Calling all creative vendors! The Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival, a cherished local event, is inviting talented individuals to showcase their passion and join our bustling marketplace. Whether your specialty lies in: Cherry Blossoms & Japanese Culture: Share your exquisite art, traditional crafts, or stunning floral arrangements. Delectable Delights: Offer mouthwateringContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – August 15, 2024 – After severe flooding damaged a home in Blythewood, Rumsey Construction & Restoration (RCR), a local business specializing in disaster response, has stepped up to assist a family in need. The flooding, caused by a failed storm water drainage system in a newly builtContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson conducted his annual bus tour from August 20-23, visiting various local businesses, schools, and organizations across South Carolina’s Second Congressional District. As part of the tour, on Wednesday, August 21, Wilson made a stop at the Chapin Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, where he received aContinue Reading
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS) and Columbia Craft Brewery have teamed up for an exciting Spokesdog Contest to find the perfect canine face for Columbia Craft’s seasonal release, Bark Brew. Dog owners across the Midlands can enter their furry friends into the contest by registering online at gogophotocontest.com/barkbrew fromContinue Reading
In South Carolina, one in nine children will face the heartbreaking loss of a parent or sibling by the age of 18. To help children navigate this difficult journey, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands is offering the Healing Hearts Grief Program, designed for children ages 5 to 18 who are copingContinue Reading
Hootie & the Blowfish, the iconic band that took the music world by storm in the 1990s, will be performing at the Colonial Life Arena on Thursday, August 29, at 7:00 pm. Known for lead singer Darius Rucker’s soulful voice and chart-topping hits like “Hold My Hand,” the band’s riseContinue Reading
Today, August 22, is National Eat a Peach Day—a perfect excuse to indulge in the juicy, sun-kissed flavors of South Carolina’s finest peaches. Here are some of the best ways to enjoy this one-of-a-kind holiday: Fresh Peach Slices: Start your day with a simple and refreshing snack of fresh peachContinue Reading
Property owners in Richland County will soon receive updates on the value of their properties as the County Assessor’s Office has completed its 2024 County-wide reassessment. Notifications to affected property owners began mailing on August 16. This reassessment, conducted every five years in accordance with state law, ensures that allContinue Reading
Columbia Animal Services is hosting a Clear the Shelters Pet Adoption Special for the entire month of August. Throughout the month, all pet adoptions are completely free. Visit Columbia Animal Services at 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, to find your new furry friend and give a pet a forever home.Continue Reading
West Columbia, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) has announced his annual bus tour, which will take place from August 20-23, 2024. During the tour, he will visit various locations throughout South Carolina’s Second Congressional District, including local businesses, schools, and organizations. “Each August, I host an annual bus tourContinue Reading
Irmo, S.C. – Get ready to dance and sing along at the 50th Annual Lexington Medical Center Irmo Okra Strut, as the Town of Irmo proudly announces the lineup for the Prisma Health Amphitheater Main Stage. The event, scheduled for September 27 and 28 at Moore Park (7473 Church St.,Continue Reading
Chapin Town Hall, with its public nature trail and 70-foot Carolina Fence pollinator garden, recently hosted a celebration marking Chapin’s new designation as a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat. The event, organized by the Chapin Garden Club and the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF), highlighted the town’s commitment to creating aContinue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has announced the temporary closure of the I-20 westbound ramp (Exit 64B) leading to I-26 westbound. The closure will begin at 11 p.m. on Friday, August 16, and the ramp is expected to reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, August 19. This closureContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is set to explore the rich history and future of Black culinary traditions with its fall series, Harvesting Heritage. In collaboration with award-winning Chef Amethyst Ganaway, the museum will host three after-hours events that delve into the creativity, innovation, and artistry of Black foodways acrossContinue Reading
Rock band Everclear is set to headline the LRADAC Foundation’s 5th annual Rock 4 Recovery concert, presented by Dominion Energy. The event will take place on October 4 at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington and aims to raise awareness about the power and healing of recovery from substance misuse. AllContinue Reading
Richland County council members and staff recently took part in the S.C. Association of Counties Annual Conference held at Isle of Palms. The conference offered opportunities for in-depth interaction, strategizing, and both small and large-group learning sessions. During the event, Council members Gretchen D. Barron, Jesica Mackey, Yvonne McBride, andContinue Reading