Tis the season at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, and the festive spirit is in full swing! The airport team is delighted to bring holiday joy to all passengers with a heartwarming kickoff event for the season. The celebration, last night, was a merry affair filled with delightful activities. Passengers and visitorsContinue Reading
The Historic Melrose Art in the Yard will once again welcome artists and artisans to show and sell their original work in the downtown Columbia neighborhood. The event will be held December 3 from 1 to 5 pm with art and food at a family friendly event. Historic Melrose ArtContinue Reading
From November 13 – December 12, the Midlands Gaming Coalition (MGC) will be holding its annual Toy Drive for MUSC’s Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. There will be drop off locations around Columbia including every McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates office, and The Side Deck in Lexington. Gamez Block is offering 10Continue Reading
As the festivities of the holiday season begin, Home Instead encourages residents in Richland and Lexington counties to participate in the Be a Santa to a Senior program and share joy by giving a gift with older adults in the community who may not have anyone to celebrate with. “TheContinue Reading
This holiday season, guests are invited to explore the beauty of the Northern Lights in a brand-new planetarium experience; see returning holiday favorite, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D, in the State Museum’s 4D theater; and enjoy special events and shopping opportunities. Áróra is an immersive cinematic journey that takes guestsContinue Reading
Leezas Care Connection proved once again that they know how to party with a purpose. Our annual Dare2Care gala was held at the USC Alumni Center and was filled with inspiration and gratitude. This year’s Dare2Lead honoree was Senator Katrina Shealy who was recognized for her personal journey as anContinue Reading
Parade Registration Ends Monday @ Noon Lake Murray Country’s Christmas Light Boat Parade, returns on Saturday, December 2. Don’t miss this FREE family waterfront event that will get everyone in the holiday spirit. Interested in participating in the Boat Parade? Call the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center at 803-781-5940, go online, orContinue Reading
Trail Town designations launched by the S.C. National Heritage Corridor Last summer, S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, officials with the S.C. National Heritage Corridor and those of the statewide SC7 Expedition christened the City of Conway near Myrtle Beach, S.C. as the first of other soon-to-be-named South Carolina Trail Towns.Continue Reading
Mullikin honored for distinguished federal and state military service By Christopher D. Carter Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin, S.C. State Guard (SCSG), the former commanding general of the SCSG and a former U.S. Army officer, was presented the 2023 William Jasper Freedom Award by the S.C. Chamber ofContinue Reading
Girls on the Run of Columbia (GOTR) will be hosting its end-of-season 5K this Saturday, November 18 at Strictly Running in Columbia. GOTR’s mission is to inspire local youth to be healthy, happy, and confident. The event is meant to give program participants of all abilities a sense of accomplishment.Continue Reading