The Village of Sandhill in Northeast Columbia has canceled tonight’s “Music at Sandhill Presented by Michelob Ultra” concert that was scheduled to start at 7 p.m.

In making the announcement, general manager Jeff Harper said the winds kicked up by Hurricane Irene - with gusts up to 25 miles per hour – prompted the cancellation.

“Better to be safe than sorry,” he said in a statement.

The concert series ends next Friday.

“We’ll close out the concert series next Friday with not only live music, but a University of South Carolina College Colors Day Pep Rally and more,” Harper said.

– From Staff Reports