Volunteers are preparing to collect gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child during National Collection Week, Nov. 16-23. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open across the country, including locations throughout South Carolina. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered shoebox gifts to children around the world, including many affectedContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo is presenting Jazz on Carlisle, a brand-new concert series bringing an intimate, listening room vibe outdoors to Whitt Cline Community Park. In partnership with the ColaJazz Foundation, there will be up-close performances from jazz musicians, accompanied by local food trucks at the gazebo. Pack a blanket,Continue Reading
Bright Lights, Warm Hearts is the theme for this year’s Christmas Parade, which will feature a new nighttime format. Community members, organizations and local businesses are invited to light up the evening and celebrate the holiday season during the parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 5:45 p.m. The paradeContinue Reading
Families can enjoy photos with Santa, refreshments and a firetruck tour while supporting Toys for Tots. The Irmo Fire Foundation invites families to its annual Pictures with Santa event on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Irmo Fire Department Headquarters Station, 6017 St. Andrews Road. The event runs from 9 a.m.Continue Reading
By Liesha Wessinger-Huffstetler In the old days, if you wanted to travel to Columbia, you had to pack up the wagon, load supplies for both horses and humans, and prepare for a two- to three-day journey. The road, which followed the original Highway 176 route, was nothing more than aContinue Reading
Dry conditions and lingering drought have the Reedy River running low. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net The South Carolina Upcountry beautifully blends natural and man-made attractions. That would please Frank Lloyd Wright who championed the philosophy that a building should grow from its site, use natural materials, and unifyContinue Reading
Lake Murray Country event will feature local vendors, holiday gifts and shopping specials. COLUMBIA – Capital City/Lake Murray Country will kick off the holiday shopping season with its annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale on Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lake Murray CountryContinue Reading
IRMO – The second annual Miss Spectacular Pageant will be held Nov. 7 at Midlands Technical College’s Harbison Theatre, celebrating young ladies with disabilities. The pageant is open to participants ages 7 and older and is free of charge. All participants will receive a T-shirt and crown, while division winnersContinue Reading
Fitness event will raise money for local nonprofit providing shoes and socks to students. IRMO – The Irmo Fire High Intensity Team will host its inaugural Pump & Run 5K on Nov. 7, challenging participants to test their strength and endurance while supporting a local nonprofit. The event begins withContinue Reading
The Main Event will celebrate multicultural beauty, barbering, education and entrepreneurship. COLUMBIA – South Carolina’s beauty, barbering and creative communities will gather Nov. 7 for The Main Event Hair & Beauty Expo 2026 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Beginning at noon during USC Homecoming Weekend, the expo will celebrateContinue Reading
Zoo seeks $5 million in donations to complete second phase of Bridge to the Wild. COLUMBIA – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has launched a capital campaign to raise $5 million in philanthropic support to complete the second phase of its Bridge to the Wild expansion. Riverbanks has secured nearly $140Continue Reading
Youth orchestra and Dreher High School singers will perform a free outdoor concert to support music education. COLUMBIA – Members of the South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SCPYO) will perform a free pops concert from the front porch of a Shandon home Nov. 8, bringing neighbors together for an eveningContinue Reading
Ceremony and organ recital honored the history of the African-American burial ground. IRMO – Saint Michael Lutheran Church hosted a rededication ceremony and organ recital on Nov. 1 to honor its historic African-American Cemetery and the people buried there. Pastor Frank W. Anderson spearheaded efforts to restore the historic cemeteryContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy Have you ever finished a meal feeling great, only to find yourself tired, sluggish or looking for something sweet an hour or two later? Sometimes, those afternoon energy crashes and cravings may be connected to how your body responds to carbohydrates. Here’s something important: Carbohydrates aren’t theContinue Reading
Incoming chair brings an extensive background in military and civilian-governmental leadership By Steven B. Vitali Dr. Tom Mullikin, a former U.S. Army officer (captain), retired two-star commanding general of the S.C. State Guard, and current director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, has been named board chair of theContinue Reading