The South Carolina State Museum Foundation will host Moonlight & Milestones, a black-tie, red-carpet gala, Oct. 17 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The event celebrates the museum’s recent facility upgrades, new exhibitions and plans to renovate and modernize nearly 225,000 square feet of public gathering space beginning in 2028. “WeContinue Reading
Free weekend events will honor five decades of conservation and community support Congaree National Park will celebrate its 50th anniversary October 17-18 with a weekend of free events honoring its history and role in protecting South Carolina’s natural heritage. Known as “the green heart of South Carolina,” the park preservesContinue Reading
National competition will bring 150 top anglers to the region October 15-17 Lake Murray will welcome approximately 150 of the nation’s top kayak anglers October 15-17 for the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship presented by Native Watercraft. Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC), the three-day championship will bringContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Daryl Hood left a positive impact on the local community in his two brief years as Commanding General at Fort Jackson. Last Friday’s relinquishment of command ceremony at Victory Field marked an end to his 41 years of service. “When you atContinue Reading
Seasonal lineup includes dinosaurs, Halloween fun, holiday lights and hands-on workshops Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is welcoming the fall and winter seasons with a lineup of family-friendly experiences, holiday traditions, creative workshops and a prehistoric adventure in the Botanical Garden. “Every season at Riverbanks is an opportunity to create meaningfulContinue Reading
The 8th Annual Courage Center Golf Tournament will be held October 19 at the Country Club of Lexington featuring a day of golf, fellowship, and supporting recovery in the community. Every player and sponsor helps The Courage Center continue providing recovery support services at no cost to individuals and familiesContinue Reading
The Midlands Striper Club held its Ladies Tournament on Sept. 19 at Dreher Island. Jayne Ogan won first place and Big Fish honors, followed by Emma Hudspeth in second place and Laura Brooks in third place. Midlands Striper Club is a family-oriented fishing organization dedicated to preserving our fisheries forContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net When it’s spring and the rocky shoals spider lilies bloom, spring’s my favorite season. When mornings of chilled air and radiant leaves arrive, fall’s my favorite season. When I think of autumn memories, first on my list are my days standing by the AugustaContinue Reading
Three-day event features plants, pumpkins, garden décor and local produce The South Carolina State Farmers Market will host its annual Fall Plant and Flower Festival October 9-11, offering visitors a variety of seasonal plants, flowers, pumpkins and garden-related items. One of the market’s largest annual events, the festival welcomed moreContinue Reading
Saluda Shoals Park event offers family-friendly Halloween fun Families are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes for the Trick-or-Treat Trail Saturday, October 10, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Saluda Shoals Park East. The trail will follow the path around Leo’s Landing Inclusive Playground, which will remainContinue Reading
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