Leeza’s Care Connection held its annual Dare2Care Gala on November 21 at the USC Alumni Center, delivering an emotional and inspiring evening dedicated to supporting caregivers. Event Highlights: Jay Allen Performance: The Voice standout Jay Allen performed his heartfelt song “Blank Stares,” written in honor of his mother’s battle withContinue Reading
Prisma Health Children’s Hospitals are inviting the community to join their Good Night Lights event on December 1 at 7 Richland Medical Park Drive in Columbia. The event aims to spread joy and support for young patients and their families during the holiday season. Good Night Lights Highlights: Toy DriveContinue Reading
Columbia’s popular St. Pat’s in Five Points festival returns on March 15, 2025, for its 43rd year of music, food, and family fun. Tickets will be available starting Black Friday, November 29, at StPatsColumbia.com, with limited-time discounts and special perks. Ticket Options: General Admission: $15 (Black Friday through Cyber Monday,Continue Reading
The Midlands Light Opera Society will hold auditions for principal roles and chorus sign-ups for Pirates of Penzance on December 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room of St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 2827 Wheat Street, Columbia. Callback auditions will follow on December 9 at 6:30 p.m. PerformanceContinue Reading
The Tri-District Arts Consortium (Tri-DAC) is celebrating its 40th anniversary and is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Summer Program. This program is open to middle school students from Lexington One, Lexington-Richland Five, and Richland Two public schools who are artistically gifted and talented. Program Details: Dates: June 9 –Continue Reading
The Junior League of Columbia is gearing up for its annual Holiday Market, running from December 5 to 8 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. This year’s event celebrates the League’s 100th year of service and will feature over 100 merchants from across the country. The Holiday Market is moreContinue Reading
Fifth grader Anyalis Sifontes Lopez has been recognized as the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Student of the Month. Irmo Elementary Principal Shannon Fincannon praised Anyalis for her exceptional character and positive impact on the school community. “Anyalis is a gentle spirit that stands out in a crowd,” Fincannon shared. “She isContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net You won’t find my mother’s secret to this recipe. It’s in the story. Photo by Debra Poland When I heard Hurricane Helene destroyed some 42,000 pecan trees in Georgia, I thought of my mother and my last pecan pie, not the last ever, butContinue Reading
This December, the South Carolina State Museum is bringing holiday cheer with its annual events and shows for all ages. Mark your calendars for festive activities, extended hours, and special experiences starting with the Holiday Planetarium Lighting on Thursday, December 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. Holiday Planetarium Lighting Highlights:Continue Reading
The Lexington-Richland Five FFA Chapter recently won the state championship in the South Carolina FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event (CDE). The winning team included Sydney Brunson from Chapin High School and Jay Caldwell, Alex Coogler, and Liv Dandridge from Spring Hill High School. All four students are part ofContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork and Irmo emerged from a two-week absence to resume their respective quests for Class 5A titles. In both cases, they posted lopsided wins in their second-round games at home. The Silver Foxes defeated Boiling Springs 42-14 in the Class 5A Division I playoffs. MauriceContinue Reading