The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s Commission has bestowed a significant honor upon Secretary Christy Hall by dedicating the interchange of I-20 and I-26 in Columbia as the “Secretary Christy A. Hall P.E. Interchange.” This tribute comes as Secretary Hall prepares for retirement from her distinguished career at SCDOT. ChairContinue Reading
Columbia Public Works announces a fantastic opportunity for residents: a free compost giveaway event! Happening at the compost site located at 121 Humane Lane, this special event is scheduled for April 6th from 8 am to noon. Exclusive to residents, this giveaway offers a chance to acquire high-quality compost completelyContinue Reading
Get ready for a week filled with the enchanting sounds of music as Music in My Neighborhood, a new community program by the South Carolina Philharmonic, kicks off on April 8th. This exciting initiative brings a series of free ensemble performances, educational programs, and unique collaborations to different neighborhoods inContinue Reading
Congaree National Park has announced the eagerly awaited dates for the 2024 Synchronized Firefly Viewing Event. Scheduled to take place from May 16th to May 25th, this annual spectacle promises mesmerizing displays of synchronized fireflies illuminating the park’s natural landscape. To manage the event effectively, passes will be required forContinue Reading
Wade Penland, the Executive Chef and Managing Partner of The Bistro, has secured a coveted spot on Team Lake Murray Country after winning the hearts and taste buds of attendees at the Taste of Lake Murray (TOLM) event. Penland’s impressive culinary skills and popularity led to his selection via popularContinue Reading
Join the Greater CWC Cares Foundation for an exciting inaugural event, the Riverwalk Rabbit Run 5K, taking place on March 30th at 9 am. Participants are invited to run or walk along the scenic Congaree River and through the charming streets of the Cayce-West Columbia area. Following the 5K, thereContinue Reading
None of us can really know which of the memories we’ve shared with others will last or resonate beyond the moment in time to which they belong, but one of the relationships that seems to withstand the scrutiny of time is that of a teacher and student. It is aContinue Reading
The South Carolina Air National Guard 169th Medical Group will host a Community Health Expo on Saturday April 6, 2024, at the Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center, 8620 GarnersFerry Road Hopkins S.C. 29061. The expo is a cooperative health educational initiative hosted by the SCANG in conjunction with S.C. DepartmentContinue Reading
Global Climate Change and the impacts of Desertification are addressed By Chris Carter Dr. Tom Mullikin, chair of the gubernatorially established S.C. Floodwater Commission and representing the University of South Carolina’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management where he teaches, spoke to upwards of 100 guests from around the worldContinue Reading
Miriam Rhame Medley, a resident of Lexington, SC, was bestowed the title of “Living Legend” in recognition of her remarkable service during the Vietnam War. The ceremony, held on March 14th at the Village of Southlake, celebrated Medley’s dedication as a Red Cross Recreational Worker in Vietnam. Joined by 100Continue Reading