painters will hold its March meeting March 14, 10 am, at Green Hill Baptist Church. www.palmettopainters. More...
Roll call Mayor Elise Partin, Mayor Protem Skip Jenkins, Councilman Kenneth Jumper, Councilman Rick Myers, Councilman Steve Isom, City Manager John Sharpe, Assistant City Manager Tammy Barkley, and City Attorney Danny Crowe were all in attendance at the Cayce City Council meeting March 3, 2009. More...
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/PUBLIC SALE The following vehicle or other property are subject to towing, repair, and storage liens, are declared to be abandoned pursuant to Section 56-5- 5810, 56-5-5636 and 29-1510 SC Law as Amended, More...
Each year the perennial plant association announces a perennial of the year to assist homeowners in finding outstanding and easy to grow specimens for their gardens. This year's selection is a long- season oriental ornamental grass, golden hakone, Hakonechloa macra "Aureola." The grass aka Japanese reed grass grows 12- 18 inches high with a spread of 18- 24 inches wide. More...
Justice update