Zoo to open new features March 2
2023-01-30
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will open the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center March 2. Thanks to the support ofContinue Reading
Tourism board holds annual meeting
2022-09-01
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board’s Annual Meeting was held August 25. The meeting provided an opportunity for the tourism community andContinue Reading
Museum’s final Friday Night Laser Lights August 19
2022-08-09
The State Museum will wrap up its summer laser light show series with a special themed evening August 19 with shows featuring iconic hits fromContinue Reading
State Museum goes to the dogs
2022-06-30
This July the South Carolina State Museum invites guests to stay cool with a museum visit and enjoy special super dog-themed shows and events allContinue Reading
Tubers come to West Columbia from all over the country
2022-06-27
By Terry Ward Tubing down the Saluda River, to the Congaree, may be the most popular tradition of a West Columbia summer. Sometimes hundreds a dayContinue Reading
State Museum upgrades Planetarium, 4D Theater
2022-06-08
The South Carolina State Museum recently completed upgrades to both its planetarium and 4D theater, adding cutting-edge video software and technology to make guests’ experiencesContinue Reading
Dominion opens Lake Murray Park Sites
2022-04-14
Dominion Energy has opened its public parks on the Irmo and Lexington sides of the Lake Murray dam for the 2022 recreation season as ofContinue Reading
Tubing the Congaree to West Columbia’s Riverwalk is a booming business
2022-04-13
By Terry Ward Eco-tourism is vibrant in the City of West Columbia. In the last two years the number of people tubing down the CongareeContinue Reading
Museum celebrates spring break with half off kids admission
2022-04-05
This April, the South Carolina State Museum invites guests to enjoy half-off general admission for kids aged 3-12 just in time for Spring Break. AllContinue Reading
Congaree National Park sets firefly viewing
2022-03-26
Congaree National Park has announced opportunities for the public to view the park’s fireflies from May 20-22 and May 27-29. In order to protect criticalContinue Reading
Final Table Event Coming to the University of South Carolina
2022-02-09
Often referred to as “The Ultimate Food Fight,” The World Food Championships’ final competition, “The Final Table” will be held at the University of SouthContinue Reading