Lexington-Richland School District Five is hosting an inaugural parenting conference, Strengthening Families, on September 14. The free conference is facilitated by School District Five social workers and family educators. The conference is open to all families in School District Five and will feature speakers, breakout sessions, lunch, giveaways and childContinue Reading
On September 7, the Mast Store in Columbia will host volunteers from the Palmetto Conservation Foundation to share their mission with guests and, at the end of the day, will donate 10 percent of the day’s sales to support their efforts. Founded in 1989, the Palmetto Conservation Foundation’s goal isContinue Reading
Sharing God’s Love is hosting their annual golf tournament on September 9th, at the Spur at Northwoods. Richie Eisenman shared that “We have great support from our sponsors making this tournament a wonderful event for the golfers”. All proceeds go to the benefit of our local charity. If you areContinue Reading
Sesquicentennial State Park is offering a Full Moon Hike September 13 at 8 pm. Experience trails by the light of the full moon, and if you’re superstitious. Join in this guided 2-mile hike where you can look and listen to the forest at night. This program is designed for agesContinue Reading
SOUTH CHINA SEA (August 22, 2019) – Junior Officer of the Deck Ensign Jasmine Walker, from Lexington, South Carolina, establishes bridge-to-bridge communications with another marine vessel while standing watch on the bridge aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of Commander, Amphibious SquadronContinue Reading
The 14th annual Irmo Community Prayer Breakfast will be held September 26 from 7:30 – 9 am. Keynote speakers will be Brittany Maier and Tammy Maier-Scher. Breakfast will be sponsored by Steve Arnold, Owner of Chick-fil-A, Ballentine. The breakfast will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 6952 St.Continue Reading
The Ballentine Community Center is offering a Watercolors Continued class September 9 from 10:15 am – 12:30 pm. The watercolor painting class is designed to help beginners, as well as experienced painters reinforce their painting skills, learn new watercolor techniques and gain the confidence to become an independent watercolor painter.Continue Reading
The South Carolina State Fair is accepting entries for this year’s competitive exhibits. More than $300,000 in premiums will be offered in agriculture, art, crafts, flowers, and livestock again during this year’s 150th anniversary fair, which runs October 9-20. “Our competitive events are a hallmark of our annual fair andContinue Reading
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
Starting this week, the Comet has formed new relationships with Columbia College, and School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties to where their students, employees and faculty can show their ID cards and receive a free ride on all of the Comet fixed route buses, unrestricted. The new partnershipsContinue 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