The Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival returns April 9–12 at the South Carolina State Farmers Market. The four-day event will feature a wide variety of vendors offering plants, garden essentials, Certified South Carolina produce, spring décor, and more. Clemson Extension Master Gardeners will also be on-site to answer questionsContinue Reading

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Orchid Society will host its 2026 South Carolina Orchid Society Show and Sale April 10–12 at the Garden Council of Greater Columbia Building, located at 1605 Park Circle in downtown Columbia near the University of South Carolina. The annual show will feature thousands ofContinue Reading

Mary’s Mobile Market has released the next market date. From community plant swaps to artisan pizza nights, there are plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and support local makers. April 16: Artisan Pizza on the Porch at Loveland Coffee – 5 – 8 pm Mary’s Mobile Market is currently lookingContinue Reading

IRMO, S.C. – Two Irmo churches came together just before Easter to host the third annual Peep-A-Palooza for local families on Saturday, April 4. The event, which began at 10 a.m., was organized by Irmo Church of God and Family Worship Center and drew hundreds of participants to Moore Park.Continue Reading

Cornerstone Church will host Founded as a Christian Nation? Reflections on America 250 – An Evening with Thomas S. Kidd April 12 from 6:30 – 9 pm. Kidd (BA and MA Clemson University; PhD University of Notre Dame) is Research Professor of Church History and John and Sharon Yeats EndowedContinue Reading

If you are interested in stretching your mind and body while making new friends, consider registering for the Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews Spring Session of Adventures in Learning, which begins April 7. The Center, an interfaith learning program for active adults aged 50 and older, meets Tuesdays onsite atContinue Reading

COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia’s Solid Waste Division will host its annual Free Compost Giveaway this Saturday, April 4, offering residents a chance to pick up nutrient-rich compost for gardening and landscaping. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at Columbia Animal Services Facility, with theContinue Reading

LEXINGTON, S.C. — Dining on the Dam returns Sunday, March 29 from 5–9 p.m., bringing hundreds of guests to the Lake Murray Dam for an evening of dining, live entertainment, and sunset views. “The Chamber is excited to host our annual Dining on the Dam event,” said Angelle LaBorde, presidentContinue Reading

The Chapin High School NJROTC will be holding its Anchors Aweigh 5k & Fun Run starting at 8:30 am March 28 at the school. The event is a fundraiser for the Navy JROTC program for a field trip to Jacksonville, Florida. It is intended to be a fun-filled family friendlyContinue Reading