SPRING HILL — The Miss Spring Hill Pageant recently presented a $2,000 donation to Lighthouse for Life, supporting the organization’s mission to combat human trafficking and assist survivors. The contribution will help fund educational initiatives aimed at prevention, as well as provide critical resources for survivors working to rebuild theirContinue Reading

IRMO — Car enthusiasts and families alike will gather at Moore Park on April 19 for the return of the Speed & Beauty Concours d’Elegance 2026, a longtime community tradition celebrating its 41st year. The event, scheduled from noon to 4 p.m., is hosted by the Porsche Club of AmericaContinue Reading

The Meeting Street Music Festival is set to return April 17–18, bringing a free, two-day celebration of live music, food, and community to Meeting Street in West Columbia. This year’s lineup features 11 bands performing across multiple stages, covering genres from bluegrass and jazz to pop, rock, and country. NationallyContinue Reading

COLUMBIA – Harbison Community Center will host its fourth annual Touch-A-Truck event on April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at Columbiana Centre. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of emergency vehicles, along with food, music, and activities for all ages. The event will take place at 100 ColumbianaContinue Reading

Art Day (Free) | 11 AM – 4 PMVisitors can explore artist collections and enjoy live demonstrations at working studios and creative spaces, including: Stormwater Studios Lewis + Clark One Eared Cow Glass Live Art Mart (Free) | 11 AM – 4 PM516 Senate StreetThis juried art fair, created byContinue Reading

Do you know a veteran who meets the requirements to take an Honor Flight? Please help spread the word about CSRA Honor Flight, a new organization dedicated to honoring our nation’s veterans. Their first flight is tentatively scheduled for September 12, 2026, and plans are quickly coming together to makeContinue Reading

A Collaborative Future for Our Natural Resources By Tom Mullikin Earth Day is a time to reflect on the state of our natural resources. Across the U.S., especially here in South Carolina, we are confronting a new environmental reality defined by intensifying storms, rising waters, and historic growth. These forcesContinue Reading

In recognition of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Prisma Health will offer free head and neck cancer screenings on April 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, located at 1501 Sumter Street. Screenings will take place in Beaman Auditorium on the ground floor. AppointmentsContinue Reading