Free community event at Saluda Shoals Park aims to raise awareness and support for those experiencing chronic homelessness The City of Columbia Homeless Services, Rapid Shelter Columbia Foundation, and BAPS Charities will host the annual Spirit of Service: Walk-Run on May 31 at 10 a.m. to benefit Rapid Shelter Columbia.Continue Reading
IRMO, SC – Woodrow Marketplace is excited to announce the return of its 2nd Annual May Market, a community-centered celebration of local artisans, food, and family fun. The event will take place Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Prime Space Storage parking lot at 7949Continue Reading
By Mike DuBose A full day of horsepower, high-flying dogs and Mardi Gras flair is coming to the Midlands as “Bark to the Park” returns Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Saluda Shoals Park. The event supports Pawmetto Lifeline, a nonprofit animal rescue organization that provided support to 50,000 animals inContinue Reading
The District Five Foundation for Educational Excellence is hosting its Annual Fall Fundraiser, An Evening for Education, October 18 from 7 – 10 pm at The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park. There will be food, drinks, a silent auction and entertainment. Sponsorship opportunities still exist and Silent Auction itemContinue Reading
Columbia event to feature local bands, cornhole tournament, and holiday festivities The Babcock Center will host its second annual Jingle Jam Music Festival on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Steel Hands Brewing in West Columbia. This community celebration brings together live music, holiday cheer, and local engagement — all inContinue Reading
IRMO – The Irmo Fire District recently welcomed Mrs. Kathy Morganelli and Mrs. Denise Morganelli Stewart for a touching visit and a generous donation to the Al Morganelli Scholarship Fund. Established in 2021, the fund honors the legacy of Mr. Al Morganelli, a long-time member and cherished friend of theContinue Reading
Groucho’s Deli in Irmo is teaming up with the community to support local first responders during its “Groucho’s Gives Back Night” on Thursday, July 10, from 4 to 9 p.m. The event will benefit the Irmo Fire Foundation, with 10% of all in-store orders going directly to support the menContinue Reading
The Leadership Lexington County Class of 2025 will host the Bags, Beers, and Braggin’ Rights Cornhole Tournament this Saturday, May 17, at Moore Park, located at 7507 Eastview Drive in Irmo. The event promises a day of friendly competition and community fun, all in support of a good cause. ProceedsContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – The District 5 Foundation is inviting the community to come together for Springfest, a brand-new fundraising event set to take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Dutch Fork High School Football Stadium. The event aims to raise funds to support Lexington-Richland School District Five students andContinue Reading
The Irmo Fire Foundation is excited to announce the release of its 2025 Fundraising Calendar, featuring stunning photographs of the Irmo Fire District in action during live training scenarios and engaging with the Irmo community. Each month includes exclusive coupons from Colors on Parade, the calendar sponsor, offering added valueContinue Reading
During the month of October 2024, Artistic Aspirations, LLC (AALLC) in Irmo hosted a two-week raffle of artwork and crafts to support a local cancer foundation, The Many Colors of Cancer. The request to have a raffle and donations came from local artist Joe Richbourg, who like many of us has lost a loved oneContinue Reading