Community leaders, changemakers and book lovers are invited to an evening of conversation and connection as Alencia Johnson visits Columbia for a fireside chat and book signing centered around her new book, Flip the Tables: The Everyday Disruptor’s Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change. The event will be hostedContinue Reading
A new large-scale mural celebrating the skyline and culture of Columbia now greets visitors at Columbiana Centre. The installation was commissioned through the Columbia Streams Art program in partnership with the shopping center. The project highlights local artistic talent while transforming one of the mall’s most visited gathering spaces intoContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy, CHN, IPHM March is National Nutrition Month, and if there’s one thing I hear from people over and over again, it’s this: “I don’t even know what I’m supposed to eat anymore.” One expert recommends eating low-carb. Another suggests high-carb. Some swear by keto, while others thriveContinue Reading
Photo: Blue flag irises carpet Red Bluff Bain in blue come spring. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net The rains of late and spring’s approach set my mind on the Carolina bays, those coastal plain wetlands of mystery and life. The elliptical depressions are filling with water and the greatContinue Reading
Expert Answer: For many people, the word “trust” brings to mind wealthy families or complex tax planning. In reality, trusts are one of the most practical estate planning tools for ordinary families, including parents of young children, homeowners, and anyone who wants to make things easier for their loved ones. AContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. An undefeated start after five games has the River Bluff girls’ soccer team atop the S.C. High School Soccer Coaches Association Class 5A Division I poll. The Lady Gators (3-0-2) hold wins over Blythewood, West Ashley and Legion Collegiate Academy. They have two more non-region gamesContinue Reading
Milestone event will celebrate Conservation, Commerce, and Leadership in South Carolina Individual tickets are now on sale for the 10th-annual Global Eco Adventures (GEA) EcoBall. The dinner and awards ceremony will be held on EARTH DAY, Wednesday evening, April 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., 701 Whaley Street in Columbia, SouthContinue Reading
The annual Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival will return Saturday, March 21, 2026, offering a full day of spring activities for the community. The family-friendly festival will feature cherry blossom viewing and picnicking, a traditional Taiko drum performance, a plein air art session where artists create outdoors, and a showcase ofContinue Reading
Get ready, West Columbia — the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is rolling into town. The City of West Columbia invites the community to a special event featuring the famous 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels Thursday, March 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N.Continue Reading
COLUMBIA — American Floral has been named a 2026 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings and the 2026 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award. According to the company, the recognition marks the business’s 16th consecutive Best of Weddings award and its 15th Couples’ Choice Award, earning Hall of Fame status withContinue Reading
Natalie “Summer” Harwood, a Columbia native, recently earned national recognition after being named the champion of the Bota Box “Wing It” competition held in San Francisco during Super Bowl weekend in February. Harwood first entered the East Coast round of the cooking competition with her Black Cherry Smoke chicken wings,Continue Reading