By Bill Danielson, Mayor of Irmo Earlier this year, municipal leaders from across South Carolina gathered at the State House for Hometown Legislative Action Day to talk with lawmakers about the real challenges cities and towns face — and the practical policy changes that can help us serve residents moreContinue Reading
Do you know a veteran who meets the requirements to take an Honor Flight? Please help spread the word about CSRA Honor Flight, a new organization dedicated to honoring our nation’s veterans. Their first flight is tentatively scheduled for September 12, 2026, and plans are quickly coming together to makeContinue Reading
In recognition of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Prisma Health will offer free head and neck cancer screenings on April 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, located at 1501 Sumter Street. Screenings will take place in Beaman Auditorium on the ground floor. AppointmentsContinue Reading
The Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival returns April 9–12 at the South Carolina State Farmers Market. The four-day event will feature a wide variety of vendors offering plants, garden essentials, Certified South Carolina produce, spring décor, and more. Clemson Extension Master Gardeners will also be on-site to answer questionsContinue Reading
The Lexington County Herb Bunch will host its 14th Annual Herb Festival on April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival will feature a variety of herbs and vegetables, along with baked goods, educational presentations, and local vendors. Admission is free, and the event will be held rainContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina will host its final Brown Bag Lunch Series event, Archival Show and Tell Featuring New Acquisitions, on Thursday, April 16, from noon to 1:30 p.m. The virtual session will highlight materials from theContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Soda City Market has once again been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Farmers Market category. After earning the top spot nationwide last year, the market now has the opportunity to defend its title among 20 markets selected by a panel ofContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, has announced the swearing-in of new volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) advocates in Lexington County. During a ceremony held March 13 at the Lexington County Family Court, Trenay Dukes,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina is launching a virtual Brown Bag Lunch Series highlighting key topics in civil rights history. The first session, Exploring Black and Garnet, will take place February 26 from noon to 1:30 p.m. AfricanContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Orchid Society will host its 2026 South Carolina Orchid Society Show and Sale April 10–12 at the Garden Council of Greater Columbia Building, located at 1605 Park Circle in downtown Columbia near the University of South Carolina. The annual show will feature thousands ofContinue Reading