By Al Dozier Skateboarders could soon start rolling into Irmo. The Irmo Town Council heard a detailed plan at Tuesday’s meeting for a 9,000 square-foot skate park, which would likely be located on a 9-acre site in the Friarsgate area the town has planned to develop as an out-door recreationalContinue Reading
On January 7-8, the National Park Service and Friends of Congaree Swamp will be hosting a virtual symposium inspired by the themes of the Smithsonian Institution’s Water/Ways Exhibit. The exhibit, which is currently on display at Congaree National Park, dives into how essential water is to our life on ourContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating the holiday season with new shopping opportunities in The Cotton Mill Exchange and discounted children’s admission, from November 27-29, over the Black Friday Weekend. Guests are invited to explore four floors of exhibition galleries and experience holiday shows, such as Rudolph the Red-NosedContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum has announced the opening of its new exhibition, Early American Face Vessels from the George H. Meyer Collection. Featuring more than 100 early American face vessels, this exhibition offers an opportunity to trace the development of this tradition as it unfolded in regions east ofContinue Reading
Congaree National Park and Friends of Congaree Swamp will be co-hosting the Smithsonian traveling exhibit Water/Ways from November 13 through January 13. According to the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street “Water/Ways exhibition dives into water—an essential component of life on our planet, environmentally, culturally, and historically.” In 2019, theContinue 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 servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemicContinue Reading
Admission will be free at state parks in South Carolina this Friday, November 27, as the Park Service joins the national #OptOutside initiative. The promotion, sponsored by REI, encourages people to spend some time in the great outdoors the day after Thanksgiving. “State parks are some of the most beautifulContinue Reading
The 14th Capital City/Lake Murray Tourism’s Taste of Lake Murray will become a qualifying event for the World Food Championship to be held in Dallas, Texas in November of 2021. Seven chefs from the midlands will be chosen at the Taste of Lake Murray event to represent Team Lake MurrayContinue 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
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