The South Carolina State Museum will be offering Halloween fun for guests and members. Kids are invited to get creative and visit in costume for Spooky Saturdays on October 23 and 30. Kids (aged 3 – 12) in costume will receive free general admission on both Saturdays. Guests can enjoyContinue Reading
Union United Methodist Church will hold a Trunk or Treat October 24 at 5 pm. The event will be held in the church’s back parking lot at 7582 Woodrow Street in Irmo. There will be hot dogs, games, and family fun. Treat bags will be given to each child atContinue Reading
The Lexington County Department of Emergency Services is hosting a job fair to fill available positions within the 911 Communications Division. The job fair is set for this Wednesday, October 20, and will be held in two sessions: one from 8 am – 11 am and one from 4 pmContinue Reading
Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) welcomed two new board members and elected the 2021-2022 executive committee and committee chairs this summer. The 2020-2021 board diligently navigated Covid-19 and focused on a year of growth for the organization including a full brand refresh with an invigorated mission and vision statement. CORContinue Reading
The Columbia Children’s Theatre will present Frozen Jr. October 15 – 17, at Meadow Glen Middle School Showtimes are October 15 at 7 pm; October 16 at 2 pm and 7 PM; and October 17 at 3 pm. Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen Jr. brings Elsa, Anna, and theContinue Reading
The Richland County Election Commission has released updated polling location information regarding the special election for a vacant seat on the Lexington-Richland School District Five School Board. Precincts are in Irmo and Chapin areas. Check Vote411.org for candidate information, your voting status, and polling location. The following precincts and polling places will beContinue Reading
The weather may be cooler but the fishing is still hot on Lake Murray! The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board welcomes two fishing tournaments this month to Lake Murray. The Carolinas Bass Challenge Classic and Major League Fishing’s Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship will take place inContinue Reading
The 152nd South Carolina State Fair returns October 13-24, with a full lineup of traditional favorites and a variety of new rides, foods, entertainment and the return of the CIRCUS at the Fair and the Celebration Super Wheel. The S.C. State Fair is committed to bringing a safe 12-day eventContinue Reading
Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers will be holding a Fall 2021 Plant Sale October 8 – 10 at the SC State Farmer’s Market. Visit them and shop plants grown by local certified Clemson Master Gardeners. Find the unusual, rare and exotic plants not available in the big box stores. SelectionsContinue Reading
Book Sales are back. The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library has an opportunity for you to come out and enjoy the fall weather and find that next great read. The Friends will hold a one-day-only Outdoor Used Book Sale on October 9, from 9 am to 3:30 pm inContinue Reading
The Big Red Barn Retreat is hosting its Fall Jam at The Ballpark concert benefiting veterans and first responders on October 9. The concert was originally to be headlined by country music star Craig Morgan and his band, but Craig Morgan cannot participate this year, so Joe Nichols will performContinue Reading