IRMO, S.C. – The Irmo Fire Foundation invites families to its annual Pictures with Santa event on Sunday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Irmo Fire Headquarters Station, 6017 St. Andrews Road. This festive event offers families the chance to capture Christmas memories with Santa inside theContinue Reading
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: As we approach Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, it’s worth remembering that reviewing your Medicare coverage is more than just a health care task—it’s also an important part of your overall estate planning strategy. Your estate plan isn’t just about whatContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Softball has made Precious Bross an All-State player, an All-Star Game MVP and member of a national championship team at the Jennie Finch Classic. After a year out of state, the Irmo High graduate is back in familiar surroundings with the University of South Carolina. She’sContinue Reading
From the Major League Bass Tour Pictured Landon Lawson (Jonesborough, TN) and Kaleb Turner (Hartwell, GA) took home the win in the Boater and Co-Angler Divisions respectively in the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Tournament on Lake Murray. Boater Landon Lawson of Jonesborough, Tennessee, caught a two-day total ofContinue Reading
It was good to learn that Barb Waldman is running for re-election to the Irmo Town Council. I have known her for the past 15 years and have worked with her on a number of town and school district projects. I find her record of excellence in all community endeavorsContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – River Springs Elementary recently received a special gift inspired by The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel Nason. A parent hand-crafted and donated a quilt to the school library to match the story’s theme. The book tells the tale of a little ghost who feelsContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kick off your Halloween celebrations at Saluda Shoals Park’s Trick-or-Treat Trail on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Leo’s Landing. Designed for children ages 12 and under, the event offers a fun and safe way to enjoy Halloween festivities along the park’s decoratedContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – Get ready for a spooktacular morning of fun and fitness at the Northwest Family YMCA’s 2025 Pumpkin Run, happening Saturday, October 18, starting at 7 a.m. The event features a 5K race and a Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run, plus fall festival activities for all ages. The morningContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Registration is now open for Columbia’s 19th annual Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence, set for Saturday, October 25, at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg Street. The event, held each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, encourages residents to unite in raising awareness about abuse and supporting survivorsContinue Reading
The District Five Foundation for Educational Excellence is hosting its Annual Fall Fundraiser, An Evening for Education, October 18 from 7 – 10 pm at The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park. There will be food, drinks, a silent auction and entertainment. Sponsorship opportunities still exist and Silent Auction itemContinue Reading
Lott says his Richland County Sheriff’s Department has changed the public narrative through new and emerging technologies as well as RCSD’s “peace officer” branding By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott addressed members of the Spring Valley Rotary Club at Columbia’s Northeast Presbyterian Church, Thursday,Continue Reading