Rain blew in sideways and fog obscured the valley below as summer drew to a close along the Blue Ridge Parkway, but Don Hagan could clearly see potential for a brilliant fall color season ahead. The forest ecologist has been making fall foliage predictions for Clemson University for nine yearsContinue Reading
For a decade, Famously Hot New Year, a nonprofit organization since 2016, has brought visitors, residents, businesses, and community and civic leaders from diverse backgrounds together for South Carolina’s largest free New Year’s Eve party in downtown Columbia. Given the continued concerns around COVID-19 and its variants, the nonprofit’s board hasContinue Reading
The 152nd anniversary South Carolina State Fair opened its gates to 22,266 visitors on the fairgrounds for the fair’s opening day, October 13. It marked the return of the full event after the fair offered a drive-through-only event last year in the wake of COVID-19. “It was exciting to seeContinue Reading
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
In a special town council meeting held on October 14th, the council heard presentations from two firms on the building of the Rawls Creek park. The park could offer multiple uses, including the centerpiece skate park, walking trails, dog park, community gardens and playground. Each of these amenities would beContinue 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
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. United States Senator Tim Scott, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, praised Project H.O.P.E., a program of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), as a model for elderly outreach and assistance which might be implemented by other agencies, nationwide. Scott’s remarksContinue Reading
At an event to celebrate the growth of Greg’s Groceries, a police-community relations program started by Serve & Connect, a Columbia, SC-based non-profit, AT&T and FirstNet presented the organization with a $125,000 contribution to further expand the reach and impact of Greg’s Groceries. In the last twelve months, Greg’s GroceriesContinue Reading
Irmo Police Department Community Foundation (IPDCF) President, Hamed Javad, along with SFC. Hendricks and CPL. Larabee recently stopped by H.E. Corley Elementary School Leadership Magnet & Montessori Magnet to donate school supplies. The supplies were collected over the past year by Hamed and the IPDCF to ensure that Irmo areaContinue 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