J. Kenneth “Kenny” Mullis Jr., chairman of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District, has received the 2025 Hugh Hammond Bennett Southeast Regional Producer Award from the National Conservation Planning Partnership. The award recognizes Mullis’ leadership and commitment to the development and implementation of effective conservation practices. Mullis owns andContinue Reading
One Columbia for Arts and Culture has announced Larry Andrew Hembree as the 2026 recipient of the Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award, recognizing his leadership, creativity, and lasting contributions to the region’s arts community. The award ceremony will take place March 20 from 6:30–8 p.m. at the Koger Center forContinue Reading
If it feels like scam calls are becoming unavoidable, the data backs it up. Robocalls have increased 17% nationwide since 2020, according to a new report from WhistleOut. The report, which analyzed national robocall data and surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults, points to what researchers describe as a growing “robocall epidemic”Continue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Dining on the Dam returns Sunday, March 29 from 5–9 p.m., bringing hundreds of guests to the Lake Murray Dam for an evening of dining, live entertainment, and sunset views. “The Chamber is excited to host our annual Dining on the Dam event,” said Angelle LaBorde, presidentContinue Reading
MIDLANDS, S.C. — Dominion Energy will reopen its Lake Murray public parks for the 2026 recreation season beginning April 1. The Lexington-side beach and recreation area at Lake Murray Dam will operate through Labor Day on Sept. 7. Visitors must reserve $5 day passes in advance through Dominion Energy’s onlineContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Celebrate Celtic heritage in South Carolina’s Midlands during Tartan Day South, a four-day festival filled with cultural pride, athletic competition, live music, and family-friendly fun. The festival’s centerpiece takes place Saturday at the Historic Columbia Speedway, where the sights and sounds of traditional Highland games come aliveContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Taste of Lake Murray returns to the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. Presented by Lexington Health, this signature event brings together the region’s top culinary talent for an evening of exceptional flavors, live entertainment, and community spirit—all in support ofContinue Reading
Keith Vitali becomes the second Vitali brother to receive the Order of the Palmetto By Chris Carter Keith Vitali, world-champion martial artist, Hollywood martial-arts movie star, former #1-ranked U.S. karate champion, and one of BLACK BELT magazine’s top 10 fighters of all time, received the Order of the Palmetto duringContinue Reading
Celebrate Celtic heritage in the Midlands with four days of cultural pride, athletic competition, music, and family-friendly fun at the 14th Annual Tartan Day South Highland Games & Celtic Festival, taking place March 26–29. The festival’s centerpiece event will be held March 28 at Historic Columbia Speedway, where traditional HighlandContinue Reading
701 Center for Contemporary Art will host a special musical event March 22 from 5 to 6:15 p.m. to mark the closing of its exhibition, The Unscene South. The final day of the exhibition will feature a tribute performance by Loretta Holloway, whose music will reflect the historic and culturalContinue Reading