The Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival returns April 9–12 at the South Carolina State Farmers Market. The four-day event will feature a wide variety of vendors offering plants, garden essentials, Certified South Carolina produce, spring décor, and more. Clemson Extension Master Gardeners will also be on-site to answer questionsContinue Reading
A fire at a nail salon in Tuscany Village Shopping Center, located at 1085 Lake Murray Boulevard, forced the temporary closure of neighboring LUXE Hair Salon earlier this year. The January fire caused extensive water, smoke, and electrical damage to the salon. After several months of repairs, LUXE has reopenedContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic (SCP) will present its third annual Music in My Neighborhood festival in the Cayce/West Columbia area April 13–18. This weeklong initiative brings free performances, educational programs, and interactive events directly into the community, with appearances at public spaces, healthcare facilities, and local businesses. Highlighted events include:Continue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy That’s the daily dose researchers say may help keep your brain significantly younger. In a study of 960 older adults followed for nearly five years, those who ate about one serving of green leafy vegetables each day experienced a rate of cognitive decline comparable to someone 11Continue Reading
By Radley West When people think about getting healthier, they usually imagine something intense. Sweaty workouts, long runs, complicated routines, and unused gym memberships. Walking rarely makes the list, even though it may be one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body. Walking is simple, accessible,Continue Reading
On March 28, Columbia’s annual Fire Truck Pull raised approximately $50,000 to support pediatric cancer research. The event was organized by Curing Kids Cancer, a national nonprofit dedicated to funding cures for childhood cancer. The Columbia-Richland Fire Department provided fire engines and personnel for the event, which featured 27 competingContinue Reading
The white dorsal line means this is a female. No dewlap. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I called it a green lizard. I couldn’t pronounce Anolis carolinensis back then. Heck, I hadn’t even heard of the term. But now something catches me flatfooted — I’m told little girls woreContinue Reading
IRMO — New Hope Church recently welcomed families for an Easter celebration at its campus on Old Tamah Road, featuring a community egg hunt and fellowship activities. Pastor Steve Counts shared the Easter story with attendees before more than 25 children took part in the egg hunt, searching the churchContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina will host its final Brown Bag Lunch Series event, Archival Show and Tell Featuring New Acquisitions, on Thursday, April 16, from noon to 1:30 p.m. The virtual session will highlight materials from theContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Soda City Market has once again been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Farmers Market category. After earning the top spot nationwide last year, the market now has the opportunity to defend its title among 20 markets selected by a panel ofContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble will feature renowned pianist, bandleader, and 10-time Grammy Award winner Arturo O’Farrill in its concert Afro-Latin Jazz Excursion on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place at Harbison Theatre. O’Farrill is widely recognized for his influence on contemporary LatinContinue Reading