Shandon United Methodist Church has announced the church’s 19th Annual Garage Sale, sponsored by the United Women in Faith. Mark your calendars for the event, taking place August 11, from 8 am to 2:30 pm, and continuing August 12, from 8 am to 1 pm. The sale will be heldContinue Reading
Romance author Synithia Williams is launching her newest novel, The Secret to a Southern Wedding, with a conversation and book signing on August 15 at All Good Books in Columbia. Williams will be in conversation with fellow author Yasmin Angoe at 6 pm, followed by a meet-and-greet/book signing running untilContinue Reading
The Contemporaries, an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), have revealed two new museum acquisitions by Columbia-born artist Rodney McMillian. The CMA is the first museum in the Carolinas to acquire McMillian’s work. Both paintings are currently on display in the CMA’s collection gallery 20, where theyContinue Reading
Brian Pearson, distinguished executive coach, will help attendees to learn and understand the current generational gaps and the six temptations successful organizations have as they battle labor issues and the disconnects associated with those gaps. This lunchtime workshop will be held on Thursday, August 17, at the Greater Irmo ChamberContinue Reading
Rebekah (Bekah) Smith and the Smith Family return home after a life-altering car accident in Hawaii on June 28. Bekah (18) suffered an atlanto-occipital dislocation, a typically fatal injury, a C1 and C2 fracture, and traumatic brain injury, while her father, Jacob, and brothers, Jake, and Banks, also sustained injuries.Continue Reading
Computers, clothes, school supplies, and a variety of other school-year essentials can be bought free of sales tax during South Carolina’s annual 72-hour Tax-Free Weekend. The 2023 Tax-Free Weekend runs from August 4 – August 6 at 11:59 pm. Eligible items can be bought online and in-store without paying theContinue Reading
Chapin Theatre’s production of Disney Descendants: The Musical will be staged at Harbison Theatre July 27 – August 6. Based on the Disney Channel movies, Descendants takes place in Auradon where all the characters from the Disney universe live and have elected the Beast King. King Beast and Queen Belle’sContinue Reading
With baseball season in full swing, the State Museum invites its guests to celebrate America’s pastime with special baseball-themed activities and presentations on July 22. Inspired by the museum’s current exhibition, The 521 All-Stars: A Championship Story of Baseball and Community, Baseball Day at the State Museum offers an escapeContinue Reading
EXIT Realty New Horizons invites first-time home buyers to attend a free 90-minute workshop to help answer their many questions. Find out what options are available to finance a first home; learn about steps that can be taken to prepare for home ownership and gain the insights that will makeContinue Reading
The Columbia Philatelic Society Stamp and Card Show will be held on August 19-20 at Spring Valley High School. The stamp show brings collectors from Virginia to Florida and points west to Columbia for the weekend. This year’s show theme is the 50th anniversary of our all volunteer military. ThereContinue Reading
One in every five new hires at Dominion Energy is a veteran. As part of its ongoing support of the armed forces, veterans and their families, Dominion Energy recently held a military appreciation event at its offices in Cayce to honor employees who are active or former members of theContinue Reading
Presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was in Columbia on Tuesday, July 18, to officially file for the presidency in our state. DeSantis made his way to the Republican Party headquarters where he was the first major party presidential candidate to file for South Carolina’s Republican primary. DeSantis madeContinue Reading
SC7 Expedition honors law enforcement agencies and leaders in the S.C. Midlands By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The 4th-annual SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) Expedition concluded its trek through the Upstate of South Carolina earlier this week and is now winding its way through central South Carolina: Participants having hiked aContinue Reading
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a three-day online auction to support the nonprofit’s conservation and education programs. The online auction features hunting and fishing trips, exclusive vacation packages, outdoor experiences and gear, wildlife art, specialty gifts, spa packages, and more. The – “Wild Summer Nights Online Auction”Continue Reading
The July 4 event will honor fallen soldier and RCSD deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 11th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be held Tuesday, July 4, at the S.C. State House in Columbia. Hosted and facilitated by Richland County Sheriff Leon LottContinue Reading
The 35th annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray will be held this Saturday, July 1. The event is hosted by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC), and presented by Lexington Medical Center. Kicking off the festivities at noon, enjoy the Patriotic Boat Parade as localsContinue Reading