One innovative member of the Boy Scouts of America in the Midlands has found an indefinitely sustainable method for fighting cancer and he has taken the battle internationally! If Scouting is the place where young people can grow to become their very best future selves, Christian Norris, of Troop 312Continue Reading
Congaree National Park is seeking entries for the Annual SwampFest Student Art Competition. Co-sponsored by the Southeast Rural Community Outreach (SERCO) and the Friends of Congaree Swamp, this year’s competition is an opportunity for young artists (grades K-8) from the Midlands to showcase their talent while celebrating the outdoors. ThisContinue Reading
Flight Adventure Park, an indoor, aviation-themed adventure park, is partnering with the South Carolina Cancer Alliance for a month-long fundraiser in support of childhood cancer awareness and research efforts. SC Cancer Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to helping South Carolinians and their families affected by cancer. Representatives from SC CancerContinue Reading
Therapalooza: The Greatest Show in Soda City benefiting The Therapy Place, Inc. will be held September 23 at the Central Energy Building from 6 – 10 pm. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, live and silent auctions, entertainment from the Reggie Sullivan Band, and circus acts will add toContinue Reading
Lexington County officials are inviting and encouraging residents to participate in Testing Growth Scenarios for the county’s Grow With Us comprehensive plan. From now until September 19 Lexington County residents will be able to share their vision for the future of the county and provide feedback on how they believeContinue Reading
All South Federal Credit Union’s 24th annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament will be held October 21 at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club in Lexington. Since 1996, the tournament has raised more than $307,000 for organizations serving the military in the Midlands. The proceeds from the tournament benefitContinue Reading
The Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) will be hosting Operation Fighting Spirit, Kids with Cancer Day September 18 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. The event hosts children, who have cancer or who have fought the battle and won, and their family members at the CFF facility at 2533 Airport Boulevard,Continue Reading
It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of Irmo Police Chaplain Billie Bright. His long-fought battle with COVID came to an end over the weekend. Billie was appointed IPD’s Police Chaplain in August of 2020. “There was no such thing as a stranger to Billie”,Continue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) will host a Lakeside Litter Sweep on Lake Murray September 18 from 9 am to noon KMB is seeking volunteers to clean up islands, shorelines, boat ramps, and natural areas around the lake. Volunteers are invited to end the summer with a splash by makingContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo discussed the possibility of leveling a mandate for all town employees to be vaccinated. In a workshop meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7, Mayor Barry Walker introduced the idea as a precaution against the surging Delta COVID virus. “It will save lives and hopefully cut down onContinue Reading
The Mast Store will celebrate Friends Day this Saturday, September 11, by choosing a nonprofit partner. This year, Mast will support the Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF). On Friends Day, Mast will give 10 percent of the day’s sales to PCF. Guests may also “round-up” their purchases between September 10 –Continue Reading