Columbia, S.C. – This holiday season, Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) is bringing the beloved classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. to the stage, featuring a talented cast of young performers from grades 1–6. Performances will take place at Brookland-Cayce High School on: Wednesday, November 22, at 7 p.m. Thursday, NovemberContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Saluda Shoals Park will host the annual Sleigh Bell Trot and Stroll on November 25 and 26, offering families a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday season. The Sleigh Bell Trot, a four-mile race, takes place on Saturday, November 25, starting at 7 p.m.Continue Reading
The Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia’s Monthly Meeting will be held on November 25 at 1605 Park Circle, Columbia. The social hour begins at 9:30 am followed by the speaker at 10 am. The program will be, Will The Real “Peach State” Please Stand Up, by Blakley Atkinson, SCContinue Reading
Pelion, S.C. – A 22-year-old man has been arrested and faces serious charges after a drug raid in Pelion last week. Juan Enrique Escobar Doroteo was taken into custody by Lexington County narcotics agents. He is accused of trafficking fentanyl and faces charges for having a gun during a violentContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard A school is not a business and should not be run as if it were. When we attempt to run a school like a business, we set it up to fail the students and also our own community. Have you heard about The Blueberry Story by JamieContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A southern writer. From church to home, an antique pew escaped Helene and found new life. Sunday service is a time when the pulpit, piano, and organ assume major roles. Add Bible and hymnal to the list. Pews, however, get overlooked. Thus, I turn my attention toContinue Reading
The Salvation Army of the Midlands is looking for volunteers to help spread holiday cheer by ringing bells at Red Kettles this Christmas season. The annual Red Kettle Campaign, which runs from November 29 through December 23, raises funds to support vital programs like rent and utility assistance, feeding programs,Continue Reading
IRMO, SC – Get ready to be dazzled as Holiday Lights on the River returns to Saluda Shoals Park starting Monday, November 27, running nightly through December 31. This beloved holiday tradition, the largest drive-through light show in the Midlands, offers a magical experience for families and friends with overContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A year ago, guard Kaleb Evans was a member of a Lexington team which was ranked start to finish en route to winning the Class 5A boys basketball title. While the Wildcats are unranked in this year’s S.C. Basketball Coaches Association preseason polls for Division I,Continue Reading
IRMO, SC – Educators and support staff looking for opportunities in Lexington-Richland School District Five should mark their calendars for the district’s annual Hiring Event on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The event will be held in-person from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Irmo Middle School. This event provides jobContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic is bringing holiday cheer to Columbia with its festive concert, Home for the Holidays, on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This special event, led by Music Director Morihiko Nakahara and Director Chad Henderson, promises a funContinue Reading