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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...
Fort Jackson to host annual Independence Day Celebration; new addition this year
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is a network of support and recreation services for the Unites States Armed Forces, with a goal to see that military families get to experience the same quality of life as those that they protect. These services include things like pools, golf courses, restaurants and...
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,...
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...
Interim director of new SC Department of Environmental Services introduces agency after DHEC shuts down
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The interim director of the new South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (DES), Myra Reece, spoke Monday to officially launch the agency and explain its roles and responsibilities to the public. The press conference took place at 10 a.m. outside the new DES headquarters at 2600...
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.
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...
Registration open for inaugural event to unite Columbia businesses
Registration is open for the inaugural 803 Day celebration to be held on Saturday, Aug. 3, which will include a host of activities in the Midlands area. The event expects to unite the community in a day of joy, pride and camaraderie to explore the city, enjoy live entertainment and patronize local businesses, the release stated.
Town of Irmo unveils new town clock
The corner of Lake Murray Boulevard and Woodrow Street in Irmo has a new addition. The Irmo Town Clock, a collaborative effort between the Irmo Future Growth Corporation and the Town of Irmo, was unveiled Friday. Mayor Bill Danielson emphasized the clock's design to complement Irmo's small-town charm, particularly its...
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...
SC State Museum debuting new Summer shows
COLUMBIA, S. C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina State Museum is debuting two new Summer shows. According to officials, Solar Superstorms which is a narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the Sun’s inner workings. And Turtle Odyssey 4D, is a...
Local Living: Lexington County Peach Festival, Free teen Summer events, Carolina Celebration of Liberty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, you can enjoy a day of homemade treats at the Lexington County Peach Festival. There will be live music, local vendors, fireworks and more. It takes place Thursday, July 4, from 9 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. at the Gilbert...
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