Irmo celebrates Juneteenth with historical displays
June 19 is Juneteenth which celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S.
Juneteenth holiday
Juneteenth events in the Midlands
As people gathered to celebrate Juneteenth at events across the U.S., the Midlands is also celebrating the holiday.
A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it
It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War’s end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.
Black Eats Week 803 celebrates black-owned restaurants in the Midlands
Some are new establishments such as Mimsy’s or Tha River. Others are established favorites such as Legacy Caribbean Bar and Grill.
USPS announces holiday schedule
The United States Postal Service (USPS) says retail locations will be closed June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Richland County Offices, drop-off sites closed Monday for Juneteenth
Richland County Government offices will close June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
