A groundbreaking was held for the proposed Rawls Creek Park Project on Thursday, August 12. Community members along with politicians and the Irmo Chamber of Commerce members were on hand to commemorate the groundbreaking. Rawls Creed Park will be a 9.94 acre green space and have a community garden, playground,Continue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board’s Annual Meeting and 40th Year Celebration was held Thursday, August 12th. The meeting provided an opportunity for the tourism community and political allies to learn what the organization accomplished this year in promoting tourism and economic development in Richland, Lexington, NewberryContinue Reading
The Newberry Opera House has announced the 2021-22 Season schedule featuring theatre, dance, music, and family favorites for all ages. The season will go on sale August 6 at 10 am. Executive Director, Molly Fortune and the team can’t wait to welcome you home to the Newberry Opera House, itContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic welcomes Chad Henderson as the new Marketing and Communications Director. The position, recently held by Kristin Morris, will be filled by the recent Executive Director of Trustus Theatre who resigned from Trustus on July 29, 2021. SC Philharmonic Executive Director Rhonda Hunsinger announced the hiring ofContinue Reading
There is a new club open to anyone who is interested in casual chess. Currently holding meetings at Starbucks 1245 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063, the Irmo Chess Club had its first Event on August 7. The founder, James Brandmair, says, “I’m hoping I can grow the club intoContinue Reading
Volunteer Training | Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. In 1882, the very first performance at the Newberry Opera House was McAllister the Magician. Whether it was McAllister’s magic or the Berkshire pig they raffled off opening week, something kept the crowds coming back to the Opera House. AlmostContinue Reading
July 17 – 25, 2021 Beat the heat and enjoy a week of cosmically cool fun all about space with FREE general admission for kids under 12! Enjoy exhibition tours, special live sky planetarium experiences, a new 4-d show and lots more. Activities are included with museum general admission orContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo and Prisma Health held a 4th of July celebration in the Prisma Health Amphitheater in the community Park of Irmo. The event featured a screening of the Film Independence Day, food, and fireworks.Continue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board held Lake Murray’s 4th of July Celebration July 3. The Boat Parade was back this year and boats of all sizes and shapes showed this year’s theme “Proud to be an American.” Winners were: 1st place, Robyn King, Columbia 2nd place, JanContinue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board will present Lake Murray’s 4th of July Celebration July 3. The Boat Parade is back this year and will take place at noon. Boats of all sizes and shapes are invited to register; this year’s theme is “Proud to be an American.”Continue Reading
Wingard’s Market’s Zach Steinhauser is providing Purple Martin boat phenomenon beginning July 5! Lake Murray is known throughout the state as an incredible destination for families to explore the outdoors. One of the most exciting adventures is to witness the Purple Martin roost Bomb Island that only happens a fewContinue Reading