At his Thursday coronavirus press conference, SC Gov. Henry McMaster said he, by executive order, will reopen the state’s public boat ramps for fishing and recreation. “One of the first steps in moving back toward revitalization,” said McMaster. “It is a small step, but it is a step. There will be more.” McMaster also said […]

House of Raeford to hold 3rd Community Chicken Sale, this one at SC State Farmer’s Market, April 21 Chuck Underhill of House of Raeford said: “We are trying our best to help meet the enormous need our community has, and we have scheduled a 3rd chicken sale. NEW DETAILS so please read carefully: Tuesday, April […]

Many West Columbia restaurants are offering pick-up and/or delivery service, even if they are not open for seated service during the coronavirus crisis.  “I encourage folks to support our businesses in this time of crisis, in any way you can,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. “I order from local restaurants as often as I can. Let’s […]

It was supposed to be over at noon, but the last box of chicken was not placed into a car until after 6 p.m. “We just couldn’t stop it,” said Chuck Underhill of House of Raeford. People waiting that long needed it.” House of Raeford’s Community Chicken Sale 2.0 drew long lines of vehicles from […]

Twenty-one Lexington Two middle school students have been named South Carolina Junior Scholars. Among Lexington Two’s Junior Scholars are Cassidy Callahan, Jamie Martin, Brenden McMillan, Trevor O’Toole, Kyra Pichardo, Hope Riley, Kennedy Sanchez, and Kaylee Thornton, all of Busbee Creative Arts Academy; Heidi Daniel,  Ella Harman, Savanna Newman, Carter Shealy, Caleb Straser, and Charles Underhill, […]

Cars are in a line that stretches to the East Point Academy campus on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. On Meeting Street, the line is from State Street to Ninth Street. From the east, vehicles are backed up over the Gervais Street Bridge. The response is massive to the second House of Raeford’s Community Chicken […]

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said Monday he would like to get the state’s economy reopened soon. McMaster delivered his comments at his coronavirus press conference. The governor ordered the state’s schools to close on March 16, as a way to fight the spread of the coronavirus. Most businesses – those deemed non essenaial – […]

Hunger does not take a spring break. That’s why last week, West Columbia Police Officers India Taylor, Robin Rivers, and Eugene Hammill spent the three days preparing and delivering 30 Spring Break Food boxes. The food was taken to families in need throughout West Columbia. “Sometimes the best meals the kids get is at school,” […]