The Columbia Airport Expressway now bears the name of Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), honoring his long-standing commitment to South Carolina. Officials and community members gathered at Columbia Metropolitan Airport for the dedication ceremony, where South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman, andContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lexington handyman and sculptor Christopher Price, owner of Price Handyworks, LLC, is using his talents to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month in a unique way this Halloween season. Price has crafted a life-sized pink T-Rex named “Lex” along with other festive sculptures at 4570 Augusta Road inContinue Reading
Major Jerry M. Free of Irmo, 86, was honored with the prestigious Order of the Palmetto on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Brookland Baptist Banquet and Conference Center. SC Representative Nathan Ballentine made the presentation in front of Free’s family, friends and neighbors including the Mayor of Irmo, Bill Danielson.Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic’s 60th Anniversary Season continues with a thrilling evening of Tchaikovsky & Tangos on November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Koger Center for the Arts. Highlighting this fall concert, Concertmaster Mary Lee Taylor Kinosian will perform Astor Piazzolla’s fiery Four Seasons of BuenosContinue Reading
Indianapolis, IN – Get ready to cheer on Team Lake Murray Country as they represent South Carolina at the 2024 World Food Championships (WFC), taking place November 8-11 in Indianapolis, Indiana. For the fourth consecutive year, the Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board is proud to support thisContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, SC — Wingard’s Market is set to bring the holiday cheer with its annual Jingle Bell Bash! On November 15 and 16, the beloved local garden center will transform into a holiday wonderland, offering special discounts, seasonal treats, and community festivities. As part of the holiday celebration, Wingard’s willContinue Reading
Laila Moore is a 15 year old pageant queen who has raised more than 7000 hygiene products this year to be donated to several schools and back to the community. Her community service platform for the pageants is to let children with autism know that they don’t have to beContinue Reading
Recently, volunteers from Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community and the University of South Carolina’s Student Nurses Association packed more than 3,000 seed packets for the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District’s (RSWCD) Seed Sanctuary program.RSWCD provides free vegetable, herb and wildflower seeds to Richland County residents to promote home gardening,Continue Reading
Harbison Community Center will host its 11th annual Trick or Treat Trail event again this year October 26, 2 – 4 pm. There will be at least 40 vendors set up around Lake Woodcross behind Hampton Inn off of Harbison Boulevard. Bring your children to Trick-or-Treat in a safe andContinue Reading
The grand opening of Rawls Creek Park on October 18 marked a significant addition to the Irmo community. Located at 1113 Friarsgate Boulevard, this $2 million recreational facility includes a community garden, two dog parks, a skate park, a walking trail, and a basketball court, all enclosed within a gatedContinue Reading
The Irmo Fire District and Foundation are excited to announce the return of their annual “Pictures with Santa” event, taking place on Sunday, November 10th, from 1 pm to 4 pm. Families are invited to visit the firehouse at the IFD Headquarters, located at 6017 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SCContinue Reading