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
WEST COLUMBIA – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond has announced a free, in-person Notary Public Seminar will be held on Monday, August 11, at Midlands Technical College’s Airport Campus. The seminar will take place in the Academic Center Auditorium, Room 116, located at 1260 Lexington Drive in WestContinue Reading
The Midlands is gearing up for a weekend of unity, creativity, and local pride as the second annual 803 Day celebration returns August 1–3. The multi-day event honors the 803 area code—recognized each year on August 3 (8/03)—with community-wide activities, small business promotions, and family-friendly fun. Organizers invite residents andContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is keeping the fun rolling into late summer with a fresh lineup of events, new animal residents, and even a chance to make a difference in conservation—all while enjoying one of the Midlands’ favorite destinations. New Faces You’ll Want to Meet Suci the Sumatran TigerSuci (pronouncedContinue Reading
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. – Outdoor enthusiasts and conservation supporters, get ready to bid for a great cause! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) will kick off its Wild Summer Nights Online Auction on Thursday, July 18, with bidding open through 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. Hosted at SCWF2025auction.givesmart.com, this three-dayContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Back by popular demand, Murder on Main Street returns for an encore presentation on Thursday, July 25 at The Venue on Main, located in the heart of downtown Columbia. Presented by the Friends of the Irmo Branch Library in partnership with LTC Hospitality Solutions, this immersive MysteryContinue Reading