The Columbia Philatelic Society Stamp and Card Show will be held on August 19-20 at Spring Valley High School. The stamp show brings collectors from Virginia to Florida and points west to Columbia for the weekend. This year’s show theme is the 50th anniversary of our all volunteer military. ThereContinue Reading
Deputies and K9s will race in the popular 5K alongside Midlands-area runners, many participating with their pet dogs By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 12th annual GUARDIANS OF THE NIGHT, a 5K road race in support of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) K9 teams (dogsContinue Reading
Presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was in Columbia on Tuesday, July 18, to officially file for the presidency in our state. DeSantis made his way to the Republican Party headquarters where he was the first major party presidential candidate to file for South Carolina’s Republican primary. DeSantis madeContinue Reading
SC7 Expedition honors law enforcement agencies and leaders in the S.C. Midlands By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The 4th-annual SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) Expedition concluded its trek through the Upstate of South Carolina earlier this week and is now winding its way through central South Carolina: Participants having hiked aContinue Reading
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a three-day online auction to support the nonprofit’s conservation and education programs. The online auction features hunting and fishing trips, exclusive vacation packages, outdoor experiences and gear, wildlife art, specialty gifts, spa packages, and more. The – “Wild Summer Nights Online Auction”Continue Reading
The Town of Irmo held an Independence Day Laser Show on Monday, July 3rd in the Community Park of Irmo. A large crowd gathered for the show which included free hot dogs provided by Capital Building Services and fireworks.. Gates opened at 7 pm and the show started at 9Continue Reading
The July 4 event will honor fallen soldier and RCSD deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 11th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be held Tuesday, July 4, at the S.C. State House in Columbia. Hosted and facilitated by Richland County Sheriff Leon LottContinue Reading
The 3rd Annual American Legion Post 174 Classic Car Show will be held on Saturday, July 8 from 9 am until 1 pm. Classic cars will be on display and there will be vendors and information about the American Legion Post 174. The post is located at 801 Piney WoodsContinue Reading
The 35th annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray will be held this Saturday, July 1. The event is hosted by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC), and presented by Lexington Medical Center. Kicking off the festivities at noon, enjoy the Patriotic Boat Parade as localsContinue Reading
Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) held a press conference on the front steps of Segra Park June 14 to announce a new BBQ event in the Midlands. “A year from now, in June of 2024, Columbia SC will host the inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown” said Miriam Atria,Continue Reading
Grace United Methodist Church, 410 Harbison Boulevard will host dinner and a movie on June 30. The dinner will consist of hot dogs with all the fixings, chips, baked beans, ice cream, sodas, water and lots of door prizes. It will be starting at 6 pm on June 30 followedContinue Reading