By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday gave first reading approval to the adoption of a Comprehensive Plan designed to assure a positive growth for Irmo for the next 15 years. It’s a plan that’s been under study for the past several months and has included a lot ofContinue Reading
The District Five Foundation is holding a fundraiser, Meet Me at the Gala, on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Corporate Conference Center (169 Laurelhurst Ave). The event aims to raise funds to support student nutrition, provide teacher grants, further student education through research grants, and assist families in emergency situationsContinue Reading
The Dutch Fork Choral Society will present two performances of their winter concert, Love Then And Still: A Winter Choral Collage. The concerts will be held on December 6, 2024, at 7 p.m. at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church (2721 Dutch Fork Rd, Chapin, SC) with the Blythewood High School ChoraleContinue Reading
SOTA Art Gallery in Cayce, SC, will be hosting a weeklong celebration in honor of Bob Ross’s birthday starting October 29, his actual birth date. The event runs daily from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., from October 29 through November 2. Attendees can learn the iconic Wet-on-Wet oil painting techniqueContinue Reading
The Columbia Forestry and Beautification Department is inviting nominations for its 2024 Treasured Tree Program through November 1. This program aims to highlight and recognize trees of special significance in the Midlands area, while promoting the importance and benefits of trees to the local community. Trees located on both publicContinue Reading
MALEVO, Argentina’s dynamic fusion of Stomp and Riverdance, is set to take the stage at Harbison Theatre on October 13 at 3:30 p.m. This all-male ensemble brings the traditional Argentine Malambo to new heights, blending urban percussion with high-energy dance. Known for their raw power and agility, the group infusesContinue Reading
For the past three years, members of McGregor Presbyterian Church and Pine Grove AME Church have collaborated on an Oral History Project. Their mission is to document the stories of elderly residents in the community, with a focus on African Americans, exploring what life was like growing up in theContinue Reading
Multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Bill Gaither will bring his Moments To Remember Tour to Lexington this fall. Gaither, along with his renowned Gaither Vocal Band, will perform at Northside Baptist Church, located at 4347 Sunset Boulevard, on Saturday, October 12, at 7 p.m. At 88 years old, Gaither continues to beContinue Reading
The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library will be hosting their Fall Book Sale from Thursday, October 10, to Saturday, October 12 in the library’s community room, located at 6251 St. Andrews Road. The sale schedule is as follows: Most books are priced between 50 cents and $2, with additionalContinue Reading
The South Carolina Brewer’s Guild (SCBG) is excited to host their annual beer festival with a fresh new name—Crafted in Carolina: A Celebration of South Carolina’s Brewers and Artisans. Formerly known as “Hop Forward,” this event will take place on Saturday, October 12, from 3 – 7 p.m. at SegraContinue Reading
Many residents in Richland County are still dealing with fallen trees, branches, and yard debris left behind by Hurricane Helene. The County’s Public Works Department has been actively clearing roadways and is now working with curbside collection contractors to assist with storm debris removal. Curbside collection will follow the regularContinue Reading