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Miss Clemson Crowned Miss South Carolina
Miss Clemson Davis Wash was crowned Miss South Carolina on Saturday night at the Township Auditorium in Columbia. Her platform is “The Silent Victims; Guiding and Empowering Youth of Incarcerated Parents.”. Miss South Carolina Davis Wash. In her official delegate photo.
Celebrating Independence Day across the Midlands
Good news for those of you looking for fun and entertainment to celebrate Independence Day. There's certainly no shortage of events happening in the Midlands over the next few days. Pull out your festive red, white and blue best and check out this list of just some of the many events happening in the area:
Weekend Independence Day celebrations kick off a week of festivities
Friday night kicked off a week of July Fourth celebrations around the Midlands. The Town of Lexington hosted an Independence Day Celebration featuring the 246th Army Band. The event was held at the Icehouse Amphitheater, and the concert was followed by a spectacular fireworks show. "We are excited each year...
MAIN STREET MATTERS VISITS COLUMBIA
DCED will be administering a program entitled “Main Street Matters” which will build on the existing successes of the current Keystone Communities Program in supporting downtowns, main streets, and surrounding neighborhoods. It will provide for a refresh of the current structure to address a wide variety of needs throughout communities and invest in their revitalization and future prosperity,
Residents near Pelion advised of smoky conditions as crews tackle brush fire
PELION, S.C. — Residents near Pelion can expect smoky conditions as Lexington County Fire Services crews respond to a brush fire that initially threatened homes near a portion of Edmund Highway. A spokesperson for Lexington County said fire crews, members of Lexington County Emergency Medical Services and the Lexington...
USC’s $1B development plan for 900 acres near stadium moves forward
The University of South Carolina is advancing a plan to spur development of nearly 900 acres of land near the Congaree River and Williams-Brice Stadium by issuing a formal Request for Proposal (RFP). ...
MIRCI celebrates new, consolidated space in Columbia
The City of Columbia and MIRCI celebrated the grand opening of their new, consolidated location Thursday. The new MIRCI office is located on the third floor at 2750 Laurel Street. MIRCI works with vulnerable adults ages 17 and up who need immediate and continuing life assistance due to mental illness,...
Lake Murray’s 4th of July Celebration – Saturday, June 29
Celebrate Independence Day with a stunning fireworks display over Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Medical Center! Here’s everything you need to know:. Fireworks Start: Around 9:30 PM (after dark) Fireworks Viewing Locations:. Best Viewing: From a boat on Lake Murray. Dreher Island State Park: Enjoy a festive atmosphere and...
Annual Carolina Celebration of Liberty to be held over weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The Carolina Celebration of Liberty is celebrating 37 years on Sunday, June 30. The celebration is the longest running event of its kind in the Palmetto State. It is a flag-waving, patriotic extravaganza to honor those presently serving, veterans, and those who have given the final...
Columbia art museum’s big (free!) summer is building a downtown hot spot. How to enjoy it
This is one of the most active spots for events downtown this summer (and did we mention most of it’s free?). Here’s what’s being offered to draw people to Main Street all summer long.
Fireflies and South Carolina Philharmonic team up for fourth annual fireworks event
The Columbia Fireflies and the South Carolina Philharmonic are excited to announce that Fireworks with the Phil is returning to Segra Park for the fourth annual event, following a sell-out crowd of over 6,000 in 2023. Prisma Health is the presenting grand sponsor of the 2024 concert. The Fireflies and...
Owens Field Park getting much needed improvements
The City of Columbia announced some exciting developments at Owens Field Park. Renovations have already begun on ten acres of soccer fields. The renovations include amending the soil and grading. Officials say this will allow for proper surface drainage, heavy field use, and overall safer playing conditions. Owens Field Park...
Richland Two grants teacher pay increase in 2024-2025 general budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland School District Two teachers will soon see more money in their paychecks. On Tuesday, the district’s board of trustees approved its budget for the upcoming school year. The state legislature funded increases for all first-year teachers in South Carolina to 47 thousand dollars a...
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