COLUMBIA – Volunteer groups from Colonial Life lent a helping hand at the Cooperative Ministry clothing bank during service days in March and April. Volunteers assisted with sorting and organizing donated clothing, stocking racks and preparing the space for future clients. All clothing provided through the ministry is distributed freeContinue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA – Keep the Midlands Beautiful has kicked off its annual shoe drive fundraiser, which will run through April 30. The fundraiser supports the organization’s mission to engage, inspire and educate Midlands residents to invest in their communities through litter prevention, recycling and beautification efforts. Community members can participateContinue Reading
CAYCE – The Junior League of Columbia invites the community to pick up a paddle and join its 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament, presented by ProMotion Rehab and Sports Medicine, on April 24–25 at the Cayce Pickleball Complex. The two-day event blends friendly competition with fundraising efforts supporting the Junior League’sContinue Reading
Step back in time and experience the architectural beauty and stories of Lexington during the Lexington County Museum’s Tour of Homes April 25 from 1 – 5 pm. Guests will enjoy a self-guided, rotating tour of four of Lexington’s historically significant homes, each offering a glimpse into the people, craftsmanship,Continue Reading
IRMO – The Sharpvue Irmo International Festival will return to Moore Park on April 26, bringing a full day of global music, food, art and cultural celebration to the heart of Irmo. Hosted in partnership with the Town of Irmo and sponsored by Sharpvue, the festival highlights the diverse culturesContinue Reading
IRMO – The Irmo Fire Foundation is inviting the community out for an evening of drinks and support during its Irmo Fire Spirit Night on April 24. The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Craft and Draft. A portion of all sales during the event willContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – Woodrow Marketplace is excited to announce the return of its 2nd Annual May Market, a community-centered celebration of local artisans, food, and family fun. The event will take place Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Prime Space Storage parking lot at 7949Continue Reading
COLUMBIA — Target is bringing back its popular Car Seat Trade-In event from April 19 through May 2, giving local families an opportunity to recycle old car seats while saving on new baby gear. During the bi-annual event, guests can bring in any used or outgrown car seat to participatingContinue Reading
By Radley West Hello. It’s Tipsy. I’ve been observing the humans again. For most of the winter, the yard seemed perfectly acceptable to everyone. The grass was there. The trees were there. I conducted regular inspections. No one complained. Then, one day, the humans walked outside, looked around, and beganContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net It’s a battle Britain claimed to have won, and yet it sent the Redcoats to Charleston and back to Britan ending their presence in the Carolina backcountry. I have visited six battlefields: Civil War battlefields Gettysburg and North Carolina’s Bentonville, Kettle Creek in GeorgiaContinue Reading
By Curtis Loftis State Treasurer As your State Treasurer and a fellow citizen of South Carolina, I am excited to inform you that our state’s future is in excellent hands. What began as a classroom activity to teach students about the importance of saving quickly turned into a statewide outpouringContinue Reading