The South Carolina State Museum is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Friday Night Laser Lights summer series, starting June 21. Sponsored by Prisma Health, these exciting events invite the community to experience mesmerizing laser light shows set to the music of renowned artists, all inside theContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Pet owners in Lexington County will be required by law to have microchips injected into their dogs. That requirement is part of the new regulations approved by Lexington County Council designed to help better identify lost and missing pets that often wind up in animal shelters.Enforcement ofContinue Reading
Serve and Connect sponsored a community event at Irmo Village Apartments in Irmo on Friday, June 14. The event was held exclusively for Irmo Village residents to reach out to create better relationships between the citizens and law enforcement. Irmo Fire District brought an engine and answered questions about theirContinue Reading
The soon-to-be-launched Irmo Youth Wrestling Club KingPins, in collaboration with the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission, is excited to announce its first-ever Youth Wrestling Camp. The camp will be held at the Seven Oaks Gymnasium Facility starting June 24 and will run daily from 8 AM to noon through June 28.Continue Reading
How a 70-year-old Marine officer from Columbia, S.C. proves the Marine Corps still builds men By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD America’s Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775, when the Continental Congress ordered that two battalions of Marines be raised for combatant service aboard ship, as Naval landing forces,Continue Reading
The Columbia VA Healthcare System is inviting the community to a special Korean War Remembrance Ceremony on June 25. The event will take place at the Dorn VA Medical Center, located at 6439 Garners Ferry Road, starting at 11:00 AM. This occasion serves to honor the sacrifices and service ofContinue Reading
Columbia, SC — Beat the heat and dive into fun this Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seven Oaks Park for the Slip, Slide, & Splash event! This exciting day promises a whirlwind of water-filled fun for all ages. Event Details: What to Expect: 🎟️ Admission:Continue Reading
Columbia, SC — Mark your calendars for a delightful day of fun, food, and shopping at the Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitor’s Center. Join us on Thursday, June 20, for a Summer Porch Party and Gift Shop Sale from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at our location, 2184 North Lake Drive, near the picturesque Lake MurrayContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Get ready for an exciting weekend of food and fun at the Southeastern BBQ Showdown, set to take place on June 14-15 at Segra Park. This inaugural event promises a unique blend of culinary excellence and live entertainment, making it a must-attend for locals and visitors alike.Continue Reading
By Eileen Renders Because there is so much information regarding this genetic disease, I will need to offer the most important facts associated with recognizing the symptoms and how it is treated. Charco-Marie-Tooth or CMT is named after the doctor who discovered it. It is a peripheral nerve disorder thatContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Who can say they never had any life’s regrets? Haven’t we all blindly traveled down what appeared as appealing roads that unexpectedly turned into nightmares? And, made stupid decisions, experienced turbulent relationships, or did things that led to traumatic outcomes which stick to us—like super glue? IContinue Reading