Wingard’s Market is delighted to announce a special collaboration with Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, bringing renowned author and expert Doug Tallamy for an exclusive presentation. Titled “A Chickadee’s Guide to Gardening,” the event on May 16 promises valuable insights into the significance of native plants and choosing the right onesContinue Reading
The 2024 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series, scored by TourneyX, is gearing up for its 5th season at Lake Murray on February 24-25, 2024. Breaking records, the tournament has seen a registration surge, with over 230 participants signing up, making it the most significant number in a regular season tournament.Continue Reading
Attorney, retired military officer recognized by Briggs family, other civil rights leaders By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, a Camden-based attorney and retired two-star commander of the S.C. State Guard who today chairs the state’s floodwater commission, was singularly honored by the Briggs family (the case of BriggsContinue Reading
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley made a stop at Irmo Town Park on Saturday, February 17, as part of her ‘Beast of the Southeast’ bus tour. The former United Nations Ambassador and South Carolina governor aimed to garner more voter attention as she campaigns in the South. During her visit,Continue Reading
Spring start date instead of Summer and a three-day resiliency conference in May W. Thomas Smith Jr. PLANS FOR THIS YEAR’S SOUTH CAROLINA 7 (SC7) expedition are in full swing with an advanced kickoff date (Spring launch instead of Summer), new tracks being mapped out for new destination stops, aContinue Reading
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is hosting a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference on February 21, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbia Greystone (200 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia). The event marks the beginning of AFA’s 2024 national Educating America Tour. Open toContinue Reading
The highly anticipated sixth-annual Cottontown Art Crawl is set to take place on March 9 from 10 am to 4 pm in the historic downtown Columbia neighborhood. The event promises a vibrant showcase of local and regional artists, bringing creativity and entertainment to porches, streets, and lawns. Key details aboutContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum announces the return of its engaging and educational camps for children aged 6-12 in 2024. Sponsored by Aflac, the spring break and summer camps offer a diverse range of activities, ensuring an enriching experience for young minds. Spring Break Camps (April 1-5): Running from 8:30Continue Reading
The 10th Anniversary of Tasting Notes, presented by the South Carolina Philharmonic, is set to take place on Monday, March 25, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the SC State Museum in Columbia. Tasting Notes is the orchestra’s signature fundraising event, featuring a delightful combination of wine, food,Continue Reading
Before the era of sound in movies, theater organists were the unsung heroes who accompanied films with their improvisational skills. The Greater Columbia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) invites you to step back in time and experience Buster Keaton’s 1928 silent film comedy classic, “Steamboat Bill, Jr.,”Continue Reading