Discount tickets are now available for the 155th South Carolina State Fair, running from October 9-20 in Columbia. Fairgoers can save up to 50 percent on admission and ride tickets by purchasing in advance through October 8 at participating Circle K locations or online at SCStateFair.org. Discount Prices: Admission tickets:Continue Reading

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has granted permits for the first-ever Crystal Lagoons amenity in the state. Located in northeast Columbia, construction is set to begin in early 2025. “This approval from DHEC marks a pivotal moment for the Crystal Lagoons project,” said Joseph Baldassarra,Continue Reading

The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation has announced a substantial donation of $180,000 to six organizations across South Carolina, supporting projects in housing, recovery, community arts, and arts education. Each of the selected organizations will receive $10,000 annually for three years, totaling $30,000 per organization. Since its inception in 2000,Continue Reading

The South Carolina State Museum has received its fourth Museums for America grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), securing $250,000 to further its digitization efforts. The grant will fund the photographing and 3-D scanning of 5,000 fossils from the museum’s extensive Natural History collection, which includesContinue Reading

The South Carolina State Fair is celebrating the state’s 46 counties with a special flash sale on admission tickets. As part of this year’s theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate South Carolina,” the Fair is offering its lowest ticket price of the season. The flash sale will take place this Saturday,Continue Reading

Columbia, S.C. — Virginia Wingard Memorial United Methodist Church is expanding its mission by transforming into a hub for performing arts. The newly established Broad River Arts Center will debut on September 5 with the musical revue “Showtune,” a tribute to Broadway composer Jerry Herman. Located at 1500 Broad RiverContinue Reading

Local author Arthur M. James has created a compelling and panoramic view of World War II in his latest work, Untertauchen: A Historical Novel. This 616-page fictional novel is written from the perspective of a German Jewish couple struggling to survive the inhumane violence and destruction of the Third Reich.Continue Reading

Auditions, July 20th for 6 main characters for paid performances in a new series of 3 productions. Kate Brighton; Artistic Director of Absolute Theatre Company has partnered with “Bill’s Pickin Parlor & Event Center” to create three dinner theater experiences. Each production is based on the theme of an “Ol’Continue Reading

Columbia, SC – The City of Columbia is pleased to announce the availability of the 2024 Youth Services Guide, a comprehensive resource designed to inform parents and guardians about services and programs available to youth throughout the summer in Columbia and other parts of Richland County. The guide highlights aContinue Reading