Guests can enjoy local food vendors throughout the weekend, including The Coffee Truck serving coffee Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Hometown Hotdogz offering classic favorites Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. As an added incentive, the first 100 customers who spend $100 will receive a freeContinue Reading
LEXINGTON — The Lexington County Department of Public Works is inviting residents, businesses and community stakeholders to attend a series of open house meetings as part of the development of the county’s Transportation Improvement Plan. The long-range planning effort focuses on preserving and enhancing Lexington County’s transportation system to improveContinue Reading
IRMO — Richland Northeast High School’s Silver Cadets Marching Band will host Battle In the Met, a drumline competition, on Saturday, March 7, from 2–8 p.m. in the RNE gym. Doors open at 1 p.m. The event will feature 16 high school drumlines competing for top honors, with DJ DelContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose A full day of horsepower, high-flying dogs and Mardi Gras flair is coming to the Midlands as “Bark to the Park” returns Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Saluda Shoals Park. The event supports Pawmetto Lifeline, a nonprofit animal rescue organization that provided support to 50,000 animals inContinue Reading
After initially announcing a hiatus, organizers have confirmed that the Lexington County Peach Festival will return in 2026. The popular Fourth of July celebration, held annually in Gilbert, was previously canceled due to a shortage of personnel and volunteers needed to manage the large-scale event. However, an outpouring of publicContinue Reading
Photo by Lexington High School By Thomas Grant Jr. The annual Cats Kick Cancer boys’ soccer tournament kicks off Thursday at Lexington High School. The four-day event raises funds for the Lexington One Educational Foundation, which assists students and employees in Lexington County School District One who are battling cancerContinue Reading
One in nine children in South Carolina will experience the death of a parent or sibling before the age of 18. Processing that loss can be one of the most difficult challenges a child faces. To help families navigate that journey, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands is offering the Healing HeartsContinue Reading
Bringing Joy and Hope to Children Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) is proud to announce its role as a sponsor of the 2026 Wishing Well Gala, hosted by Carolina Sunshine for Children in an Evening of Hope, Heart, and Community. This premier fundraising event will beContinue Reading
The D5 Foundation of Lex-Rich School District Five is seeking community partners and business sponsors for Springfest 2026, scheduled for Saturday, March 28. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event at Dutch Fork High School football stadium — which drew more than 1,000 community members — organizers are expandingContinue Reading
In recognition of National Heart Month and in conjunction with the Go Red movement promoting heart disease awareness, Columbia will host the third-annual Jump Start Your Heart Day Party this Saturday, February 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Finlay Park. The free community event will feature a wideContinue Reading
The annual Black History Month Scavenger Hunt launched February 1 and is now underway across the Midlands. The free, self-guided experience invites residents, families, students, and visitors to explore Columbia and surrounding communities while learning about local Black history, culture, and community impact through a digital platform on the SodaContinue Reading