The South Carolina Iris Society is holding its next monthly meeting this Saturday, September 9 at 2 p.m. at the Garden Club Council Building, 1605 Park Circle, Columbia. The Program will be “Getting Your Iris Ready for Winter” followed by a business meeting. The meeting is open to the publicContinue Reading

As the Summer season cools, folks turn their attention to getting back outdoors and Newberry’s Enoree River Winery offers a setting for outdoor fun. The free music series Unpack the Porch returns to the vineyard for weekly performances starting September 10 and runs through November 19. Richard and Laura LaBarre,Continue Reading

Friends Day at Mast General Store recognizes organizations that work in each of the stores’ hometowns to activate volunteers around community assets, which contribute to residents’ quality of life and the economic viability of the region. This Saturday, September 9, the Mast Store in Columbia, will salute and host theContinue Reading

The South Carolina Historic Black College Union (HBCU) Alumni Alliance has announced the inaugural SC HBCU 5K Run/Walk is set for September 16 at 9 am in Downtown Columbia. The event aims to celebrate HBCU excellence, promote health and wellness and foster community engagement. General registration is $45 until SeptemberContinue Reading

A Little Black Dress (ALBD) will be holding its annual Scholarship Luncheon on September 16. The luncheon honors individuals who have given back by donating their time, resources, and talents to create a better community. The 2023 ALBD Luncheon honorees were Dr. Gary Bethea, Jamal Bradley, Cyril “Roy” Brasley, AngelaContinue Reading

Over 100 magicians from around the world will converge to share ideas, learn new magic, show their incredible talents, and the public is invited to three of the shows at this “Magicians Only” convention! “Masters of Sleight of Hand” – October 5th at 7:30 PM Four world-class sleight of handContinue Reading

Twenty-nine years ago, Crooked Creek Park was being built and a group of artists requested that an art facility be part of the plan. Founding members met for a year setting up a constitution with bylaws and obtaining a 501c.3 status. Crooked Creek Art League (CCAL) membership has now grownContinue Reading

A landmark church in the historic Dutch Fork Area will celebrate its 150th anniversary this year. Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, located in the Springhill Community near Chapin was dedicated in 1873 with 42 founding members and led by Reverend William Alexander Houck. The church was dedicated “to the service ofContinue Reading

Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) and their event partners will host the third annual Lakeside Litter Sweep litter cleanup event on Lake Murray on September 16 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. KMB is seeking volunteers to clean up islands, shorelines, boat ramps, roads, and natural areas around the lake.Continue Reading

The annual Chapin Labor Day Festival and Parade is set for this holiday weekend. Saturday, September 2Justin Pepper 5K: Walk, Run, Ruck! begins at 7:00 am at Crooked Creek Park Saturday, September 2Latin Night offers authentic authentic Venezuelan food from Arepa Chef, a food drive benefiting Chapin We Care Center,Continue Reading

Family fan, great baseball action, and an exciting K-9 demonstration By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) and the Columbia Fireflies will host RCSD K-9 TEAM NIGHT at Columbia’s Segra Park, Wednesday August 30, beginning at 7:05 p.m. The event is part of the regularlyContinue Reading