Richland County hosted an informal Lunch and Learn event for county employees May 3 in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Staff from Columbia-based Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. (MIRCI) discussed the organization and its benefits to the community. Attendees received tips on self-care, mental wellness and mindfulness from MIRCIContinue Reading

The SC Philharmonic held their inaugural Chamber Crawl 5k run/walk on Thursday, May 4 at Saluda Shoals. Starting at 4pm the park was full of avid runners and families out for the exercise and camaraderie. Food and beverages were provided for all that participated along with a concert featuring SCContinue Reading

The Living Wright Foundation invites the public to join us in celebration of Spring and the arrival of our bee hives at the community farm at Senate’s End. We will gather in The Hall at 320 Senate Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201 on Thursday, May 11th, 2023 for live music,Continue Reading

The 2nd annual Taylor Watford Foundation Run/Walk for Hope is at 8 a.m. on May 20. Register at: strictlyrunning.com The race starts on 7th Street behind Brookland-Cayce High School and the course includes the beautiful Avenues of Cayce. Race Day registration begins at 7:15 a.m. Link to Taylor Watford FoundationContinue Reading

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott helped launch the Life Engagements Town Hall series at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community in West Columbia, Wednesday, May 3. “The Sheriff did a fantastic job of sharing safety tips with seniors,” said Eli Wishart, a retired U.S. Army SpecialContinue Reading

The Lexington County Museum will host its free annual Spring Open House this Sunday, May 7 from 2 – 5 pm. The public is invited to tour the circa 1832 John Fox House, the 1771 Laurence Corley Log House, the ca. 1815 Oak Grove Schoolhouse, and all the rest ofContinue Reading

Lexington County is set to kick off the 2023 South Carolina Ag+Art Tour this Saturday, May 6 from 10 am – 4 pm. Visit seven tour sites across the county featuring local artisans at every stop during the free, self-guided tour. During the tour visitors will have the opportunity toContinue Reading

By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday reviewed final plans for a proposed new Town Hall during a workshop meeting. Larry Watts of Hybrid Engineering, developer for the project, gave some final recommendations on the project, which is estimated to cost between $3.5 and $3.8 million. The two-story buildingContinue Reading

By Linda L. Warren, FSO – Public Affairs, Flotilla 12-3 Lake Murray Every year we read or hear about a fisherman who has gone missing on Lake Murray, only to be found hours or days later, sometimes in good shape, sometimes not. A Float Plan is one of the bestContinue Reading