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
SCDNR’s Chief of Wildlife named to national hall of fame By Tom Mullikin In the world of wildlife conservation, few honors carry the weight of induction into the National Bobwhite and Grasslands Initiative Hall of Fame. Reserved for individuals and groups whose work has left a lasting mark on theContinue Reading
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Columbia VA Regional Office will host a Veteran Experience Action Center (VEAC) 1-on-1 Claims Clinic March 19–21 at the South Carolina National Guard Armory. During the three-day event, veterans, caregivers and family members will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with VA representatives andContinue Reading
Limitless Purpose will host its Annual Family Celebration on Saturday, March 21, from 1–5 p.m. at Camp Cole. The free, family-friendly event celebrates the abilities of every child and welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. The afternoon will begin with an accessible egg hunt, followed by camp activities andContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will host its annual Disability Celebration Day on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event celebrates the approximately 1.1 million adults and nearly 250,000 children living with a disability in South Carolina. Guests of all ages and abilities are invited toContinue Reading