This holiday season, A Magical Cirque Christmas returns with its enchanting blend of acrobatics, magic, and festive charm, delighting audiences across the U.S. The show will stop for one night only at the Koger Center for the Arts on December 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It was exactly a year ago White Knoll was preparing for its first state championship game against fellow Region 4-5A foe Dutch Fork. The Timberwolves find themselves this week in a somewhat similar situation. This time, it’s a round earlier and against another Irmo-based team fromContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Special to The Lake Murray News The Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament out of Acapulco on Nov. 16. A total of 19 teams participated and brought 34 striped bass to the scales weighing a total of 221.91 pounds with a 6.53-pound average. Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 10th season as Lexington girls’ basketball coach opened on an historic note for Molly Goodrich. With last Friday’s 63-39 win over Eau Claire in the She Got Next tournament at Wildcat Gymnasium, she reached 150 victories with the Lady Wildcats. Only David Long with 156Continue Reading
Get ready for a heartwarming holiday performance as “A Dickens of a Christmas” takes the stage at Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor on Sunday, December 15, at 4 p.m. This unique production, presented as a classic Christmas radio show, features three actors portraying 50 characters, accompanied by the legendary pianist Ed McContinue Reading
Leeza’s Care Connection held its annual Dare2Care Gala on November 21 at the USC Alumni Center, delivering an emotional and inspiring evening dedicated to supporting caregivers. Event Highlights: Jay Allen Performance: The Voice standout Jay Allen performed his heartfelt song “Blank Stares,” written in honor of his mother’s battle withContinue Reading
Prisma Health Children’s Hospitals are inviting the community to join their Good Night Lights event on December 1 at 7 Richland Medical Park Drive in Columbia. The event aims to spread joy and support for young patients and their families during the holiday season. Good Night Lights Highlights: Toy DriveContinue Reading
Columbia’s popular St. Pat’s in Five Points festival returns on March 15, 2025, for its 43rd year of music, food, and family fun. Tickets will be available starting Black Friday, November 29, at StPatsColumbia.com, with limited-time discounts and special perks. Ticket Options: General Admission: $15 (Black Friday through Cyber Monday,Continue Reading
The Midlands Light Opera Society will hold auditions for principal roles and chorus sign-ups for Pirates of Penzance on December 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room of St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 2827 Wheat Street, Columbia. Callback auditions will follow on December 9 at 6:30 p.m. PerformanceContinue Reading
The Tri-District Arts Consortium (Tri-DAC) is celebrating its 40th anniversary and is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Summer Program. This program is open to middle school students from Lexington One, Lexington-Richland Five, and Richland Two public schools who are artistically gifted and talented. Program Details: Dates: June 9 –Continue Reading
The Junior League of Columbia is gearing up for its annual Holiday Market, running from December 5 to 8 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. This year’s event celebrates the League’s 100th year of service and will feature over 100 merchants from across the country. The Holiday Market is moreContinue Reading