The Capital City/ Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is hosting a Fall Porch Party on Thursday, October 1st, 11am-6pm. The organization invites you to shop for NEW Lake Murray merchandise, check out the “FALLing” prices on old merchandise and enjoy food and beverages from the Dupree food truck. TheContinue Reading
The Lexington-Richland District Five Teacher Forum group will host two D5 School Board Candidate Forums to provide an opportunity to the public to understand school board candidate positions on matters that would impact the safety, group and prosperity of their family and community. “Teacher Forum is looking forward to servingContinue Reading
The Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2020 has been cancelled due to the pandemic. With the very limited number of persons allowed on the cemetery grounds at any one time, the ceremony has been canceled and will not be rescheduled for 2020. HOWEVER, the sponsorshipsContinue Reading
American Legion Riders Sandy Run Post 156 will host the 1st Annual Bike show & Bar-B-Q in Gaston on November 14, 2020. Registration for bikes will begin at 10 am. The event is scheduled for 10 am -3 pm. There will be door prizes, bike judges, and 50/50 raffles. MusicContinue Reading
“Death’s Shadow,” a virtual performance presented by the Friends of the Irmo Branch Library Join the Friends of the Irmo Branch Library for an evening of murder, mystery and fun as they bring you an interactive murder mystery play, “Death’s Shadow.” The production will come directly to your own livingContinue Reading
It’s never too early to start thinking about and preparing for college! To assist parents of elementary through middle school students with this process, Parent Advocates for Gifted Education in Lexington-Richland School District Five (PAGE Five) will host a webinar entitled “How to Plan and Pay for College 101” onContinue Reading
Columbia’s 2020 Tour of Homes will be held over three weekends in September from 11 am to 6 pm on Saturdays and from 1 pm to 6 pm on Sundays. The annual scattered-site showing will showcase four New Home Communities and 36 new homes September 12-13, 19-20, 26-27. The tourContinue Reading
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will postpone Dining On The Dam, originally postponed to October 25, to March 28, 2021 from 5 pm to 9 pm. “We value the safety of our guests, participating vendors and the community we call home,” said Angela Klosterman, Chamber Board Chair. “We alsoContinue Reading
The Third Annual Justin Pepper 5K (JP5K) may have a different feel this year, with temperature checks upon arrival and staggered start times for social distancing but The Justin Pepper Foundation will be holding the event this Saturday, September 5, at Palmetto Bone & Joint in Chapin. According to JustinContinue Reading
Paddling for Teachers is a fundraiser to help offset out of pocket expenses that District Five educators face each school year for needed supplies not covered by the district. Jondy and Ken Loveless are sponsoring the event and asking for donations with a goal of $5000. The event is toContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council reversed its decision to have a “virtual” Okra Strut Festival. At a special meeting held Tuesday to vote on a $43,700 budget for the project, the council declined to consider a motion for approval. Mayor Barry Walker Sr. officially announced the 2020 OkraContinue Reading