Mark your calendars—Irmo is preparing to celebrate global cultures in a big way at the 5th Annual Irmo International Festival on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Moore Park. Admission and parking are free, making it a perfect family-friendly event for all ages. Organizers have packedContinue Reading
Free family event honors 250th anniversary of the American Revolution Families looking for a unique and educational way to spend their Saturday afternoon are invited to attend “The Shot Heard Round The World,” a free community event taking place Saturday, April 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at theContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Barbecue fans, mark your calendars! The wildly popular Southeastern BBQ Showdown is set to make its return to Columbia on April 24–25, 2026, and this time, it’s moving to a new home at Gamecock Park, just outside the University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium. Hosted by theContinue Reading
Looking to soak in the local culture while enjoying fresh produce, artisan goods, and a welcoming community vibe? The Capital City/Lake Murray Country region is a treasure trove of farmers markets that showcase the best of what South Carolina has to offer. Whether you’re a foodie, a fan of handmadeContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Late 1950s. May 1. Riding with Dad by a cement block house. White. A few clothes out back on the clothesline. Diapers mainly. A tricycle with a wheel missing lay over on its side. A few rusty chairs shaded a patch of grass. CloseContinue Reading
By Kasey Huss This year marks a golden milestone for Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church Preschool in Chapin, SC—50 years of nurturing young minds and hearts. On Sunday, April 27, the preschool will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special service where current preschoolers will sing, followed by a special receptionContinue Reading
Pictured are Saxe Gotha Elementary School winners Hillarie Collins and Tracey Wooten LEXINGTON, S.C. – April 10, 2025 — The Lexington One Educational Foundation has awarded $15,672.74 in Innovation Grants to four elementary schools in Lexington County School District One for the 2025–2026 school year. These Innovation Grants, worth upContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Many of us have lived long enough to see such changes as refrigerators replacing Ice Boxes, Wringer washing machines have been replaced with automatic laundry machines, and cell phones replacing landlines. Food additives and food preservatives extend a processed food’s shelf life, and more. Today, health-conscious individualsContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin Spring signals renewal—gardens, hikes, lighter clothes. But for the roughly 40 percent of Americans carrying extra weight, it’s also a reminder of a heavier burden. Obesity isn’t just about size; it’s a medical domino effect hitting health, wallets, and daily life. Here are the top 10 problemsContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard “I never learned this in school.” “Why don’t they teach this in school?” “I wish they taught this in school.” They do. April is Financial Literacy Month and we recognize the efforts of educators across the state to teach financial literacy / personal finance across the K-12 standards. Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Stormwater Studios invites the community to a magical day of art and nature on Friday, April 12, as part of its Art Day celebration. The highlight of the day is a Butterfly Release overlooking Kinsler Creek at 11:30 a.m., offering a serene and symbolic moment in aContinue Reading