Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) held a press conference on the front steps of Segra Park June 14 to announce a new BBQ event in the Midlands. “A year from now, in June of 2024, Columbia SC will host the inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown” said Miriam Atria,Continue Reading
By Mike DuBose with Dr. David Hurst, DVM In our earlier article, we described how our pets bring us great joy and comfort, along with many physical and mental health benefits. Unfortunately, we will outlive our best friends. Animals leave our lives through a variety of ways such as tragicContinue Reading
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $9,000 grant to Lexington County School District One’s Instructional Services Team to help fund the district’s Homegrown Institute, which will be held this summer on June 20, 22, 27 and 29, 2023. The grant funds will support the growth of new andContinue Reading
Wingard’s Market has announced the official opening of the 2023 Purple Martin Tour Season on Lake Murray. The 2-hour guided boat tours will take place every Tuesday – Friday from June 27 – August 25. People will learn about the natural history of Purple Martins as well as why they’veContinue Reading
Capping off the season for the South Carolina Jazz Masterworks Ensemble, “An Evening with Kurt Elling” answers the group’s theme of the season, “What is jazz?” Known for his combination of robust swing and poetic insights, Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists, said Dr. RobertContinue Reading
Richland County Government and Harvest Hope Food Bank are teaming up with the goal of significantly impacting the lives of county residents facing food insecurity. The county is collecting nonperishable food items as part of a monthlong donation drive in June themed “Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation.” Through June 28,Continue Reading
The countdown to Independence Day is on! Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) is proud to host the 35th annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray on Saturday, July 1, presented by Lexington Medical Center. Kicking off the festivities at noon, enjoy the Patriotic Boat Parade asContinue Reading
By Matt BelyusValet Technologies For many years (decades), we have heard that machines will take over jobs for repetitive tasks, and I have seen robots for assembly lines that do what a human can do, but much faster. Is the machine better than a human? Yes, but just for thatContinue Reading
Come help the Friends of the Irmo Branch Library solve at the annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on July 29, at the River Center at Saluda Shoals Park. Tickets are on sale now. Artemus Ward, head of the lucrative family publishing business, falls face-first into his mashed potatoes, revealing aContinue Reading
John Tudor’s Magic and Mysteries show will be returning to The Venue on Main Street, June 27 at 8 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 at the door. John Tudor has been a professional magician and teacher of magic for more than thirty years. The Magic and MysteriesContinue Reading
Do you have a fishing rod in your garage? Or maybe even a cane pole? If so, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) invites you to join our Plishing Challenge this summer. Plishing is a combination of the Swedish phrase “plocka upp”, meaning litter pick up, and fishing. The PlishingContinue Reading