Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks and Symphony at Segra Park Columbia, SC – Get ready for a night of music, fun, and dazzling fireworks as the Columbia Fireflies and the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra join forces for the 4th annual Fireworks with the Phil. This beloved orchestral Independence Day celebrationContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo, the acclaimed Long Island Medium and star of Lifetime’s new series “Raising Spirits,” has provided solace and comfort to countless fans. Columbia residents will soon have a unique opportunity to witness her extraordinary talents when she performs live at theContinue Reading
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) is pleased to announce Kinsleigh Ringus of Lexington High School, as the Second District of South Carolina’s 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner. “The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists in the Second Congressional District of SouthContinue Reading
Swansea, SC – The Greater Columbia Rose Society will convene for their monthly meeting this Sunday, June 23, at 3 p.m. The gathering will take place at Kremser’s Farm & Nursery, located at 208 Buckhead Lane in Swansea. This month’s program features a presentation on “Pests & Fungal Disease” byContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Columbia is set to play host to a significant event as it becomes an official stop on the National League of Cities (NLC) Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. The roadshow is part of NLC’s year-long celebration, commemorating a century of commitment to advancing local government andContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Columbia Animal Services is providing free microchipping for dogs this June. The event is scheduled for June 26, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and no appointments are necessary. The service is available to residents of the City of Columbia and Richland County, who must provide proofContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Friday Night Laser Lights summer series, starting June 21. Sponsored by Prisma Health, these exciting events invite the community to experience mesmerizing laser light shows set to the music of renowned artists, all inside theContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Pet owners in Lexington County will be required by law to have microchips injected into their dogs. That requirement is part of the new regulations approved by Lexington County Council designed to help better identify lost and missing pets that often wind up in animal shelters.Enforcement ofContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Forts Pond Elementary, Pelion Elementary, Pelion Middle and Pelion High in Lexington County School District One are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024–25 school year. Section 104(a) of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 amended section 11(a)(1) of the Richard B.Continue Reading
How a 70-year-old Marine officer from Columbia, S.C. proves the Marine Corps still builds men By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD America’s Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775, when the Continental Congress ordered that two battalions of Marines be raised for combatant service aboard ship, as Naval landing forces,Continue Reading
The Columbia VA Healthcare System is inviting the community to a special Korean War Remembrance Ceremony on June 25. The event will take place at the Dorn VA Medical Center, located at 6439 Garners Ferry Road, starting at 11:00 AM. This occasion serves to honor the sacrifices and service ofContinue Reading