Mark your calendars — National Donut Day is rolling in this Friday, June 6! Local favorites and national chains alike will be celebrating with free donuts and sweet deals all day long. This delicious tradition began in 1938, thanks to the Salvation Army. The day honors the “Donut Lassies,” womenContinue Reading
CHAPIN, SC – Church on the Lake returns for the summer starting Sunday, June 1, and will continue through August 31. Services will be held Sundays from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. at Woodmen of the World, located at 2000 Johnson Marina Road. Presented by Salem United Methodist Church of Irmo,Continue Reading
LEXINGTON, SC – Get ready to read, explore, and have fun this summer as the Lexington County Public Library launches its annual Summer Reading Program on Friday, May 30. Running through August 1, the theme this year is Color Our World, and it’s open to readers of all ages. “ReadingContinue Reading
The Richland County Ag + Art Tour is returning for a 14th year, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the intersection of agriculture and art. The tour, which showcases local farms, art studios, and community markets, will take place from 9 am to 4 pm June 7 andContinue Reading
LAKE MURRAY, S.C. – Carolina Safari Co. has announced the much-anticipated return of its Purple Martin Tours for the 2025 season, with bookings opening on May 30. Led by local naturalist Captain Zach Steinhauser, these pontoon boat tours offer a front-row seat to witness the largest purple martin roost inContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – The town of Irmo is set to welcome the thrilling conclusion of the Hemmings Motor News Great Race on June 29 at Moore Park, marking the Grand Finish of the iconic 2,300-mile, cross-country rally. Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country, the event is more than just aContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s (KMB) annual shoe drive fundraiser is now in full swing and will continue through May 31. This community-driven initiative helps support KMB’s mission to engage, inspire, and educate the Midlands to invest in litter prevention, recycling, and beautification. Anyone can participate by donating new or gentlyContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – May 21, 2025 – In an effort to promote literacy and build stronger community ties, the mayors of Irmo, Lexington, and Chapin are teaming up this summer for a special initiative: Tuesday Morning Story Time in the Park. Beginning May 20 and running through August 26, theContinue Reading
The Leadership Lexington County Class of 2025 will host the Bags, Beers, and Braggin’ Rights Cornhole Tournament this Saturday, May 17, at Moore Park, located at 7507 Eastview Drive in Irmo. The event promises a day of friendly competition and community fun, all in support of a good cause. ProceedsContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Philharmonic has announced its exciting new 2025–2026 season, titled Your Brain on Art. With six Capital Concerts and three special event performances, the upcoming 61st season promises music that entertains while also enriching the mind and spirit. Themed around the idea that music stimulatesContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Fireworks with the Phil, presented by Prisma Health, returns to Segra Park on Tuesday, July 2 for the fifth annual Independence Day celebration in Columbia’s BullStreet District. The South Carolina Philharmonic will perform a patriotic concert capped by a spectacular, extended fireworks display synchronized to the 1812Continue Reading