The South Carolina State Museum invites the public to celebrate South Carolina Arbor Day with a special evening featuring acclaimed author and environmental writer Margaret Renkl on December 2 at 6 p.m. The free Arbor Day program will include a moderated conversation, reception, and book signing. The discussion with RenklContinue Reading
The 3rd Annual South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition is returning this holiday season, inviting bakers, artists, designers, businesses, and festive creators of all ages to showcase their talents in a celebration of imagination and community spirit. Hosted by Davis Architecture, the event will take place December 4–6 at AIA Columbia,Continue Reading
On October 20, Riverbanks staff joined partners from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and South Carolina State Parks to release a juvenile green sea turtle named Huntington into an inlet leading to the ocean—near the same area where the turtle originally hatched. Huntington’s release marks another achievementContinue Reading
Richland County’s generosity is rolling into the holiday season once again. For the ninth straight year, the County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team is leading its annual Stuff a Bus donation drive, collecting toys, clothing and essential items for children served by Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). ThroughContinue Reading
The Junior League of Columbia will once again bring holiday magic to the Midlands with its 39th annual Holiday Market, taking place December 4–7 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. The four-day shopping event features more than 100 unique merchants from across the country and serves as the League’s largestContinue Reading
(Photo by S.C. High School League) By Thomas Grant Jr. Lake Murray–area competitive cheer programs once again proved their statewide dominance as four schools brought home trophies from the S.C. High School League finals held Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. In Class 5A Division I, Lexington captured its sixth stateContinue Reading
Photo by GoFlashwin.com By Thomas Grant Jr. For the second straight year — and the fifth time in program history — River Bluff finished as the runner-up at the S.C. High School League competitive cheer finals held at Colonial Life Arena. The Lady Gators, who won the Class 3A stateContinue Reading
(Photo by S.C. High School League) By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin High School remains the queen of competitive cheer in South Carolina. The Lady Eagles captured their state-record 19th title at the S.C. High School League Class 5A Division II finals Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. Chapin posted a teamContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Saturday’s annual Clemson–South Carolina showdown in Columbia will serve as a homecoming for two former All-State wide receivers. Clemson redshirt senior Antonio Williams of Dutch Fork and South Carolina freshman Donovan Murph of Irmo will line up on opposite sidelines for the 4 p.m. kickoff atContinue Reading
(Photo by Chad McGinty) By Thomas Grant Jr. A Lake Murray region team celebrated a state football championship over the Thanksgiving holiday. W.W. King Academy defeated Laurens Academy 50-36 last Friday in the SCISA 8-Man championship at Calhoun Academy. The victory capped a perfect 12-0 season and marked the Knights’Continue Reading
The Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament out of Acapulco on November 15. Twelve teams participated in the event, bringing a total of 24 striped bass to the scales. The fish weighed a combined 156.74 pounds, with an impressive 6.53-pound average, and all teams brought in aContinue Reading