By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis People with a disability and their families know that simply navigating life can come with a high price tag. On average, the cost of living with a disability is 28 percent higher than without. Needs such as medical care, specialized equipment, assistive technology, adaptive housing,Continue Reading
This holiday season, A Magical Cirque Christmas returns with its enchanting blend of acrobatics, magic, and festive charm, delighting audiences across the U.S. The show will stop for one night only at the Koger Center for the Arts on December 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through theContinue Reading
Get ready for a heartwarming holiday performance as “A Dickens of a Christmas” takes the stage at Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor on Sunday, December 15, at 4 p.m. This unique production, presented as a classic Christmas radio show, features three actors portraying 50 characters, accompanied by the legendary pianist Ed McContinue Reading
Prisma Health Children’s Hospitals are inviting the community to join their Good Night Lights event on December 1 at 7 Richland Medical Park Drive in Columbia. The event aims to spread joy and support for young patients and their families during the holiday season. Good Night Lights Highlights: Toy DriveContinue Reading
Columbia’s popular St. Pat’s in Five Points festival returns on March 15, 2025, for its 43rd year of music, food, and family fun. Tickets will be available starting Black Friday, November 29, at StPatsColumbia.com, with limited-time discounts and special perks. Ticket Options: General Admission: $15 (Black Friday through Cyber Monday,Continue Reading
The Midlands Light Opera Society will hold auditions for principal roles and chorus sign-ups for Pirates of Penzance on December 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room of St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 2827 Wheat Street, Columbia. Callback auditions will follow on December 9 at 6:30 p.m. PerformanceContinue Reading
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
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net You won’t find my mother’s secret to this recipe. It’s in the story. Photo by Debra Poland When I heard Hurricane Helene destroyed some 42,000 pecan trees in Georgia, I thought of my mother and my last pecan pie, not the last ever, butContinue 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