SCDNR fisheries biologists conduct research on the SC7 Expedition trail By Cheyenne Twilley S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) fisheries biologists conducted an electrofishing demonstration on the Middle Saluda River at Jones Gap State Park as part of the sixth-annual South Carolina 7 (SC7) Expedition, earlier this month: The demonstrationContinue Reading
IRMO – Following the Town of Irmo’s recent announcement that it will expand its Flock Safety camera network from 11 to 33 locations, town officials are responding to questions and addressing misconceptions about how the system operates. According to the Irmo Police Department, the cameras are designed to capture imagesContinue Reading
School District Five has named Allen Knotts the new Chief Operations Officer for the district. He replaces Dr. Gerald Gary who left the district to become superintendent of the Sumter School District. Knotts has been serving the role in an interim capacity since April. He joined the district in AugustContinue Reading
Higginbotham, a broad-based, employee-owned insurance and financial services company headquartered in Texas, announced that it has joined forces with Turbeville Insurance Agency, a Columbia-based independent brokerage with four offices across the state. The move marks Higginbotham’s first presence in one of the fastest-growing states by aligning with one of theContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s State Highway Emergency Program (SHEP) is celebrating 30 years of providing free roadside assistance to motorists traveling on the state’s busiest highways. The program was launched in 1996 as part of SCDOT’s effort to improve highway safety and assist drivers experiencing vehicleContinue Reading
Pictured are speaker sponsor Buck Wilson, Mitch Ray, and Optimist Club President David Kafitz. Ray received a copy of the Optimist Creed. By Rick Abercrombie In a world protected by the military and by first responders, there is an ongoing need for “post-traumatic growth.” Speaking to St. Andrews Optimists JulyContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five is once again offering Golden Passes to senior residents, providing free admission to most district-sponsored athletic and fine arts events during the 2026-27 school year. The permanent photo identification cards are available to residents who will be 60 years of age or older duringContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – Community organizations looking for an engaging speaker for their next meeting can take advantage of the Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews Speakers Bureau, which offers free presentations on a variety of historical, cultural, and educational topics. Sponsored by the Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews, a volunteer-based interfaith organizationContinue Reading
IRMO – The Town of Irmo will host Storytime in the Park at the Prisma Health Amphitheater at Moore Park, 7473 Church Street, on July 15, 22, and 29. Each event begins at 10:30 a.m., with Mayor Bill Danielson serving as the guest reader. Community partners will also be onContinue Reading
By Radley West A few years ago, if you had told me that one of the most freeing lessons I would ever learn was that nobody was coming to save me, I probably would have rolled my eyes. But it’s true. We spend a lot of time waiting. Waiting forContinue Reading
By Robin All At 86, I have seen a lot of changes in putting styles, putters, and even the rules governing putting. Watching today’s top players experiment on the greens in search of the fewest possible strokes reminds us of the old saying: “Drive for show and putt for dough.”Continue Reading