COLUMBIA – The South Carolina State Museum has announced the return of its Harvesting Heritage event series, beginning with Harvesting Heritage: Changing Tides on Thursday, August 22, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. This year’s opening program will honor the past and future of creativity, innovation, and artistry in Black foodwaysContinue Reading

WEST COLUMBIA – The Multiples of the Midlands (MoM) Club will host its fall/winter consignment sale on Saturday, August 23, from 7 a.m. to noon at St. David’s Lutheran Church, 132 St. David’s Church Road, West Columbia. The sale will feature a wide variety of gently used items, including infantContinue Reading

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina State Fair is now hiring for its 12-day run, October 8–19, at the S.C. State Fairgrounds. Temporary positions are available across a variety of areas, offering a chance to work behind the scenes at one of the state’s largest annual events. Those interested can exploreContinue Reading

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina State Fair will host its annual Flash Sale on Monday, August 25, offering the lowest admission prices of the season during this one-day-only event. The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. exclusively online at scstatefair.org/flashsale. This year’s fair theme, “Harvesting Happiness,” invites guestsContinue Reading

IRMO, S.C. – The Irmo Okra Strut is turning 50 this year, and organizers are calling on the community to help make it a success. The festival, happening September 26–27, is looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of roles. Whether you have a few hours or can giveContinue Reading

The Richland County Conservation Commission has announce the launch of the ENRICH Tour, a self-guided, mobile audio tour celebrating the African American heritage embedded in the county’s cultural and physical landscapes. Using a smartphone, tablet or laptop, people of all ages can enjoy a curated audio tour that delivers contentContinue Reading

The Midlands is gearing up for a weekend of unity, creativity, and local pride as the second annual 803 Day celebration returns August 1–3. The multi-day event honors the 803 area code—recognized each year on August 3 (8/03)—with community-wide activities, small business promotions, and family-friendly fun. Organizers invite residents andContinue Reading

Richland County is celebrating the success of its next generation of leaders! Students who completed the Columbia-Richland Fire Department’s Youth Empowerment Academy were honored in a special ceremony featuring local leaders and community partners. Richland County Administrator Leonardo Brown, County Council Chairwoman Jesica Mackey (District 9), and J.T. McLawhorn Jr.,Continue Reading