COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia’s Solid Waste Division will host its annual Free Compost Giveaway this Saturday, April 4, offering residents a chance to pick up nutrient-rich compost for gardening and landscaping. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at Columbia Animal Services Facility, with theContinue 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

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

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

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