By Radley West There’s a funny thing about success. Sometimes it creates problems you didn’t have before. I’ve been thinking about that a lot lately because of my wreath business. When I started making wreaths and bows, my biggest problem was figuring out how to make them. What ribbon worksContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum Foundation will host Moonlight & Milestones, a black-tie, red-carpet gala, Oct. 17 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The event celebrates the museum’s recent facility upgrades, new exhibitions and plans to renovate and modernize nearly 225,000 square feet of public gathering space beginning in 2028. “WeContinue Reading
By Ken Gasque, Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo Vicky Davis, Deputy Director of Capital City/Lake Murray Country, Visited the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo recently and detailed the marketing and historical significance of the region as it approaches its 100th anniversary. Lake Murray Dam Historical Context Origin: Started in 1927 asContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department, the Town of Irmo, and the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation invited families and community members to join the Town’s police officers and Town officials for Irmo’s 2026 National Night Out on Tuesday, October 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Moore Park, located at 7473Continue Reading
Free weekend events will honor five decades of conservation and community support Congaree National Park will celebrate its 50th anniversary October 17-18 with a weekend of free events honoring its history and role in protecting South Carolina’s natural heritage. Known as “the green heart of South Carolina,” the park preservesContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Daryl Hood left a positive impact on the local community in his two brief years as Commanding General at Fort Jackson. Last Friday’s relinquishment of command ceremony at Victory Field marked an end to his 41 years of service. “When you atContinue Reading
Seven Oaks Park event promises Halloween fun for all ages A spooky Halloween adventure awaits families October 16 at Seven Oaks Park during the Creepy Crawly Trick-or-Treat Trail. The event will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m., inviting families to follow a spookily lit trail through the park. Along theContinue Reading
Seasonal lineup includes dinosaurs, Halloween fun, holiday lights and hands-on workshops Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is welcoming the fall and winter seasons with a lineup of family-friendly experiences, holiday traditions, creative workshops and a prehistoric adventure in the Botanical Garden. “Every season at Riverbanks is an opportunity to create meaningfulContinue Reading
Family-friendly event will feature games, hay rides and local vendors New Hope Lutheran Church will host its annual Fall Festival October 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event will feature games, hay rides, a bounce house, face painting, nearly 20 craft vendors and more. Pizza and hotContinue Reading
The 8th Annual Courage Center Golf Tournament will be held October 19 at the Country Club of Lexington featuring a day of golf, fellowship, and supporting recovery in the community. Every player and sponsor helps The Courage Center continue providing recovery support services at no cost to individuals and familiesContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net When it’s spring and the rocky shoals spider lilies bloom, spring’s my favorite season. When mornings of chilled air and radiant leaves arrive, fall’s my favorite season. When I think of autumn memories, first on my list are my days standing by the AugustaContinue Reading
By Radley West There’s a difference between letting go of something because you don’t care anymore and letting go because you know it’s time for something different. I’m learning that the second one can be much harder. For almost two decades, I’ve been a gym owner. I didn’t just ownContinue Reading
Three-day event features plants, pumpkins, garden décor and local produce The South Carolina State Farmers Market will host its annual Fall Plant and Flower Festival October 9-11, offering visitors a variety of seasonal plants, flowers, pumpkins and garden-related items. One of the market’s largest annual events, the festival welcomed moreContinue Reading
Saluda Shoals Park event offers family-friendly Halloween fun Families are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes for the Trick-or-Treat Trail Saturday, October 10, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Saluda Shoals Park East. The trail will follow the path around Leo’s Landing Inclusive Playground, which will remainContinue Reading
350 volunteers help clean up waterways in Richland and Lexington counties Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) coordinated its annual Lake Sweep/River Sweep on September 19, bringing together 350 volunteers to remove litter and debris from Lake Murray and surrounding waterways. The cleanup involved more than 30 event partners, including DominionContinue Reading