Columbia’s Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, November 4, for the offices of Mayor and City Council members representing District One, District Four, and the At-Large seat. The following candidates have officially filed with the Office of the City Clerk: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann (incumbent) Jessica S. Thomas Wade H.Continue Reading
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is now accepting nominations for this year’s Angel Awards, which honor outstanding charitable organizations across the state. Each year, the Secretary of State recognizes charities that devote at least 80 percent of their contributions to charitable services, have operated for at least threeContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo will host its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 31, at Moore Park beginning at 6 p.m. The free community event invites families to dress in costume and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun. Nonprofits, churches, businesses, and residents are encouraged to participate by decorating their vehicleContinue Reading
Visitors to the 50th Annual LexMed Irmo Okra Strut had a unique opportunity to enjoy local artwork created by members of the newly formed Greater Irmo Art Guild. Kim Winn, President of the new Guild and owner of local art hub, Artistic Aspirations, explained “This undertaking was a true communityContinue Reading
After a pause due to Hurricane Helene and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Irmo Okra Strut finally celebrated its milestone 50th festival on September 26 and 27. What began decades ago as a fundraiser by the Lake Murray–Irmo Woman’s Club to support a new library has grown into a two-day celebration.Continue Reading
If you live in the town of Irmo, you should have received a mailer from Tyler’s Sanitation with an updated pickup schedule for your location. The new scheduling starting September 29. For a listing of all streets, visit https://tinyurl.com/nd2bds6h. Irmo Recycling – “A” week starts October 2 and 3, andContinue Reading
Comic book and toy fans, get ready! The Vault Show, hosted by Chris’s Vault, comes to Columbia this weekend, October 4–5. Much like the dealer’s room at a Comic-Con, the show will feature: Tens of thousands of comic books Comic art and collectibles Vintage toys and action figures Life-like modelsContinue Reading
Columbia Streams Art has officially opened submissions for the Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smartphone filmmaking competition. Entries must be uploaded through the submission gateway at mayor.columbiasc.gov/columbia-cell-a-brates-cinema-cellphone-competition by Wednesday, Oct. 8. The competition is open to filmmakers of all skill levels, with films running three to ten minutes in length, shot entirelyContinue Reading
Get ready to tumble down the rabbit hole, Columbia. The dance-illusionist company MOMIX is bringing its production of Alice to the Koger Center for the Arts for one night only on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, Alice blends illusion, acrobatics, magic,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA – Discount admission and ride tickets are now on sale for the 2025 South Carolina State Fair, returning to Columbia October 8–19. Fairgoers can save up to 50 percent by purchasing in advance, now through October 7, at participating Circle K locations or online at SCStateFair.org. “Your South CarolinaContinue Reading
The Columbia Philatelic Society, South Carolina’s oldest active stamp club, invites the public to its Winter Stamp and Postcard Show on Friday, October 10 (11 a.m.–6 p.m.) and Saturday, October 11 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) at the Tri-City Leisure Center, 485 Brooks Avenue, West Columbia. Vendors from Florida to Virginia willContinue Reading