September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when Lexington County Public Library (LCPL) joins the American Library Association (ALA) and other libraries nationwide to remind everyone a library card is an important tool on the path to achievement and lifelong learning. This year’s theme is “find your voice atContinue Reading
With a musical lineage tied to the very essence of traditional Southern folk, down home blues and legendary “swamp” rock, Revisiting Creedence will headline the LRADAC Foundation’s 8th annual fundraising event presented by Dominion Energy September 23. All proceeds from this substance-free concert will help raise awareness about the powerContinue Reading
The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold the annual butterfly release for ovarian cancer September 22 at 5:30 pm at the SC State House. The Cathy B. Novinger Butterfly Release for Ovarian Cancer is named for the organization’s founder who lost her life to the disease inContinue Reading
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has announced a new collaboration between Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, and Prisma Health to promote the importance of saving for college among new parents. “It’s never too early to start saving for your baby’s future. Prisma Health hospitals deliver approximately 15,000 babiesContinue Reading
A Veterans VA Benefits Briefing will be held at Gateway Baptist Church, on September 17 from 8:30 – 10:30 am. The briefing will include General Eligibility, Claim for Compensation, Veterans Pension Benefits and many more. Suicide Awareness and Prevention will be the last briefing. Gateway Baptist Church is at 1651Continue Reading
By Terry Ward If you have been to dine at Café Strudel on State Street, you may have noticed something new this summer on the building next door. West Columbia Artist Kevin Pettit adorned the south wall of the Desa Ballard Law Firm at 226 State St. He painted aContinue Reading
The 10th annual Therapalooza event is bigger than ever and will take place at Central Energy September 22. Therapalooza is the largest fundraiser of the year benefiting The Therapy Place, Inc. – a nonprofit pediatric therapy center, providing life-changing therapies (physical, occupational, and speech) and support services to special needsContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) and their event partners will host a Lakeside Litter Sweep litter cleanup event on Lake Murray September 17, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. KMB is seeking volunteers to clean up islands, shorelines, boat ramps, and natural areas around the lake. Volunteers are invited toContinue Reading
Congaree National Park staff was recognized this week for their work in enhancing wilderness stewardship at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. by the National Park Service and its philanthropic partner the National Park Foundation. Present to accept the NPS Director’s 2021 Wes Henry Excellence in Wilderness Stewardship Team Award onContinue Reading
SC Career Kids is launching an After School Career Club for elementary students in grades K- 5th grade in Lexington-Richland School District Five. The program will be housed at Irmo Elementary School. Students will meet after school Tuesdays to explore careers through hands-on activities while working alongside career experts. SCCKContinue Reading
Newberry’s Enoree River Winery announces the music line up for theFall season of “Unpack the Porch” As the Summer season cools, folks turn their attention to getting back outdoors and Newberry’s Enoree River Winery offers the perfect setting for outdoor fun! The popular free music series, “Unpack the Porch” returnsContinue Reading