The South Carolina State Fair will present a free outdoor showing of “The Greatest Showman” July 12 on the fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive. The 2017 film starring Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron will highlight a picnic-styled evening of family entertainment that will include concessions, craft beer and wine, and children’sContinue Reading
Hurricane season is underway and Dominion Energy South Carolina urges customers to plan ahead, starting with assembling an emergency storm kit. “Every hurricane season is different, and no two storms are the same, but one thing that never changes is the importance of preparation,” said Keller Kissam, president of electricContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five has launched a new summer program to provide free, fresh produce to Irmo-area families in need. A partnership with Pelion-based farm WP Rawl, the district’s new Farmers’ Market initiative will be held at the Irmo Village Apartments Thursdays, June 20 through August 1, excluding July 4.Continue Reading
The Irmo Farmers Market is held Tuesdays 5 – 8 pm, at the front of The Irmo High School Center for the Arts. Shop for fresh jams, locally roasted coffee, boiled peanuts, kettle corn, artisan made jewelry, landscape paintings, lemonade, bakery items, as well as bedding plants, vegetables and eggs. ForContinue Reading
The 31st Annual 4th of July Celebration at Lake Murray will be held June 29 at noon. Showing pride for the nation and sign up your business, family, or friends to be a part of the patriotic celebration. The Parade will start at Bomb Island and head towards the LakeContinue Reading
Sara Goldsby, Director of the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), received the 12th Annual Ramstad/Kennedy Award for Outstanding Leadership this morning (June 6) during the Annual Meeting of the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors Inc. (NASADAD). Established in honor ofContinue Reading
A Celebration of Life Service for Charles “Charlie” Logan Higgins, Sr., 77, was held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. Mr. Higgins passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Prisma Health Heart Hospital. He was born in Columbia, the oldest son of the lateContinue Reading
The local branch of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (SCNAREB) is offering a free housing platform in conjunction with BB&T for potential homeowners this Monday, June 24 from 10 am to 4 pm, at the parking lot of First Nazareth Baptist Church at 2351 Gervais Street, Columbia. The homeownership eventContinue Reading
By CT McDonald After going 1-2 in the past weekend’s NC-SC Challenge American Legion Baseball tournament at Newberry, Chapin-Newberry Post 193-24 recorded a loss to Fort Mill in the first of two League V home games this week. The Post 193-24 seniors team took a 12-9 loss to Rowan County,Continue Reading
The next COMET public listening sessions will be held in Chapin this Monday, June 24. The sessions are being held throughout the Midlands to solicit input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvements. Attendees are asked to come and share their comments, concerns and vision for the futureContinue Reading
The Miss South Carolina Pageant will be held 8 pm June 29 at the Township Auditorium in Columbia. The winner will receive a $60,000 scholarship and compete at the Miss America pageant. The Miss South Carolina Teen Pageant will be held 8 pm June 28 at the Township. The winnerContinue Reading