Governor McMaster praises attendees, says Palmetto State is a paradise By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Scores of lofty awards were presented, including an unexpected Order of the Palmetto, S.C.’S highest award, at Global Eco Adventures’ (GEA) 10th-annual ECO BALL, held April 22, Earth Day, at historic 701 Whaley in Columbia’sContinue Reading
Photo: Wilson’s Laundromat, The stories this place could tell. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net My first time home from college I took a bag of dirty laundry to Mom. She tossed it out the door. “You’re education has just begun. From now on wash your own clothes.” Thus didContinue Reading
Woodrow Marketplace has announced the return of the second May Market, a community-focused celebration of local artisans, food, and family fun. The event will take place May 9, from 11 am – 5 pm in the Prime Space Storage parking lot, located at 7949 Broad River Road in Irmo. FundsContinue Reading
The South Carolina Iris Society will hold its 59th annual flower show on Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. The South Carolina Iris Society is a regional horticultural organization dedicated to the cultivation, appreciation, and exhibition of iris flowers. It promotes education, hybridization, and garden artistry related toContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will host a Teacher Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event offers free general admission for South Carolina teachers and up to three guests with a valid school ID at check-in. General admission includes access to all fourContinue Reading
Early giving for Midlands Gives Day is officially underway and will continue through the main event on May 5. The early giving period offers donors the opportunity to support local nonprofits ahead of the big day while helping organizations qualify for sponsorship prizes—maximizing each contribution and expanding its impact acrossContinue Reading
The Our Lady of the Lake Women’s Club in Chapin is now making its proprietary cookbook, Feeding the Flock, available to the public for the first time. “The response from parishioners has been so great since we introduced our cookbook, we decided to offer it to the community as well,”Continue Reading
Statewide cleanup effort triples impact in just its second year Columbia, SC (April 27, 2026) — In just ten days, thousands of South Carolinians made a visible impact in their communities, removing 488,856 pounds of litter from roadsides, parks, and public spaces across all 46 counties. Held March 21–29, PalmettoPride’sContinue Reading
No one hears the wind chimes. The parking lot stays empty. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I call it the Roll Call of The Waiting. Inactive churches in need of friends. Friendship, Dothan Methodist, St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, Halfway Creek, Workman Methodist, Graham’s Methodist . . . the rollContinue Reading
By Radley West One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to get healthier is believing they have to be perfect. Perfect workouts. Perfect meals. Perfect schedules. Perfect discipline. The problem is, perfection doesn’t last long in real life. Life includes busy workdays, family schedules, travel, celebrations, and theContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – Volunteer groups from Colonial Life lent a helping hand at the Cooperative Ministry clothing bank during service days in March and April. Volunteers assisted with sorting and organizing donated clothing, stocking racks and preparing the space for future clients. All clothing provided through the ministry is distributed freeContinue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA – Keep the Midlands Beautiful has kicked off its annual shoe drive fundraiser, which will run through April 30. The fundraiser supports the organization’s mission to engage, inspire and educate Midlands residents to invest in their communities through litter prevention, recycling and beautification efforts. Community members can participateContinue Reading
CAYCE – The Junior League of Columbia invites the community to pick up a paddle and join its 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament, presented by ProMotion Rehab and Sports Medicine, on April 24–25 at the Cayce Pickleball Complex. The two-day event blends friendly competition with fundraising efforts supporting the Junior League’sContinue Reading
Step back in time and experience the architectural beauty and stories of Lexington during the Lexington County Museum’s Tour of Homes April 25 from 1 – 5 pm. Guests will enjoy a self-guided, rotating tour of four of Lexington’s historically significant homes, each offering a glimpse into the people, craftsmanship,Continue Reading
By Liesha Wessinger-Huffstetler Let’s talk about mules—the dependable workhorses of the days before tractors. A mule is a hybrid, the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, and is typically infertile. Because nearly every farm relied on mules, families either bred them or purchased them as needed. WhileContinue Reading
IRMO – The Sharpvue Irmo International Festival will return to Moore Park on April 26, bringing a full day of global music, food, art and cultural celebration to the heart of Irmo. Hosted in partnership with the Town of Irmo and sponsored by Sharpvue, the festival highlights the diverse culturesContinue Reading