The SC State Fair was held at the South Carolina State Fair Grounds in Columbia, SC from Oct 11th- 22nd 2023. Matthew Bodiford took second place in – Department: Agriculture Division: 521 – Vegetables – Tray, Bunch, or Individual Specimens ENTRY# Class: 2121 – Mega Pumpkin, (1) Largest by Weight 251Continue Reading
As the festivities of the holiday season begin, Home Instead encourages residents in Richland and Lexington counties to participate in the Be a Santa to a Senior program and share joy by giving a gift with older adults in the community who may not have anyone to celebrate with. “TheContinue Reading
River Bluff High School is gearing up for a festive celebration on December 12th and 13th, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, as it hosts the 11th annual Ella’s Stuff A Stocking. This beloved tradition, which aims to bring holiday happiness to children in need, has become a cornerstone eventContinue Reading
Lott accepts the award on behalf of the men and women of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott received the Salvation Army Bell-ringer Commendation Award during ceremonies kicking off the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign for the 2023 season. The ceremonyContinue Reading
This holiday season, guests are invited to explore the beauty of the Northern Lights in a brand-new planetarium experience; see returning holiday favorite, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D, in the State Museum’s 4D theater; and enjoy special events and shopping opportunities. Áróra is an immersive cinematic journey that takes guestsContinue Reading
Leezas Care Connection proved once again that they know how to party with a purpose. Our annual Dare2Care gala was held at the USC Alumni Center and was filled with inspiration and gratitude. This year’s Dare2Lead honoree was Senator Katrina Shealy who was recognized for her personal journey as anContinue Reading
Lake Murray Country is thrilled to announce the return of the Christmas Light Boat Parade on December 2. Join us for this spectacular event, which is free and open to the public at the Lake Murray Dam Public Park in Lexington (1832-1834 N Lake Drive, Lexington). Come and witness theContinue Reading
Corrina Hooker Thomas of KW Columbia Your Key To Sold.com spearheaded the annual Blessing Baskets movement founded by her company. While partnering with the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce an awesome 106 baskets full of holiday food were gathered this year. “Many hands make light work,” said Corrina. “Now moreContinue Reading
Community Invited to Join Seventh Annual Bountiful Harvest Event Free Holiday Food Box Give-Away Plus Community Resource Fair and Free Meal Serve and Connect and the Lexington Police Department invite you to the seventh annual Bountiful Harvest that will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. toContinue Reading
Trail Town designations launched by the S.C. National Heritage Corridor Last summer, S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, officials with the S.C. National Heritage Corridor and those of the statewide SC7 Expedition christened the City of Conway near Myrtle Beach, S.C. as the first of other soon-to-be-named South Carolina Trail Towns.Continue Reading
Mullikin honored for distinguished federal and state military service By Christopher D. Carter Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin, S.C. State Guard (SCSG), the former commanding general of the SCSG and a former U.S. Army officer, was presented the 2023 William Jasper Freedom Award by the S.C. Chamber ofContinue Reading
Crooked Creek Art League’s regular meeting on November 20 will feature How to Photograph Your Artwork with presenter Rick Rhodes. Guests are welcome to attend. The meeting at Crooked Creek Park will begin with refreshments at 5:30 pm followed by the business session and presentation at 6 pm. Rhodes isContinue Reading
Girls on the Run of Columbia (GOTR) will be hosting its end-of-season 5K this Saturday, November 18 at Strictly Running in Columbia. GOTR’s mission is to inspire local youth to be healthy, happy, and confident. The event is meant to give program participants of all abilities a sense of accomplishment.Continue Reading
See the lights at the Sleigh Bell Trot (November 20) and Sleigh Bell Stroll (November 21). The events grant an exclusive preview of millions of festive lights at Holiday Lights on the River, the midlands’ largest drive-through lights show. Participants will run or walk through a route featuring millions ofContinue Reading
The Big Red Barn Retreat has announced they are hosting a Heroes Art Show featuring original art created by Veterans and First Responders who have participated in the Big Red Barn Retreat art and photography workshop this past summer. The art will be on display this fall from October 1Continue Reading
The City of Columbia and the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation announced the official grand opening of the Sanctuary at Boyd Island on Boyd Island on October 30 at 10 am. Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, District III Councilman Will Brennan, the Darnall W. and Susan F. BoydContinue Reading