A family-friendly Halloween Festival will take place on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the events venue in Shoppers Walk, 7703 St. Andrews Road. The afternoon will feature face painting, balloon art, candy, games, crafts, live music, artists, and free gifts for children and families to enjoy.Continue Reading

Event Supports Community-Police Relationship-Building Programs Across the Carolinas COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sept. 10, 2025) – Serve & Connect, a South Carolina nonprofit dedicated to strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve, will host its 3rd Annual Serve & Connect Golf Tournament on Monday, Nov. 17 at the WoodlandsContinue Reading

COLUMBIA — The Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews will launch its Fall Session of Adventures in Learning on September 16, offering active adults 50 and older a chance to stretch both mind and body while making new friends. The eight-week program meets Tuesdays onsite at Ashland United Methodist Church, 2600Continue Reading

COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia has officially joined the growing list of communities across the nation dedicated to supporting pollinator health by becoming an affiliate of Bee City USA. Bee City USA, an initiative of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, provides a framework for communities to conserve nativeContinue Reading

CHAPIN — Woodman Life Park will host a free Craft Show and Farmers Market on Saturday, September 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. If weather becomes an issue, the event will move inside the lodge. Guests can sip coffee while browsing local vendors and enjoying the lakefrontContinue Reading

Families are invited to enjoy food, music, and fellowship at the Ballentine Community Picnic on Sunday, September 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Woodmen of the World Lodge, located at 2000 Johnson Marina Road in Chapin. The free event will feature a barbecue meal catered by Tim’s Catering,Continue Reading

One of the Midlands’ most anticipated events is back on the calendar. Dining on the Dam, presented by Palmetto Renovations, will return Sunday, September 21, after its original spring date was postponed due to inclement weather. The Lexington Chamber of Commerce expects more than 1,000 guests to gather for theContinue Reading

On Saturday, Sept. 6, families and politicians gathered in Irmo to share stories and information about the fight against the fentanyl epidemic in the United States. Unveiling another billboard to help stir awareness, the Empty Chair symbolizes the loss of loved ones to  Attorney General Allen Wilson talked about hisContinue Reading

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is once again offering free seeds to the community through its popular Seed Sanctuary program—just in time for fall planting. Richland County residents may pick up up to four free packets of vegetable, herb, and wildflower seeds at two locations: Richland CountyContinue Reading