Enoree River Winery has announced the spring line up for their bi-annual Unpack the Porch music series. Richard and Laura LaBarre, owners and winemakers, announced the return of the free live music series which takes place from 2 to 6 pm on Sunday afternoons. Local acts include favorites such asContinue Reading

Wingard’s Market Wildlife Specialist Zach Steinhauser has announced the opening of his new business, The Carolina Safari Company (CSC), where he will lead guided tours of the unique southeastern landscapes and wildlife. The next upcoming adventure is a Coastal Fossil Hunt in Charleston March 25. “I love being able toContinue Reading

St. Pat’s in Five Points returns on March 18 for the 41st annual event in Columbia. In addition to the festival, St. Pat’s in Five Points will kick off the festivities in the morning with its annual Get to the Green road race and St. Pat’s Parade. “St. Pat’s inContinue Reading

Preventing military veterans’ suicides deemed a priority By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The American Legion’s National Commander Vincent J. Troiola addressed a senior-echelon gathering of business, military, and law enforcement leaders during the monthly meeting-luncheon of the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Fort Jackson-Palmetto State Chapter at FortContinue Reading

By Al Dozier Despite opposition from area residents, the Irmo Planning Commission Monday approved the annexation of a 13-acre tract of land on Rocky Creek Trail that will be used as an entertainment event venue. The commission unanimously recommended approval of the annexation with a rezoning to Fringe Agricultural. ThatContinue Reading

The Town of Irmo recently had a luncheon for Kaye Hunke, who retired from the town on March 2. She held several positions while working at the town and was an employee who they could always count on to do what was needed in times of need. She will beContinue Reading

The South Carolina State Fair has announced a 67 percent increase in awards for its 2023 annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program. For the first time in more than a decade, the individual award amount per student has increased from $6,000 to $10,000. The application deadline is approaching andContinue Reading

Multiples of the Midlands (The MoM Club) will host its spring/summer consignment sale March 11, from 7 am to noon. The M.O.M. (Mothers of Multiples) Sale is held bi-annually, featuring gently-used items for children at greatly reduced prices. Organized by volunteer members of The MoM Club, shoppers will find aContinue Reading

The fifth annual Cottontown Art Crawl will welcome 140 artists to show and sell their original work in the downtown Columbia neighborhood of Cottontown. The event will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm with more art, more artists, and more food for visitorsContinue Reading