On Monday, August 26th, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will embark on his annual district Bus Tour. Congressman Wilson will travel to all five counties of South Carolina’s Second Congressional District to visit with constituents, discuss their concerns, and share updates on his work in Congress. Monday, August 26, 2019 9:15AM: BTDContinue Reading
The Second Annual Justin Pepper 5K (JP5K) will hit the streets of Chapin on Saturday, August 31, with a new route and a renewed purpose to raise scholarship funds for deserving high school students with a passion for community service. According to Justin Pepper Foundation CEO and race organizer KariContinue Reading
Fort Jackson will host its annual 5K run/walk honoring fallen soldiers and the survivors of soldiers at 8 a.m. Sept. 14, at Hilton Field. This is an annual event to help bring awareness to fallen soldiers and their sacrifices. This event builds support for the families of those killed inContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful will hold an Adopt-A-Highway & Adopt-A-Street Cleanup this Saturday, August 24. Volunteers will be removing litter from roads throughout Lexington and Richland Counties, as well as the City of Columbia. If you are driving throughout the Midlands and you see litter pick-up in progress signs orContinue Reading
The SC Disability Employment Coalition will host a free employment workshop for individuals with disabilities in West Columbia August 27 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. The Disability Benefits & Employment: Make It Work for You event will explore myths of how work affects disability benefits and will be held atContinue Reading
Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering eight free regional notary public seminars this summer and fall for all South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. The Lexington County seminar will be held August 27 at the Midlands Technical College, Airport Campus. Doors will open one hourContinue Reading
Have questions about the health and management of trees in your landscape or around your business? Plan to attend the Urban Tree Care Workshop hosted by the Lexington Soil and Water Conservation District and the Lexington County Clemson Extension Service to find the answers to you questions and gain knowledgeContinue Reading
Join the Newberry Opera House for a Kickin’ Kickoff to the 2019-2020 season this Saturday, August 24. No tickets are required for the reception. The festivities will begin at 6:30 pm when the bars in the lobby open followed by a drawing for a pair of tickets to the RickyContinue Reading
A Collectible Books & Fine Art Festival will be held August 24 at historic Seibels House in Columbia. Book and art collectors are invited to the festival to benefit the Cooperative Ministry from 8 am to 2 pm. Books will be focused primarily on the South and will include 350 books fromContinue Reading
August 21 from Noon – 1:30 pm, LUNCH ‘N LEARN: Sensitive Situations in Caregiving Caring for someone you love often leads to awkward moments that may result in embarrassment for you and your loved one. While bathing, grooming, feeding, or driving can all be uncomfortable, it is important to maintain the person’sContinue Reading
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation will be holding the Jailbreak Escape Urban Challenge Run – Seventh Time’s The Charm August 24. The event will be held at the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department at 521 Gibson Road. Call 803-785-8230 for directions. Packet pick up and late registration begin at 6:15 am,Continue Reading