A new project that balances wildlife preservation with art will make the area around Richland Library Ballentine safer for local and visiting birds. Thanks to grant funding from the Richland County Conservation Commission (RCCC), the S.C. Wildlife Federation (SCWF) recently applied a material to the library’s windows to eliminate reflectionsContinue Reading
Debra Shonka-Barta and Rich Barta, live-in managers of the newly constructed Lakeview Retirement Community, have announced they will host a grand opening to introduce Lakeview’s all-inclusive resort-style 55 and over community, April 14 from 2 pm to 6 pm. The grand opening will allow the public to: • Tour modelContinue Reading
This April, the South Carolina State Museum invites guests to enjoy half-off general admission for kids aged 3-12 just in time for Spring Break. All month long the museum will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 16 lunar mission and South Carolina astronaut Charles Duke’s historic walk onContinue Reading
The Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival returns to the South Carolina State Farmers Market April 7 – 10. Visitors can shop for plants, garden essentials, Certified South Carolina produce, springtime décor and much more from a variety of vendors. The Ask A Master Gardener booth will be back forContinue Reading
This April, the South Carolina State Museum will celebrate the 50th anniversary of South Carolina astronaut Charles Duke’s historic walk on the Moon during the Apollo 16 lunar mission. Guests are invited to enjoy a full month of activities, including a new exhibition, a special planetarium experience and more. “ThisContinue Reading
Prom isn’t just another dance. It’s a tradition, a rite of passage, a ritual that brings together people who have something in common. It creates memories that last a lifetime. At Leeza’s Care Connection, their Senior Prom is even more than that. Celebrating Senior citizens, high school and college seniors,Continue Reading
The Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival held its annual activities Saturday, March 26. People came in kimonos and costumes to enjoy several activities, including a Kimono Stroll, Plein Air Painting Day, and Cosplay Morning. Blossom lovers brought picnics and took photographs under the spreading trees. Saturday morning, Irmo Town Park hadContinue Reading
Major John Hendricks recently completed the prestigious FBI Command College program. The course is a dynamic, intensive and challenging program designed to prepare law enforcement leaders for command-level positions. “Hands down this was the most fantastic training in my law enforcement career,” said Hendricks. “It was an incredible opportunity toContinue Reading
The Columbia Children’s Theatre will be presenting Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead April 1- 3 at Saluda Shoals Park. Prince Hamlet of Denmark sets out to avenge his father’s murder, all the while trying desperately to keep his sanity in one piece. That’s all very well for Hamlet — butContinue Reading
On April 5 the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will host CDL Day at the State Fairgrounds, located at 1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. The event will be open from 8:30 am to 5 pm. During this event, the SCDMV will provide testing services for commercial learner’s permits (CLPs)Continue Reading
On April 6, at 7 pm music students from the Irmo Music Academy will rock the Guest House at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee. Home of Elvis, there’s a full two days of music from schools all over the country performing rock, pop, classical music and more on April 6 andContinue Reading