On July 15 at 10 am Project Unity USA is hosting Corvettes United on a cruise with 1,000 Corvettes, to the South Carolina Statehouse for a rally to speak out against gun violence. South Carolina was ranked 8th in the country in gun deaths as of 2019. In 2020, 964Continue Reading
The Rainbow Restoration Charity Golf Classic was held on Thursday, May 11 at Cobblestone Park Golf Club. The event raised funds that went directly to four cancer beneficiaries called the ’Rainbow Warriors.” Each year new warriors are chosen to receive the charities from the golf tournament. This year’s sold-out eventContinue Reading
Presented by Lexington Medical Center 12:00 p.m. Patriotic Boat Parade9:30 p.m. Largest Fireworks Show in South Carolina It’s time to get in the patriotic spirit and celebrate America’s birthday on Lake Murray! Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is proud to host the 35th annual 4th of July CelebrationContinue Reading
The Irmo Town Council Tuesday gave first-reading approval to a $9.1 million budget for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. “It’s the biggest budget we’ve ever had,” said Mayor Barry Walker. Last year’s budget was $8.3 million. The budget includes pay raises for police officers in an on-going effort to retain aContinue Reading
Harbison Community Center held its Annual Community Picnic on May 13. More than 300 Harbison area residents enjoyed plates of barbeque, fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, and lima beans from Farm Boys Barbeque while being accompanied by the musical stylings of David Love. Children in attendance played gamesContinue Reading
A StoryWalk will open at the Green Iceberg Community Garden at Rawls Creek Park in Irmo this Saturday, May 20, from 11 am to 1 pm. The even will feature free ice treats, giveaways, and outdoor reading. Visitors will read the illustrated story “Planting a Rainbow” by Lois Ehlert asContinue Reading
A section of Arrowwood Road, from the intersection of Lawand Drive to the intersection of Gracern Road, will be closed starting at 7 am this Monday, May 22 to allow for utility work and bridge construction. Arrowwood Road is expected to reopen by August 14. A signed detour route usingContinue Reading
Frederick Edward Sojourner passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was a son of the late Robert Edward Sojourner and the late Minnie Ehrhardt Sojourner. Born July 14, 1938, in Augusta, GA, Mr. Sojourner grew up in southeastern Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry. In 1950, his familyContinue Reading
Fort Jackson has representation at several events for Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May, originated as Decoration Day afterContinue Reading
Columbia’s Public Works Department, in conjunction with Soda City, will be inviting various departments to join them and place their vehicles on display for the public May 20 from 9 am – 1 pm. It will be held at the 1700 Block of Main Street. The departments include the ColumbiaContinue Reading
PETSinc will be holding a Casino Night fundraiser May 20 at the Hilton Garden Inn from 6 – 10 pm. There will be food, music by the Emerald Empire Band, a full cash bar, a silent auction, and lots and lots of casino tables. The night begins at 6 pmContinue Reading