Congaree National Park is seeking entries for the Annual SwampFest Student Art Competition. The competition is an opportunity for young artists (grades K-8) from the Midlands to showcase their talent while celebrating the outdoors, Congaree National Park, and local heritage. This year’s theme is, “Colorful Congaree.” Entries should highlight theContinue Reading
The City of Cayce has announced the return of the Cayce Fall Fest. Fall Fest will be held October 1, from noon – 6 pm at Granby Gardens Park, located at 1800 12th Street in Cayce. The culturally diverse event will have festivities including: live music, a DJ and danceContinue Reading
A Lexington County woman is accused of stabbing her neighbor at the victim’s home Monday night. Brenda Sue Jeffcoat, 60, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Deputies responded to a home on Doe Trail Court shortly before 11Continue Reading
The League of Women Voters will hold a school board candidate forum on Monday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m., at the White Knoll High School Performing Arts Center located at 5643 Platt Springs Road in Lexington. The forum is open to the public and will also be livestreamed on LexingtonContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting his stepson Sunday afternoon. The shooting victim has been identified as 52-year-old Brian Garris, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. Carl Sims, 71, will be charged with murder in the shooting death, according to Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon.Continue Reading
The Columbia Children’s Theatre will present Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical September 17. Shows will take place at 10:30 am and 2 pm September 17, and September 18 at 3pm at Richland Library Sandhills, Auditorium, 763 Fashion Drive, Columbia. General admission tickets are $15. Senior andContinue Reading
Columbia Animal Services is offering free pet adoptions September 16 – 21. “We are looking forward to participating in this year’s annual Clear the Shelters event. Clear the Shelters is a great opportunity for shelter pets to find homes and it also helps ease capacity issues in local shelters. AllContinue Reading
The sounds of West and Southern Africa are making their way to the Midlands. Step Afrika. is coming to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) this Saturday, September 17 at 7:30 pm. “Step Afrika. combines dance, music, and storytelling into a high-energy performance” says Kristin Cobb, executive director ofContinue Reading
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when Lexington County Public Library (LCPL) joins the American Library Association (ALA) and other libraries nationwide to remind everyone a library card is an important tool on the path to achievement and lifelong learning. This year’s theme is “find your voice atContinue Reading
The new Midtown at BullStreet community, which will feature 90 attainable rental apartment units with accompanying amenities, will soon begin construction in the BullStreet District in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. Midtown at BullStreet will cover about two acres near the recently dedicated Page Ellington Park, a new 20-acre city park.Continue Reading