COLUMBIA, S.C. — Fireworks with the Phil, presented by Prisma Health, returns to Segra Park on Tuesday, July 2 for the fifth annual Independence Day celebration in Columbia’s BullStreet District. The South Carolina Philharmonic will perform a patriotic concert capped by a spectacular, extended fireworks display synchronized to the 1812Continue Reading
The Irmo Town Limits Spring Concert series will end this Friday, May 9, with a throwback blowout at the Prisma Health Amphitheater at Moore Park. Headlining the final night is 90210 Radio, Atlanta’s ‘90s tribute band, bringing you everything from “Smells Like Teen Spirit” to “No Scrubs” and “Wonderwall.” WhetherContinue Reading
Midlands Light Opera Society, with the sponsorship of the City of Forest Acres, will present Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance May 15 – 18 at First Christian Church. Apprentice pirate Frederic (Roddey Smith) is excited to be turning 21 and completing his apprenticeship to the Pirate King (Nikki Anderson).Continue Reading
Three dedicated Midlands residents have been recognized as 2025 Dominion Energy Volunteers of the Year for their exceptional commitment to service and community engagement. Each honoree has made a significant impact through volunteer work, dedicating time, talent, and passion to causes close to their hearts. In recognition of their contributions,Continue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson Constituent Organizations Pictured above meeting with members of the South Carolina Community Health Centers. Meeting and speaking with those who live and work in the Second District provides me a firsthand understanding of the issues affecting the many businesses, organizations, and individuals represented. I welcome theContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard May can be a grueling time for students and teachers alike. For teachers, next year’s binding contracts are due May 10. For everyone, it’s testing time. This time of year at school, everyone seems tired. But teachers continue to rally their students to keep pushing and excel,Continue Reading
By Eileen Renders Now that I have your attention, if you are like me and older than 50, there are ways to maintain a healthy eyesight and lower the risk of macular degeneration. There is much information out there on the internet, therefore, it is important to ensure your informationContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin Losing weight starts with a foundational understanding of how the human body works. In the most basic level, there has to be a calorie deficit. This deficit occurs when you burn more calories than you consume. The body does this by converting food into energy but it’sContinue Reading
Grandma’s petunias By Tom Poland – A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Vintage petunias, those flowers my grandma loved, I saw them in youth. As I sort through my memory album they reappear. Soft and delicate . . . pastel petals of white and pink, lavender, like watercolors. In the flowers’ throats, subtleContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Lake Murray region were In high standing for the final regular season S.C. Baseball Coaches Association’s Top 10 polls. Region champions Gilbert and Mid-Carolina were number one in Classes 3A and 2A, respectively. In Class 5A Division I Lexington was one of three Region 4-5AContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Join your community on Saturday, June 28, 2025, as the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) proudly presents the 37th Annual Lake Murray Independence Day Celebration, sponsored by Lexington Medical Center. This beloved tradition will feature South Carolina’s largest fireworks show, launching at approximately 9:30Continue Reading