Wingard’s Market Wildlife Specialist Zach Steinhauser has announced the opening of his new business, The Carolina Safari Company (CSC), where he will lead guided tours of the unique southeastern landscapes and wildlife. The next upcoming adventure is a Coastal Fossil Hunt in Charleston March 25. “I love being able toContinue Reading
St. Pat’s in Five Points returns on March 18 for the 41st annual event in Columbia. In addition to the festival, St. Pat’s in Five Points will kick off the festivities in the morning with its annual Get to the Green road race and St. Pat’s Parade. “St. Pat’s inContinue Reading
Enjoy the Free Family Fun Expo and Concert with Kristian Bush of Sugarland The 2023 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite Fishing Series is April 20 – 23, 2023 on Lake Murray! Lake Murray was selected from a list of national fishing destinations to serve as one of nine stops in the series.Continue Reading
A female was shot and injured at Frankie’s Fun Park on Monday, March 13 according to the Columbia Police Department. The shooting happened around 9:15 pm with the victim being struck in the lower body. The suspect left on foot after the incident. Investigators are reviewing video surveillance and questioningContinue Reading
The S.C. National Heritage Corridor and SC7 honored by the U.S. Department of the Interior By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. National Heritage Corridor has been awarded the RALPH REGULA ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD by the United States Department of the Interior for its efforts with SOUTH CAROLINA 7 (SC7),Continue Reading
Preventing military veterans’ suicides deemed a priority By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The American Legion’s National Commander Vincent J. Troiola addressed a senior-echelon gathering of business, military, and law enforcement leaders during the monthly meeting-luncheon of the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Fort Jackson-Palmetto State Chapter at FortContinue Reading
College Board announced that Chapin High School student April Williams has earned one of two monthly $40,000 scholarships through BigFuture, the College Board’s online guide that helps students plan for life after high school. “I am deeply honored to receive this amazing scholarship,” Williams said. “This scholarship opens up moreContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Despite opposition from area residents, the Irmo Planning Commission Monday approved the annexation of a 13-acre tract of land on Rocky Creek Trail that will be used as an entertainment event venue. The commission unanimously recommended approval of the annexation with a rezoning to Fringe Agricultural. ThatContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo recently had a luncheon for Kaye Hunke, who retired from the town on March 2. She held several positions while working at the town and was an employee who they could always count on to do what was needed in times of need. She will beContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will be holding Accessibility Morning – The Cat in the Hat this Saturday, March 11 from 9 – 11 am. The special monthly program provides access for families of children, teenagers, and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience at theContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Fair has announced a 67 percent increase in awards for its 2023 annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program. For the first time in more than a decade, the individual award amount per student has increased from $6,000 to $10,000. The application deadline is approaching andContinue Reading