Late June-early July fitness event will celebrate America’s 250th birthday By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with RCSD’s 250-LBS BENCH PRESS CHALLENGE: Either for one-repetition or multiple reps: The six-day event beginning June 28 and ending July 3. At aContinue Reading
QC Kinetix is holding an Arthritis Awareness Month community event May 16 at St. Andrews Park from 10 am – 2 pm. The event will feature a table tennis tournament, local vendors, and lunch provided. The table tennis tournament has a $20 entry fee, and all proceeds will benefit theContinue Reading
The Drink Pink Rosé Festival returns for its 11th year with changes — new day, new time, and a new location at Boone Fox Flower Farm, formerly City Roots Farm. It will be held May 16 from 4 – 8 pm. Tickets are available at drinkpinkfestival.com. Cost is $45 -$125.Continue Reading
The Midlands has a new free community arts tradition in the making. The Festival at the Friars’ Gate, a brand-new Renaissance Faire, will make its debut May 16–17 at Moore Park in Irmo. Admission is free, though guests are encouraged to register for complimentary tickets in advance at www.friarsgatefestival.com/tickets. SpanningContinue Reading
Salem United Methodist Church is offering a drive-thru prayer service every Monday from 7:30 – 8 am. It began April 13 and will end May 18. Start your day with a personalized prayer while remaining in your vehicle with no obligations and solicitations, simply a moment of prayer. Salem UnitedContinue Reading
The Quail Valley Civic Association hosts its annual community yard sale on Saturday, May 16, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Participating locations include 1502 and 1713 Quail Valley West, 1103 Javelin Court, and 213 Hunters Blind. Homes participating in the sale are marked with balloons on the mailbox to helpContinue Reading
Lexington Police Department Foundation and Lexington Police Department will present a benefit concert at the Icehouse Amphitheater on Friday, May 15, 2026, to raise funds supporting officer wellness initiatives. Headlining the evening will be Idlewild Revival, an eight-member Charleston-based tribute group honoring the music of the The Allman Brothers Band.Continue Reading
On April 25 Columbia Water participated in the Walk for Water at Saluda Shoals Park. The fundraising walk is an effort by Water Mission to bring relief to millions of women and children who continue to walk more than three miles to collect their famiy’s daily water needs. Every $50Continue Reading
There will be a free Senior Health Expo at Harbison Community May 13 from 9 am – noon. It is open to everyone. Join in for free health information, resources, and opportunities to learn more about your well-being. Light refreshments will be served. Harbison Community Center is at106 Hillpine RoadContinue Reading
Moore Park in Irmo will host a Mental Health Awareness Walk May 2. There is an opportunity for local businesses whose products or services support mental health awareness to host a table at no cost. T-shirt or poster advertising is available for a fee. Visit namimid-carolina.org for more information or email ZeeContinue Reading
Woodrow Marketplace has announced the return of the second May Market, a community-focused celebration of local artisans, food, and family fun. The event will take place May 9, from 11 am – 5 pm in the Prime Space Storage parking lot, located at 7949 Broad River Road in Irmo. FundsContinue Reading