CHAPIN, S.C. — Chapin American Legion Post 193 will hold a Patriot Day Ceremony Friday, September 11, at 8:30 a.m. at the post’s new home. Members, families, friends and community members are invited to attend the ceremony, which will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — As the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the South Carolina State Museum is remembering the attacks and the state’s response with a new exhibit, South Carolina Remembers 9/11: 25 Years Later. Now on display in the museum’s Main Lobby, the exhibitContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central South Carolina (OCC) will hold its annual butterfly release September 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the South Carolina State House to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and honor those whose lives have been affected by the disease. The Cathy B. NovingerContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Miss Okra Strut Pageant will return to Irmo on September 12 at the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. Ninety contestants will compete for crowns during two sessions, with the morning competition beginning at 10 a.m. and the afternoon competition at 3 p.m. WLTX news anchorContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will take visitors on a prehistoric journey when Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors opens Sept. 17 and runs through Jan. 4. The outdoor exhibition will transport guests millions of years into the past, offering a glimpse of a vastly different EarthContinue Reading
The 11th Annual BBQ Fundraiser benefiting Sharing God’s Love will be held Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Coldwell Banker’s Irmo/Lake Murray office, 7464 Woodrow St. in Irmo. Donations will benefit the organization’s ongoing community work and include a pulled pork barbecue plate with all theContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Town of Irmo will launch a new live music series Thursday, Sept. 3, bringing jazz performances, food and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere to Whitt Cline Community Park. Jazz on Carlisle is being presented in partnership with the ColaJazz Foundation and will feature jazz musicians performing at the parkContinue Reading
Ness Dreams Hot Dogs and Catering will hold a hot dog eating contest on Saturday, Sept. 5, beginning at 1 p.m. Contestants will have 10 minutes to eat as many hot dogs as possible. Prizes will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place finishers. The entry fee is $20.Continue Reading
Unbound Dance Company will present “Afterlight,” an evening of original movement and storytelling, August 28-29 at the Lexington 2 Performing Arts Center, 3205 Platt Springs Road in West Columbia. Both performances will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through TicketLeap. The company’s fifth full-length production, “Afterlight” explores what itContinue Reading
Salem United Methodist Church will hold its 2nd Annual Drive-Thru Prayer Ministry from September 21 through October 28. Each Monday from 7:30 to 9 a.m., commuters can pull into the church parking lot, remain in their vehicles and share a prayer concern. There are no obligations or solicitations—just a momentContinue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Multiples of the Midlands (MoM) Club will host its annual Fall Children’s Consignment Sale on Saturday, Aug. 15, at St. David’s Lutheran Church. The sale will be open from 7 a.m. until noon and will feature a wide variety of gently used items for infants,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) and the City of Columbia will join together Friday, Aug. 7, for a proclamation ceremony honoring Purple Heart recipients and recognizing the start of Purple Heart Viola Week, which runs Aug. 7-14. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.Continue Reading
5K road race moved from July to late September By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year – always aimed at raising support for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) K-9 corps – has moved from one of the hottest months of theContinue Reading
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and United Against Fentanyl (UAF) will host nationwide Walk for Lives 2026 events this Saturday, July 11. The national partnership is in support of DEA’s Fentanyl Free America initiative with more than 100 family-led community events across the United States in a single day.Continue Reading
CHAPIN – Thousands of music fans and boaters are expected to gather on Lake Murray this Saturday, July 11, for Reggaetronic Presents Lake Murray Palooza, one of South Carolina’s largest on-the-water music festivals. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fat Frogs Marina, 1701 DreherContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – Car enthusiasts are invited to the 6th Annual American Legion Post 174 Car Show on Saturday, July 11, at the post, located at 801 Piney Wood Road. The event will showcase vehicles of all makes, models and years, with cars and trucks competing for Best of Show andContinue Reading