The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) and the Saluda Shoals Foundation will celebrate the grand opening of the new Universally Inclusive Playground at Saluda Shoals Park August 24 at 9:30 am at 6071 St. Andrews Road, in Columbia. Refreshments will be provided following a ribbon cutting and playground naming ceremony. Entrance sculpturesContinue Reading
Have questions about the health and management of trees in your landscape or around your business? Plan to attend the Urban Tree Care Workshop hosted by the Lexington Soil and Water Conservation District and the Lexington County Clemson Extension Service to find the answers to you questions and gain knowledgeContinue Reading
Join the Newberry Opera House for a Kickin’ Kickoff to the 2019-2020 season this Saturday, August 24. No tickets are required for the reception. The festivities will begin at 6:30 pm when the bars in the lobby open followed by a drawing for a pair of tickets to the RickyContinue Reading
A Collectible Books & Fine Art Festival will be held August 24 at historic Seibels House in Columbia. Book and art collectors are invited to the festival to benefit the Cooperative Ministry from 8 am to 2 pm. Books will be focused primarily on the South and will include 350 books fromContinue Reading
The 2019 High School Football Season got underway August 16 night at Gilbert High School, with the 2019 Lexington County Football Sportsarama. Results: Batesburg-Leesville 52, Edisto 0 The opening contest quickly turned into the Marvin Gantt showcase. Batesburg-Leesville also got a touchdown run from Ahma-Dre Leaphart and back-to-back interception returnsContinue Reading
The Cassels family, founders of Southeastern Freight Lines have been named Columbia Chamber’s 2019 Ambassador of the Year. The chamber will honor W. T. “Bill” Cassels, Jr and William T. “Tobin” Cassels, III at the Chamber’s 117th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, October 3. The Ambassador ofContinue Reading
August 21 from Noon – 1:30 pm, LUNCH ‘N LEARN: Sensitive Situations in Caregiving Caring for someone you love often leads to awkward moments that may result in embarrassment for you and your loved one. While bathing, grooming, feeding, or driving can all be uncomfortable, it is important to maintain the person’sContinue Reading
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation will be holding the Jailbreak Escape Urban Challenge Run – Seventh Time’s The Charm August 24. The event will be held at the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department at 521 Gibson Road. Call 803-785-8230 for directions. Packet pick up and late registration begin at 6:15 am,Continue Reading
TD Bank has selected Keep the Midlands Beautiful to participate in TD Tree Days, a community-based program that expands urban forests and green spaces in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Staff and volunteers of Keep the Midlands Beautiful will join local employees of TD Bank to plant 30 native trees andContinue Reading
The Dutch Fork Choral Society will begin rehearsals for the 2019-2020 Season August 27 at 7 pm at Chapin United Methodist Church. All Voice parts are needed. Fees for the year are $60 plus $8 for a Messiah Score. Dr. Kirstina Collins will be the director. This Season, DFCS willContinue Reading
The Newberry Opera House is set to unveil its 22nd season. With new programming and new paint on walls, The Opera House is ready to raise the curtain on another season with a variety of shows and experiences for everyone. Tickets went on sale to the public today, Thursday, AugustContinue Reading