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
The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center has announced that tickets are now on sale for the annual Dining on the Dam, set for March 29 from 5–9 p.m. atop the Lake Murray Dam. This year’s event will celebrate the spirit, flavor and culture of South Carolina, bringing together guests fromContinue Reading
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is accepting applications for a new pilot initiative within its Life Jacket Loaner Program. The pilot will introduce digital checkout technology designed to make borrowing life jackets for a day or weekend easier and more accessible for boaters. Organizations such asContinue Reading
Alicia McFarland, chief medical officer of the South Carolina Pediatric Alliance, has been selected for the SCBIZ News Faces of South Carolina recognition, honoring her leadership, dedication to children’s health and commitment to strengthening pediatric care across the state. A board-certified pediatrician, McFarland is known for her work grounded inContinue Reading
The Koger Center for the Arts has announced the headliners for the first Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a lineup of free outdoor concerts sponsored in part by the Levitt Foundation. Concerts will be held on the Plaza Stage on the Koger Center’s front lawn from 5–7 p.m. In theContinue Reading
Tyra Little (District 3) and Gretchen D. Cooper (District 7) joined residents, City of Columbia officials and staff March 6 for the City Manager’s Go Red Heart Walk. The annual event raises awareness of cardiovascular disease and highlights the importance of heart health. The morning of fellowship drew participation fromContinue Reading