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Free Times is a weekly publication that caters to Columbia, SC, and the neighboring regions of Richland and Lexington counties. Our audience is diverse, attracting a wide range of readers, including college students, young professionals, adults, and retirees. We provide valuable local insights on dining, entertainment, lifestyle, and the arts through our print edition, website, specialty publications, and social media platforms. Additionally, we deliver award-winning news and political coverage. Our style is intelligent, perceptive, and a touch cheeky.

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York County's Ebenezer Park swim area reopens after E. coli testing

1 day ago | postandcourier.com | Lamaur Stancil

YORK COUNTY — The water at Ebenezer Park is safe again, parks officials for York County said. The swimming area at Ebenezer Park closed on June 4 after routine testing determined an elevated level of E. coli in the water, officials said. Another round of testing determined the bacterial threat had subsided at the swim area that reopened June 6. No illnesses from exposure had been reported to the county, spokesman Greg Suskin said.
Work begins on first Unified Development Ordinance

1 day ago | postandcourier.com | Matt Bise

Moncks Corner is embarking on an 18-month process to craft its first-ever Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), which will incorporate several existing town ordinances into one document. The process includes reviewing current ordinances, engaging the public for feedback, and drafting a graphically enhanced document focused on predictability and ease of use for the public, town staff and the development community.
New fire station coming to Carnes area

1 day ago | postandcourier.com | Matt Bise

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Cypress Gardens opens new splash pad

1 day ago | postandcourier.com | Matt Bise

Along with the swamp tours, the butterfly house, the nearly 4 miles of trails and the swamparium, something new is offered at Cypress Gardens: A new splash pad opened May 31. “It’s a great way for families to come out and cool off in the summer,” said Heather McDowell, parks and recreation director in Berkeley County. “Everyone knows South Carolina can be very hot in the summer.”The pad will add to the park’s growing interest.
Charleston Regional Aviation Authority to take over Berkeley airport

1 day ago | postandcourier.com | Matt Bise

The Charleston Regional Aviation Authority announced Friday, May 29, that it will manage and operate the Berkeley County Airport off Whitesville Road in Moncks Corner. According to the agreement, Berkeley County will lease the 236-acre site to Charleston Regional Aviation Authority starting July 1. Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb said the decision will benefit the county residents and staff.
Asian fusion restaurant, nail salon set to join businesses based at Aiken Towne Park

1 day ago | postandcourier.com | Dede Biles

AIKEN — New businesses are on their way to Aiken Towne Park, located on the Southside where the former site of the Aiken Mall is being redeveloped. The latest additions to be revealed are Mirin Fusion Kitchen and Sky Nails. There already are Mirin Fusion Kitchen restaurants in Georgia in Augusta and Evans. The Mirin Fusion Kitchen page on Facebook describes them as “fast casual Asian fusion” eateries.
'Ace is the place' as new hardware store opens in Kalmia Plaza Shopping Center

1 day ago | postandcourier.com | Dede Biles

AIKEN — The Kalmia Plaza shopping center welcomed a new store June 4 when Ace Hardware opened for business. Georgia resident Mike Hubert is the owner, according to Lead Associate Chloe McMinn. “Mike’s priority is giving excellent customer service,” she said. “The customer is always right is his biggest motto.”Hubert’s other Ace Hardwares are in the Peach State in Augusta, Grovetown and Warrenton, McMinn added. She said that Matthew Hubert manages the Aiken store for his father.
Charleston scene highlights from Sofar Sounds concert curator Jessica Sweet

1 day ago | postandcourier.com | Chelsea Grinstead

I don't know about you, but we are always curious what the industry pros are up to in Charleston. Our city offers an endless array of concerts, exhibitions and culinary experiences, so it's nice to get tips on where to go and what to see from a Charlestonian in-the-know. For this column, we're taking a look at what locals have been up to lately — recent events they've attended, movies they've seen, meals they've eaten, concerts they've loved and more entertainment-related experiences they've had.
Commentary: Musk’s rise and fall was pitiful and predictable

2 days ago | postandcourier.com | S.E. Cupp

He shot onto the political scene seemingly out of nowhere. But Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, made his presence known in short time. After acquiring Twitter in 2022 and wading into the controversial politics of free speech and misinformation, Musk’s first big move was to dump more than $50 million of his own cash into a dark money political action committee called Citizens for Sanity, which ran ads promoting conservative culture war causes. Then, he helped bankroll Florida Gov.
Local social media influencers, former MLB players to play in Legends in the South charity game

2 days ago | postandcourier.com | Andrew Miller

Andrew Montzingo and Jon Wellington didn’t set out to become social media influencers. It happened, well, organically. Montzinger and Wellington, who have more than 13 million followers combined across all social media platforms, are using their online fame to take part in the Charleston RiverDogs’ annual Legends in the South charity softball game. The event will feature former Major League Baseball players in addition to local influencers and influencers from the GenX Takeover.