If you drive down the side of any road in the area that abuts farmland, you'll see the rural sprawl is not green. "If it's not under the irrigation pivot, it's hurting," said Ricky Atkinson, co-owner/co-operator of Atkinson's Farms in the … more

Bishopville held its annual Lizard Man Stomp on Saturday, June 29, in downtown. Crowds looked for the fabled creature from Scape Ore Swamp and enjoyed a car show, arts and crafts, kids' games, face painting, an opportunity to take pictures with the … more

Two Democrats will face each other in the June primary for the Lee County School District Board of Trustees' Area (or District) 1 race, and the winner will run unopposed in the November election. For the primary, incumbent Mattie Moses Mack and … more

STAFF REPORT With hurricane season here and in anticipation of a busy one, Duke Energy is supporting communities across South Carolina with $500,000 in microgrants through its Duke Energy Foundation. … more

BISHOPVILLE - It was a long time coming, but Lee County's newest industrial employer is off and running. A crowd of at least 50 dignitaries rolled out the red carpet here as Engineered Foam Packaging, a leader in the design and manufacturing of … more

A 2023 survey of 2,727 parents and caregivers in South Carolina revealed that 75% of parents need help knowing how to prepare their child for kindergarten, according to a news release from South Carolina First Steps. On Wednesday, … more

The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program is designed to help supplement the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce while supporting South Carolina's local farmers. This seasonal USDA grant program allows … more

Another year, another dollar to support local nonprofits. Central Carolina Community Foundation is coming off the heels of another record-breaking year after raising more than $4 million to support 574 South Carolina nonprofits through the annual … more

It's the gift that keeps on giving, and you get to join in on the fun. Central Carolina Community Foundation will kick off its annual 18-hour online giving event, Midlands Gives, on Tuesday, May 7. A record-breaking 607 nonprofits, according … more