Revolutionary War lectures start June 25
2026-06-22
The Friends of the Lexington County Museum are holding three lectures this summer to raise funds and to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the AmericanContinue Reading
Saving lives through water confidence and competency
2026-06-22
SCDNR’s basic aquatic competency swim lesson initiative building safer futures for all South Carolinians By Tom Mullikin Swimming lessons that many of us grew upContinue Reading
Juneteenth Freedom Fest Returns June 20 with Midnight Star Headlining
2026-06-18
The 10th Annual South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest will take place June 20 at Finlay Park, bringing a day-long celebration of culture, history, entertainment, andContinue Reading
Thriller author event this Monday
2026-06-18
Thriller fans and book lovers are invited to an evening with author Jennifer Van Der Kleut at Ikie Lu Record Club in West Columbia 6Continue Reading
The Civil War changed funeral customs
2026-06-17
Time was, you could buy a casket from a country store. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A do-it-yourself casket for a pet is asContinue Reading
Coaches Pitch All-Stars are headed to State Tournament
2026-06-17
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Cayce/West Columbia Coaches Pitch All-Stars are headed to Cheraw for the state tournament starting June 27. The team won theContinue Reading
Friday Night Laser Lights Return to State Museum June 19
2026-06-15
Music, lasers and planetarium entertainment highlight summer favorite in Columbia The popular Friday Night Laser Lights series returns June 19 to the South Carolina StateContinue Reading
Community celebrations to unveil new murals
2026-06-15
One Columbia for Arts and Culture announces the Cultural Layers Community Celebrations, two public events marking the unveiling of new murals and artwork honoring theContinue Reading
Finlay Park Earns National Innovation Award for Revitalization
2026-06-15
NRPA honors Columbia’s signature downtown park for design, accessibility and community impact The City of Columbia has announced that Finlay Park has been selected asContinue Reading
Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Bench Press Challenge adds sponsors
2026-06-15
Event celebrating America’s 250th birthday gaining momentum as participants train to hit top numbers by month’s end By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland CountyContinue Reading
Jackson Station Rhythm & Blues Club
2026-06-10
Where a $20 bush axe killed the music. Jackson Station Rhythm & Blues Club October 1977—April 1990 Where the music died. By Tom Poland, AContinue Reading