From River Bluff High School Athletics The River Bluff men’s golf team successfully defended its title on April 15 by winning the Lexington County Championship at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club. The competition was comprised of the 12 high school golf teams from the five Lexington County school districts.Continue Reading
No one hears the wind chimes. The parking lot stays empty. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I call it the Roll Call of The Waiting. Inactive churches in need of friends. Friendship, Dothan Methodist, St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, Halfway Creek, Workman Methodist, Graham’s Methodist . . . the rollContinue Reading
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
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Philharmonic will conclude its Capital Concert Series with its season finale, From the New World, on Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Koger Center for the Arts. The performance marks the finale of the orchestra’s 61st season and will feature a program centeredContinue Reading
Dutch Fork Choral Society to Present Spring Concert April 24, 26 IRMO – The Dutch Fork Choral Society invites the community to its 2026 Spring Concert, The Road We Share: Songs of Journey and Home. The program will feature music centered on themes of journey, belonging and home, including selectionsContinue Reading
IRMO – There was little downtime over Spring Break for Dutch Fork High School astronomy instructor J.M. Cameron, who traveled to Suffern to attend the North American Astronomy Forum and Space Expo on April 11–12. The event, considered the largest space and astronomy expo in the world, brought together leadingContinue Reading