The Autumn Leaves Of Youth
2026-10-09
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net When it’s spring and the rocky shoals spider lilies bloom, spring’s my favorite season. When mornings of chilled airContinue Reading
Fall Plant and Flower Festival Returns October 9-11
2026-10-09
Three-day event features plants, pumpkins, garden décor and local produce The South Carolina State Farmers Market will host its annual Fall Plant and Flower FestivalContinue Reading
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail Set for Saturday
2026-10-09
Saluda Shoals Park event offers family-friendly Halloween fun Families are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes for the Trick-or-Treat Trail Saturday, OctoberContinue Reading
Lake Sweep/River Sweep Removes More Than 6,000 Pounds of Debris
2026-10-09
350 volunteers help clean up waterways in Richland and Lexington counties Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) coordinated its annual Lake Sweep/River Sweep on September 19,Continue Reading
State Museum to Open ‘In the Making’ Craft Exhibition October 10
2026-10-09
Exhibition features 12 South Carolina artists and a variety of contemporary art forms The South Carolina State Museum will open In the Making: Contemporary CraftContinue Reading
Home-Grown Film Part of Local Festival
2026-10-08
Columbia native Frankiee Veney will bring his award-winning short film BLOODED home for a screening at the South Carolina Black Film Festival October 10 atContinue Reading
Italian Festival Returns to Columbia
2026-10-08
After a 12-year absence, the Italian Festival returns to Columbia October 10 at Finlay Park. The free festival will run from 11 a.m. to 6Continue Reading
Boo-vie in the Park Friday
2026-10-08
Saluda Shoals Park East will host a Boo-vie in the Park this Friday, October 9, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The drive-in movie event will feature theContinue Reading
Advance Tickets for S.C. State Fair Now on Sale
2026-10-08
Discount admission and ride tickets are now on sale for the 2026 South Carolina State Fair, returning to Columbia October 15-25. Fairgoers who purchase admissionContinue Reading
Blazers open region play on winning streak
2026-10-06
By Thomas Grant Jr. After a 0-2 start, the Ridge View football team is finding its groove entering Region 5-5A play. The Blazers rolled toContinue Reading
Beating Genghis Khan
2026-10-05
Turning a minor disappointment into a measurable victory By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Stupidity, defiance, or calculated risk: Probably a bit of all three. YesterdayContinue Reading