One of the Midlands’ most anticipated events is back on the calendar. Dining on the Dam, presented by Palmetto Renovations, will return Sunday, September 21, after its original spring date was postponed due to inclement weather. The Lexington Chamber of Commerce expects more than 1,000 guests to gather for theContinue Reading
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board welcomed community leaders, partners, and stakeholders on August 21 for its annual meeting, celebrating another successful year for regional tourism and previewing major initiatives planned for 2026 and beyond. The evening opened with remarks from Interim President Amy Hoffman, followed by BoardContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum Foundation will host its annual fundraising gala, One Enchanted Evening, on Thursday, October 17, from 6–10 p.m. at the State Museum in Columbia. The black-tie, fairy tale-inspired event promises a night of elegance, fine dining, and community celebration—all in support of the museum’s mission andContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Fair is calling on exhibitors from across the state to showcase their talents in this year’s competitive exhibits, which will be on display during the fair’s run Oct. 8–19 in Columbia. Entries are open now through Sept. 1 at scstatefair.org/competitions. “Our competitive exhibits are the heart of the South Carolina State Fair and aContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful calls on volunteers to help clean Lake Murray and 77 local waterways this fall. Registration is now open for Lake Sweep/River Sweep, the annual cleanup of Lake Murray and waterways across Lexington and Richland counties, coordinated by Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB). This year’s cleanup runs from Aug. 30 toContinue Reading
When’s the last time you picked up your fishing rod? If you’re looking to relax on the water while giving back to nature, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) invites you to take part in their annual Plishing Challenge this summer. Plishing combines the Swedish phrase “plocka upp” (meaning “pickContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina State Museum has announced the return of its Harvesting Heritage event series, beginning with Harvesting Heritage: Changing Tides on Thursday, August 22, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. This year’s opening program will honor the past and future of creativity, innovation, and artistry in Black foodwaysContinue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA – The Multiples of the Midlands (MoM) Club will host its fall/winter consignment sale on Saturday, August 23, from 7 a.m. to noon at St. David’s Lutheran Church, 132 St. David’s Church Road, West Columbia. The sale will feature a wide variety of gently used items, including infantContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina State Fair is now hiring for its 12-day run, October 8–19, at the S.C. State Fairgrounds. Temporary positions are available across a variety of areas, offering a chance to work behind the scenes at one of the state’s largest annual events. Those interested can exploreContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina State Fair will host its annual Flash Sale on Monday, August 25, offering the lowest admission prices of the season during this one-day-only event. The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. exclusively online at scstatefair.org/flashsale. This year’s fair theme, “Harvesting Happiness,” invites guestsContinue Reading