Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is keeping the fun rolling into late summer with a fresh lineup of events, new animal residents, and even a chance to make a difference in conservation—all while enjoying one of the Midlands’ favorite destinations. New Faces You’ll Want to Meet Suci the Sumatran TigerSuci (pronouncedContinue Reading

State leaders paddle along river named for one of the four S.C. signers of the Declaration of Independence S.C. Senator Mike Reichenbach and S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Boardmember Jerry Lee joined Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of SCDNR; on the historic Lynches River in Florence County, S.C., Saturday, JulyContinue Reading

Family-friendly parody hits the stage July 12–13 at Richland Library Sandhills Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) is putting a fresh, funny twist on a classic tale this July with Wicked of Oz: A Comic Fable, an original, family-friendly comedy performed by CCT’s professional adult acting company. Audiences will journey through Munchkinland,Continue Reading

SC Philharmonic to Light Up the Sky with Music and Fireworks COLUMBIA – A dazzling Independence Day celebration is set for Tuesday, July 2 as the South Carolina Philharmonic returns to Segra Park for its popular Fireworks with the Phil concert. This family-friendly event combines patriotic music, an extended fireworksContinue Reading

Lake Murray has won the title of “Best Lake for Water Sports” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. Photo by John BoozerLake Murray The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board has announced Lake Murray has been named the #1 Best Lake for Water Sports by the USAContinue Reading

The Town of Irmo and the African American Historical Society of Irmo Present the 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future — Irmo Style! Irmo, SC – The Town of Irmo and the African American Historical Society of Irmo proudly present the 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, anContinue Reading

Midlands Light Opera Society, with the sponsorship of the City of Forest Acres, will present Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance May 15 – 18 at First Christian Church. Apprentice pirate Frederic (Roddey Smith) is excited to be turning 21 and completing his apprenticeship to the Pirate King (Nikki Anderson).Continue Reading