Nicole Amelio-Casper, award-winning Documentarian and S’Alfrico Watson Grant, awardwinning cinematographer were on location, September 18 th and 19th at Celebration Freedom Foundation and Black Rooster Restaurant in Columbia, SC filming a new documentary entitled “Hidden Wounds.” Hidden Wounds will tell the raw story of the “military experience” downrange, the dynamicwhileContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo sponsored a Movie Night Saturday, Sept. 26 at Steve Padgett Honda on Western Lane. Car loads of families showed up to enjoy the movie and food prepared by Robbie’s BBQ, Hungry Howie’s Pizza, Kim’s Soulfood, Bart’s Crazy Good Coffee and the TFA Cafe which is locatedContinue Reading
A special dining event will be held outdoors under the covered concourse at Segra Park. The menu features traditional ballpark favorites, plus wraps, salads, and great appetizers. The event will be held rain or shine as all tables (and musicians) are under a cover. Segra Park When: Thurs, Oct. 1,Continue Reading
Major League Fishing (MLF) and FLW recently announced the 2021 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit schedule, will kick off February 11, 2021 at Lake Okeechobee in Florida, and wrap up August 1, 2021 at the St. Lawrence River in New York. The 26th season of FLW’s top professional circuit will featureContinue Reading
The Irmo Library has new hours where you can come inside and pick up items you put on hold plus browse a selection of items. There are new books, manga, graphic novels, audio, and DVD binge bundles waiting for you. Hours are currently: Monday – Thursday, 10 am – 7 pm;Continue Reading
Sophie Wang, who plays violin with the Philharmonic, introduces herself and performs Recitativo & Scherzo, Op. 6 by Fritz Kreisler. Enjoy the performances of our musicians as they bring symphonic music from their homes to yours. For more videos From Our Homes to Yours, visit scphilharmonic.com.Continue Reading
Congaree National Park is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the park’s Recreation Fee Program. The following expanded amenity fees are being proposed: • Picnic shelter reservations ($25 for up to 4 hours, or $50 per day). This expanded amenity fee will allow visitors to reserve the picnic shelter,Continue Reading
Local philanthropist Charlotte Berry and Mike Ferguson of Dominion Energy have been named Co-Chairs of the SC Philharmonic Advisory Council for the 2020/2021 season.The South Carolina Philharmonic’s Advisory Council is a group comprised of more than 100 prominent individuals in our region who serve as a resource for the growthContinue Reading
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Congaree National Park is increasing access and services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemicContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo’s Okra Strut Festival will be a virtual event for 2020. That controversial decision on the event planned for September 26 was made by the Irmo Town Council Tuesday despite opposition from Irmo Mayor Barry Walker. Larry Slaughter, chairman of the Okra Strut Commission, said the festival,Continue Reading
The National Park Foundation (NPF) announced more than 20 inaugural grants through its Women in Parks initiative, a program commemorating the centennial of the 19th amendment (which prohibited states from denying citizens the right to vote on the basis of sex) and recognizing the many sacrifices and contributions to theContinue Reading