Whataburger is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day on September 18 with a chance to win free Whataburger for a year! Whataburger Rewards Members can enter the sweepstakes by ordering a Patty Melt, Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger, or a Whataburger with cheese through the Whataburger App or Whataburger.com. Every qualifying purchaseContinue Reading
Dr. Thomas S. Mullikin was elected to the historic board in August By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, an attorney, university professor, and renowned global expedition leader has been elected to the board of the South Carolina Civil Rights Museum (SCCRM). Mullikin will serve a three-year term followingContinue Reading
Are you passionate about giving back to your community? The Lexington Medical Center Irmo Okra Strut is calling for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s event a success! We’re looking for dedicated individuals to assist in various roles, including: General Set-Up VIP Tent Attendants Obstacle Course Monitors in theContinue Reading
Chapin, SC – The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its annual Fall Golf Classic, scheduled for October 22, 2024, at the Mid Carolina Club with a 1:30 PM start. This event promises a day of golf, networking, and community engagement, all in support of the AnnieContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson’s annual bus tour made a stop in Irmo on August 21, where he was warmly received by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. The tour takes Wilson across South Carolina’s Second Congressional District and includes visits to businesses, schools, and organizations in Aiken, Chapin, Forest Acres, andContinue Reading
By Daniel Rendelman Chapin, South Carolina — Now is the time to recommend local non-profits for grant money from the Greater Chapin Community Foundation. Since 2003, the Greater Chapin Community Foundation has collected more than $734,000, which has been saved and invested in the community’s nonprofit organizations. Over $263,000 inContinue Reading
Singer, songwriter, and musician Cody Webb will bring his high-energy performance to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) on September 6. The show, starting at 7:30 p.m., promises an evening of captivating music from a rising star in country and contemporary music. Webb, who hails from Ridge Spring, hasContinue Reading
The Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands is excited to introduce the Girl Scout Experience Box (GSEB) program, designed to support new Daisy (K–1) troop leaders as they begin their Scouting journey. Starting in August 2024, first-year Daisy troops will receive a complimentary monthly supply box, filled with everythingContinue Reading
Meeting Street Music Fest Returns to West Columbia with Two Days of Free Entertainment West Columbia is bringing back the popular Meeting Street Music Fest on September 6-7, offering two days of live music, food, and fun. The festival will feature multiple genres of music and plenty of activities forContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) is gearing up for the sixth annual Lake Murray Cleanup on September 14, but volunteers must register by this Friday, September 6, to participate. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and volunteers will clean up islands, shorelines, boat ramps, roads, and naturalContinue Reading
The University of South Carolina’s Koger Center for the Arts marked its 35th anniversary with a festive celebration on Thursday. County Councilperson Allison Terracio (District 5) joined the festivities, which featured birthday cake, live music, a drawing for free tickets, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic venue on GreeneContinue Reading
As many celebrated Labor Day with picnics, lakeside outings, and festivals, Isabella Waits had her own special celebration at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge — welcoming a baby girl into the world. The joyful arrival marked a heartwarming addition to the holiday for the Waits family.Continue Reading
Chapin welcomed Labor Day with its annual festivities, beginning on August 31 with a 5K run and an exciting Latin Night on Beaufort Street. Attendees enjoyed authentic Venezuelan cuisine from the Arepa Chef food truck, Latin music by David Rodriguez and the Latin Hustle, and a night filled with dancing.Continue Reading
The Ballentine Community Center (BCC) is expanding its offerings this fall with both watercolor painting classes and ping pong sessions. For art enthusiasts, BCC will host six-week Beginner and Intermediate Watercolor Painting Classes. Classes will be held on Mondays, starting September 9 and continuing through October 14. The intermediate classContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) organization marked a significant milestone on August 22 with a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the expansion of the Lake Murray Country Visitor Center in Irmo. The event saw local and state leaders, including Richland County Councilmen Jason Branham (District 1) and PaulContinue Reading
Lexington, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) and USAngling are excited to present “Youth Angling Day” on Thursday, September 26, at Gibson Pond Park in Lexington. This event serves as the official start of the 2024 Pan American/USAngling Challenge Cup Kayak Championship, a prestigious competitionContinue Reading