The Richland County Recreation Commission’s Board elected new officers during its meeting on November 1. New Chair, and outgoing Vice-Chair Donzetta Lindsay, was unanimously elected as the new Chair of the board and replacing outgoing Chair, Robert Lapin. Donzetta Lindsay retired from the Federal Government in 2012 with 40 yearsContinue Reading
The 25th anniversary of the Richland Creek Antique Fall Festival/ Tractor/Engine Show and Pull will be at 542 Richland Creek Road, Ward in Saluda County November 5 – 7. The location is off of Highway 178 between Saluda and Batesburg and off of Highway 39 between Ridge Spring and Saluda.Continue Reading
The 152nd anniversary South Carolina State Fair opened its gates to 22,266 visitors on the fairgrounds for the fair’s opening day, October 13. It marked the return of the full event after the fair offered a drive-through-only event last year in the wake of COVID-19. “It was exciting to seeContinue Reading
The 152nd South Carolina State Fair returns October 13-24, with a full lineup of traditional favorites and a variety of new rides, foods, entertainment and the return of the CIRCUS at the Fair and the Celebration Super Wheel. The S.C. State Fair is committed to bringing a safe 12-day eventContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is set to welcome the fall with new and returning shows, plus a newly opened exhibition. Guests are invited to travel to Mars, learn about Earth’s diverse habitats, race to escape Dracula in 4D, and explore how the museum builds and maintains its collection ofContinue Reading
Capital City/Lake Murray Country has been named a TOP Southern Summer Destination of 2021. Food & Travel is an organization that reveals and discovers travel destination sites, top state parks and even the best vacation homes. “We are thrilled about this recognition! With our abundance of outdoor recreation and ourContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Fair is accepting entries for this year’s competitive exhibits now through September 1. The exhibits will showcase South Carolina’s finest agriculture, art, crafts, flowers and livestock at the S.C. State Fair, which will be held October 13-24. Those wishing to compete can view the department ExhibitContinue Reading
Ten or more bowlers are wanted to start a mixed bowling league twice a month at Stars & Strikes in Irmo. Bowling would begin at 6:30 pm and end around 9 pm. The league will hold a meeting on September 1 at 6:30 pm at Stars & Strikes. The beginningContinue Reading
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
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