By Al Dozier Rawls Creek Park will become an “inclusive playground and interactive art project” with a financial boost of $140,000 approved by the Irmo Town Council at the Jan. 28 meeting. The park site will have site renovations. The upgrades include new landscaping and new playground equipment designed toContinue Reading

This Saturday, Feb, 2/1/2025, Deepmala Roy will host an art reception for her “Valentines on Canvas”collection at Artistic Aspiration from 12-5pm. Come by and meet the local artist from Lexington, take apicture and get an autograph while enjoying the beauty of her artwork. Mrs. Roy will have originals andprints available.Continue Reading

The Town of Irmo Events Committee turned up the heat on Saturday, January 25, with its annual chili cook-off at Moore Park, located at 7473 Church Street. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The park buzzed with activity as attendees sampled a variety of chili con carne entries from localContinue Reading

Adults in Richland, Lexington, and Aiken Counties are getting more opportunities to improve their reading, writing, and math skills thanks to Literacy SC, formerly known as Turning Pages SC. For over 57 years, the nonprofit has helped individuals overcome literacy barriers, and now it’s expanding its mission to include newContinue Reading

The much-anticipated Columbia Open Studios event is set to return on April 5 and 6, 2025, offering art enthusiasts a unique opportunity to explore the creative spaces of local artists in Richland and Lexington Counties. Hosted by the 701 Center for Contemporary Art, the weekend-long, self-guided tour highlights the vibrantContinue Reading

Richland County is now accepting applications for grants aimed at preserving the county’s natural resources and historic sites. Nonprofits, neighborhood organizations, government agencies, commercial entities, and other groups are eligible to apply for the Historic Preservation and Natural Resource Grants, provided by the Richland County Conservation Commission. These grants, whichContinue Reading

By Eileen Renders Many of us as we begin to age ask ourselves at the first symptoms of joint pain, do I have rheumatoid arthritis, or could it be osteoid arthritis, and what is the difference? Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder, and Osteoarthritis is not. Rheumatoid arthritis affects theContinue Reading

The American Red Cross is asking you to consider giving the gift of your time this year and resolving to help people in need as a volunteer in South Carolina. “Our volunteers make up 90 percent of our work force and are the beating heart and soul of the RedContinue Reading

EntertainmentThe popular Chamber Crawl series is heading to Five Points for the first time, bringing classical and modern music together in a unique performance. This exciting event will take place at New Brookland Tavern, Columbia’s iconic live music venue, on [insert date and time]. Cellist Ryan Knott and violinist SarahContinue Reading