The Junior League of Columbia is gearing up for its annual Holiday Market, running from December 5 to 8 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. This year’s event celebrates the League’s 100th year of service and will feature over 100 merchants from across the country. The Holiday Market is moreContinue Reading
This December, the South Carolina State Museum is bringing holiday cheer with its annual events and shows for all ages. Mark your calendars for festive activities, extended hours, and special experiences starting with the Holiday Planetarium Lighting on Thursday, December 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. Holiday Planetarium Lighting Highlights:Continue Reading
Irmo, S.C. – Car enthusiasts, get ready! Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is gearing up to welcome the Hemmings Motor News Great Race, presented by Coker Tire, on Sunday, June 29, 2025. This nine-day, 2,300-mile rally of classic cars will conclude its journey at Moore Park (formerly Irmo Community Park),Continue Reading
Former Army officer and retired state defense force commander addresses veterans issues during Veterans Month By Chris Carter Nearing the end of Veterans Month – the 249th Marine Corps Birthday on Nov. 10 and Veterans Day (The American iteration of Armistice Day) on Nov. 11 – we posed aContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Mayor Daniel Rickenmann joined representatives from the Babcock Center on November 6 to reveal the 32nd Official City Ornament, celebrating Columbia’s rich history and community spirit. This year’s ornament features The Arcade Building, a historic landmark in downtown Columbia. Crafted with 24-karat gold on brass, each ornamentContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – This holiday season, Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) is bringing the beloved classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. to the stage, featuring a talented cast of young performers from grades 1–6. Performances will take place at Brookland-Cayce High School on: Wednesday, November 22, at 7 p.m. Thursday, NovemberContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Saluda Shoals Park will host the annual Sleigh Bell Trot and Stroll on November 25 and 26, offering families a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday season. The Sleigh Bell Trot, a four-mile race, takes place on Saturday, November 25, starting at 7 p.m.Continue Reading
IRMO, SC – Get ready to be dazzled as Holiday Lights on the River returns to Saluda Shoals Park starting Monday, November 27, running nightly through December 31. This beloved holiday tradition, the largest drive-through light show in the Midlands, offers a magical experience for families and friends with overContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic is bringing holiday cheer to Columbia with its festive concert, Home for the Holidays, on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This special event, led by Music Director Morihiko Nakahara and Director Chad Henderson, promises a funContinue Reading
Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, November 18 – 25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations nearest them. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting andContinue Reading