COLUMBIA, S.C. – Food Network personality and “Bar Rescue” star Chef Brian Duffy is heading back to Columbia for the 2026 Southeastern BBQ Showdown, once again serving as a celebrity judge. “We’re excited to welcome Chef Brian Duffy back to Columbia,” said Miriam Atria, President and CEO of Capital City/LakeContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) invites nature lovers and food enthusiasts to a unique dining experience on Wednesday, July 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Hollow in Columbia. The evening will feature a five-course, wine-paired conservation dinner inspired by imperiled bird species. Each dishContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Barbecue fans, mark your calendars! The wildly popular Southeastern BBQ Showdown is set to make its return to Columbia on April 24–25, 2026, and this time, it’s moving to a new home at Gamecock Park, just outside the University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium. Hosted by theContinue Reading
The Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club presents the 11th annual Pinot & Pearls Fundraiser scheduled for April 10, at Saluda Shoals River Center. Pinot & Pearls began in 2014 and is the club’s second-largest fundraiser. The club’s largest fundraiser is selling fried okra at the Irmo Okra Strut, which was cancelledContinue Reading
Chef Chris Williams of Roy’s Grille in Irmo and Chef Chris Kravitz of Halls Chophouse in Columbia, have been selected to join Team Lake Murray Country at the World Food Championships after winning the People’s Choice vote at Taste of Lake Murray. Held March 27 at the DoubleTree by HiltonContinue Reading
Dezyah Dewitt, a third-grade Cayce Elementary School student, is the winner of the 13th Annual Future Chefs Challenge in Lexington Two. A panel of judges selected Dewitt’s Cheeseburger Cupcakes as its favorite from among recipes prepared by finalist 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students from the district’s six elementary schools.Continue Reading
Columbia, SC – Food lovers, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Taste of Lake Murray is making its grand return to the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia on March 27, 2025. Presented by Lexington Medical Center, this annual event promises an unforgettable evening filled with exceptional cuisine, live music, dancing, andContinue Reading
Get ready, Irmo—live music is coming your way! The Irmo Town Limits Spring Concert Series, presented by State Farm, will bring three exciting nights of music to the Prisma Health Amphitheater at Moore Park (7473 Church St.). The concert series kicks off on Friday, April 25, and continues for twoContinue Reading
On February 6 the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Luziana Purchase as they unveiled there new space beside the current restaurant called Cypress Corner. Thomas and Mary Katherine cut the ribbon and invited guests to taste some good old fashioned New Orleans style cajun creoleContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Local lawmakers say the increasing impact of rising insurance rates on restaurants and nightclubs is creating a crisis in the business community. It’s often called “liquor liability.” But Rep. Micah Caskey, R-Lexington, said it’s not going to be easy to fix the problem.“It’s complicated,” said Caskey, aContinue Reading
Indianapolis, IN – Get ready to cheer on Team Lake Murray Country as they represent South Carolina at the 2024 World Food Championships (WFC), taking place November 8-11 in Indianapolis, Indiana. For the fourth consecutive year, the Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board is proud to support thisContinue Reading