40th Annual Show to Benefit Camp Kemo Rev your engines and mark your calendars—the 40th annual Speed and Beauty Concours d’Elegance is back on Sunday, May 4, from noon to 4 p.m., and promises an unforgettable afternoon of cars, community, and compassion. Hosted by the Three Rivers Region Porsche ClubContinue Reading
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is rolling into a cleaner future with the introduction of its first zero-emission buses. Thanks to a $2.9 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration, The COMET has added two battery-electric and two hydrogen fuel cell buses to its fleet. These newContinue Reading
The South Carolina Military Museum invites the public to experience a unique celebration of music and military history at the “War Songs” music festival on Friday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1 National Guard Road, Columbia. This free, family-friendly event honors the 250th anniversary of theContinue Reading
Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Maximum Support Act, sending a strong message to the regime in Tehran that America will not tolerate Iranian backed terror and aggression around the world. This legislation requires an interagency strategy to support internet freedom and counter censorship effortsContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Sorry to break the news to you, but please don’t take my word for it; however, allow me to share with you what research studies and conclusions have found by those qualified to say so. To begin, I quote, Alice G. Walton, Ph.D, in her article InnovationContinue Reading
Local makers, creatives, and shoppers—mark your calendars! Mary’s Mobile Market is back with its 2025 Artisan Market series, bringing handmade goods, crafts, food, and community fun to Moore Park in Columbia. Location: Moore Park (near Shelter 1 and the Prisma Health Amphitheater)Time: Noon to 4 p.m. 2025 Market Dates: EachContinue Reading
In celebration of Earth Day, the Town of Irmo partnered with Junk King of Columbia to host a small appliance recycling event on Tuesday, April 22 at Moore Park. The event ran from noon to 4 p.m. and provided residents with a free, convenient way to responsibly dispose of oldContinue Reading
This weekend, the Chapin American Legion Post 193 Riders will rev up their engines and join fellow American Legion Riders from across South Carolina for the 2025 American Legion Legacy Ride. The Post 193 Riders will depart from Chapin, making their way to a lunch stop in Moncks Corner beforeContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Everyone desires to be successful and happy! But so many are searching in vain for that magical pot of gold at the end of a beautiful rainbow. Forty-five years ago, I achieved a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina. The Dean recently asked me toContinue Reading
CHAPIN – Green thumbs and budding gardeners alike are invited to gather at the Chapin Branch Library for a community Plant Swap on Friday, April 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Held in the library’s parking lot and pollinator garden, the swap is a great opportunity to exchange plants,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA – Prisma Health has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies for 2025—an honor that highlights the healthcare system’s commitment to excellence in patient care, workplace innovation, and cutting-edge technology. The recognition is particularly notable as Prisma Health is one of only 36 healthContinue Reading