The SC Philharmonic will host Philtober Fest on October 8, 2022, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This concert event is free for the community, and will take place on the new outdoor stage on the Assembly St. side of The Koger Center for the Arts. The concert lineup features BoomtownContinue Reading
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster presents decorationBy Alex Junes-Ward Dr. Tom Mullikin, a former U.S. Army officer and retired commander of the S.C. State Guard, was presented the Order of Saint Maurice (OSM) during ceremonies at the Governor’s office, S.C. State House, Thursday, Sept. 1. A National Infantry award, theContinue Reading
By: Edward M.”JIB” Colie III Electric cars and a 2-way charge. The Ford F-150 pickup has a unique feature as far as EV’s go. This is the fact that it’s charging system can go 2 ways. First it charges the vehicle’s battery and second there is an inverter that convertsContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard CRT, SEL, DEI, oh my. Is CRT in our schools? Yes, if you define the acronym CRT to mean Culturally Responsive Teaching. There seems a misunderstanding that CRT is SEL, and vice versa, that DEI excludes people, and none of it belongs in OUR (not an acronym)Continue Reading
An Introduction to symphonic music and instruments for kids of all ages. Looking for something to do with the kids that’s fun, free, and will also inspire their love of music? This is it! Join the LMSO for an exciting concert designed especially for young audiences including short excerpts fromContinue Reading
The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) announces their Power in Pink Event, a Breast Cancer Awareness Celebration, held Sept. 9, from 10 AM – 2 PM. The event is located at Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center, 8620 Garners Ferry Rd. This free event will have line dancing, music, raffles, lunch,Continue Reading
SERIES BY RETURNING TO HAZELWOOD BREWING IN LEXINGTON, SC Woodwind trio will perform concert in neighborhood biergarten on Sept. 16, 2022 The South Carolina Philharmonic presents the first concert of the 22/23 Chamber Crawl Series on Friday, September 16, 2022, in the biergarten at Hazelwood Brewing (711 E Main St,Continue Reading
University officials, other VIPs plant tree recognizing USC’s eight four-sport national championships By W. Thomas Smith Jr. University of South Carolina Head Football Coach Shane Beamer joined Dr. Tom Mullikin, S.C. Supreme Court Justice John Few, and University officials in the planting of an oak tree celebrating the University ofContinue Reading
This Friday, September 2, from 6 to 9 pm, Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery, 324 State Street in West Columbia, will host a reception launching a month-long exhibit and sale of works by artist Rebecca Horne. An international-award-winning, self-taught abstract artist based in West Columbia, Horne is inspired by theContinue Reading
So far this year, 17,831 state Individual Income Tax returns have been filed claiming $4.3 million in Teacher Classroom Expenses credits for the 2021 tax year. That’s just one of several education-related state tax credits the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) wants parents and teachers to consider as anotherContinue Reading
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) have announced the new Raspberry Rally cookie will join its nationwide lineup for the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Season. The thin, crispy cookie is a “sister” cookie to Thin Mints, infused with raspberry flavor instead ofContinue Reading