Governor McMaster praises attendees, says Palmetto State is a paradise By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Scores of lofty awards were presented, including an unexpected Order of the Palmetto, S.C.’S highest award, at Global Eco Adventures’ (GEA) 10th-annual ECO BALL, held April 22, Earth Day, at historic 701 Whaley in Columbia’sContinue Reading

The fourth annual Earth Day celebration at McGregor Presbyterian Church drew a strong turnout on April 18, offering a day of education and community engagement. Visitors explored 20 informational stations covering topics such as energy, plants, recycling, soil, water, wildlife, and buying local. The event provided hands-on learning opportunities forContinue Reading

By Radley West Motivation is a mysterious creature. Everyone wants it. Nobody knows where it goes. People walk into the gym and say, “I just need to get motivated,” as if motivation is hiding behind the squat rack and I forgot to feed it. What they really mean is, “IContinue Reading

Photo: Wilson’s Laundromat, The stories this place could tell. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net My first time home from college I took a bag of dirty laundry to Mom. She tossed it out the door. “You’re education has just begun. From now on wash your own clothes.” Thus didContinue Reading

Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews has announced Steve Walker has been named a 2026 National Volunteer Honoree in the National Gallery of Volunteer Excellence by Aging Forward (formerly Shepherd’s Centers of America). The honor celebrates outstanding volunteers whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact on older adults andContinue 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

The South Carolina Iris Society will hold its 59th annual flower show on Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. The South Carolina Iris Society is a regional horticultural organization dedicated to the cultivation, appreciation, and exhibition of iris flowers. It promotes education, hybridization, and garden artistry related toContinue Reading

The South Carolina State Museum will host a Teacher Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event offers free general admission for South Carolina teachers and up to three guests with a valid school ID at check-in. General admission includes access to all fourContinue Reading