It’s Saint Patrick’s Day and
Since Po (Jack Black), the main character of the “Kung Fu Panda” movies, is known for his corpulent eating habits, it makes sense to compare the animated franchise to a sort of comfort food.
If you struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that typically occurs during specific seasonal patterns, the arrival of spring can bring the promise of brighter days and…
Williamsburg County Fire Department recently received a donation of canned emergency drinking water from leading brewer Anheuser-Busch to help keep its responders hydrated as they battle wildf…
Tidelands Health has completed its conversion to the industry-leading Epic electronic medical record platform, ushering in streamlined delivery of health care through a single, integrated system.
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging pet owners to visit free or low-cost rabies vaccination clinics being offered by several veterinary …
COLUMBIA — Residents can help the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) track West Nile virus this spring and summer by submitting certain species of dead birds …
Picture yourself in Bavaria in the spring, in a friend’s back-yard, admiring the view of the Alps in the distance. Your host, showing you around, spots this little weed, and exclaims, “Schau m…
Dear Rusty: I will be 64 in March and currently receive Social Security Disability Insurance payments. My full retirement age is 67, but I’m thinking about trying to return to work.
I go back now, back to August 1, 2012. That’s the day the University of South Carolina Press published Save The Last Dance For Me. Strange circumstances united me with the Society of Stranders…
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General announces it recently remodeled its store at 307 E Main St in Andrews and now offers produce in addition to the same categories, brands and products cust…
March means warmer weather and the ruby-throated hummingbirds return to the Lowcountry of South Carolina. This is the most common hummingbird breed found in South Carolina. They begin their jo…
On February 28, several children from the Felician Learning Center visited the local Williamsburgh Historical Museum as part of Black History Month.
Working smoke alarms cut risk of home fire deaths in half, at least 146 South Carolinians saved by smoke alarms since 2014
McKenzie Erin Griffin became engaged to be married to William Richard Denny, both of Florence, South Carolina, on February 14 on Runway 14 of the Williamsburg Regional Airport in Kingstree.
I wasn’t the biggest fan of the first installment of director Denis Villeneuve’s take on the Frank Herbert sci-fi classic “Dune” back in 2021. The sounds and visuals were great, and I understo…
With tax season in full swing, the South Carolina Department of Revenue and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs want to remind taxpayers to be vigilant against identity theft and…
WASHINGTON — On March 6, Congressman James E. Clyburn hailed the House passage of the Consolidated
FLORENCE — The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) has honored HopeHealth and Nicole Echols, director of external affairs, with the Elizabeth K. Cooke Advocacy MVP Award. …
Why do we need cutlines? Simple. To better serve the reader. A cutline needs to be right. Long after the writer is gone, his work will be there for others to read. Come with me, now, into a sp…
SOUTH CAROLINA- In an effort to help homeless veterans and their families find permanent housing, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans…
“Life’s a beach.” That’s what they say.
Ask Rusty – Why Must I Pay Into Social Security when I’m Collecting Benefits?
Traffic Safety Checkpoints
The FBI Columbia Field Office is accepting applications for the annual Teen Academy this summer.
The Felician Center organized the Thorne Avenue residents back in 2021 with an extensive home improvement project. When the project was completed, the “neighbors” wanted to continue their cont…
Heroic efforts and milestone moments dot the landscape of women's history. Often forced to fight for equality and inclusion, women have blazed trails and broken down barriers, all the while in…
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Social Services recognizes and celebrates March as Social Work Month in South Carolina. The national theme for this year’s observance, selected …
SOUTH CAROLINA — Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly announces that its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) national tour will be heading to South Carolina to honor those who served and welcome h…
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Duke Energy Foundation is launching the third year of its $500,000 microgrant program to invest in emergency preparedness organizations across South Carolina to increase…
Join the annual celebration by donating on Red Cross Giving Day (March 27), giving blood, volunteering or taking a lifesaving skills course
There are two basic reasons why you should make, and eat, guacamole.
Ask Rusty – About Medicare’s Dreaded “IRMAA” Provision
The breaking news alert held just 29 words.
Cylinda Nesmith-Davison watched her costumes come to life during the Usher concert at the Super Bowl LVIII half-time show. Until this moment, she didn’t understand the impact of working on the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the Department of Health and Environmental Control continues to raise awareness and reinforce beneficial oral health h…
Food Pantry
Williamsburg Technical College is governed by an Area Commission composed of members who are appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Williamsburg County Legislative Delegation…
The Hartsville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., under the leadership of Brother Polemarch Patrick Scott, Brother Danny Fair, Brother Emory Waters and the Brothers of the Har…
A campaign challenging stereotypes about people with disabilities so we are accepted and included in communities throughout South Carolina.
South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) SC Endeavors program announces the launch of SC BOO$T, a pilot program that provides bonuses directly to qualified individuals employed in …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is joining the cause in raising awareness about …
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — During Black History Month this February, the American Red Cross honors the significant achievements of Black Americans and the vital role blood donations from individuals wh…
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Evening Post Books has released “Payne-ful” Business: Charleston’s Journey to Truth, a nonfiction book written by Margaret Seidler that explores the history of Charleston’s …
Ask Rusty – Should I Claim Social Security at 68, or Wait Until I’m 70?
I'm just like Lord Bardolph, who was afraid that just as soon as the new buds start to show, a cold spell will come along and "bite" them.
A Sunday before Christmas it was. With the gifts all wrapped, I had a bit of time. I wanted to see the monument where Mayor T.J. Goodwyn surrendered Columbia to Sherman on February 17, 1865. I…
Spotting of birds in Hanahan, SC marks state's first sign of spring
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I had high hopes for “Lisa Frankenstein,” whose trailers promised a lead performance from Kathryn Newton (of the gleefully twisted body-switch horror-comedy “Freaky”) and a sick sense of humor…