City of Columbia Mayor, Daniel Rickenmann joins the judge’s panel forthe Southeastern BBQ Showdown, June 14-15, 2024. Columbia, S.C. — Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is thrilled to announce the third esteemed member of the Southeastern BBQ Showdown’s (SEBBQSD) judging panel. City of Columbia, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, brings a wealth ofContinue Reading
Cayce, S.C., May 29, 2024 – The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce honored South Carolina Senator Nikki G. Setzler during their monthly breakfast meeting on Tuesday, May 28. Senator Setzler, who announced he will not seek re-election in 2024, was celebrated for his long and distinguished career inContinue Reading
The Crooked Creek Art League has partnered with the Friends of the Irmo Library to present their Spring Art Exhibition. The exhibition features a variety of artworks, including oils, watercolors, acrylics, and photography. The display will be available for viewing at the Irmo Branch Library through May 31. Library patronsContinue Reading
The American Red Cross is asking the public to give blood during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now: Type O negative is the universal blood type and whatContinue Reading
The annual South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is back in Richland County on June 8-9, featuring a free self-guided farm and art tour. Now in its 13th year, the tour has expanded to include nine new counties, bringing the total to over 200 tour sites in 2024. Will Culler,Continue Reading
A special ceremony, featuring the public unveiling of the Irmo First Responders Memorial will be held on Tuesday, May 28th at 10:00 a.m. at Irmo Town Park. The memorial will feature an obelisk and four benches made of granite, symbolizing the virtues of honor, courage, and sacrifice embodied by Irmo’sContinue Reading
Join the Town of Irmo for a Night Out with Blowfish Baseball! Enjoy the game on Friday, May 25th, for a special Town of Irmo Night! Tickets are only $15.99 and include entry to the park, an all-you-can-eat buffet, and fireworks after the game! It’s a fantastic opportunity to cheerContinue Reading
The Columbia VA Health Care System will be hosting the 14th annual VA2K Walk & Roll March 17. The 2K will be hosted at three locations (Dorn VAMC, Sumter VA Clinic, and Anderson VA Clinic). The Dorn VAMC’s walk will run from 11 am – 3 pm at the walkingContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum has proudly acquired the Matriarchs of the Lowcountry portrait series by artist and storyteller Natalie Daise. Renowned for her role in the Nickelodeon series Gullah Gullah Island, Daise created these portraits to honor six Black women who have been pivotal in preserving and promoting GullahContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is set to host an exciting event featuring rising culinary star Amethyst Ganaway on May 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The event, titled Harvesting Heritage: A History of Black Culinary Traditions in the Palmetto State, marks the beginning of a yearlong collaboration with Ganaway,Continue Reading
The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is making its return this summer, featuring an extensive array of farm and art sites across the state. Scheduled for May 18-19 in Newberry County and June 15-16 in Lexington County, the tour has expanded to include nine new counties and reintroduce elevenContinue Reading