COLUMBIA, S.C. — Community members turned out in support of Sistercare during the first of this year’s three SisterCare Saturdays, held Aug. 1 at the intersection of Washington and Main streets during the popular Soda City Market. The fundraiser benefited Sistercare, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping victims and survivorsContinue Reading
One of South Carolina’s most spectacular natural events is underway as hundreds of thousands of Purple Martins have returned to Bomb Island on Lake Murray for their annual summer roost. Members and guests of the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo recently enjoyed an evening boat excursion to Bomb Island, whereContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie Representing Indian Waters Council of Scouting America – formerly Boy Scouts of America – Scott Haigler spoke recently to St. Andrews Optimists. Among other duties, Haigler is a National Camping School Course Director with the organization. The Council includes 19 counties in South Carolina. Haigler outlined aContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — From helping launch South Carolina technology startups to leading international business initiatives around the world, William Lee MacIlwinen Jr. has built a career transforming innovative ideas into successful ventures. He recently shared those experiences as the featured speaker at a meeting of the Rotary Club of LakeContinue Reading
Pictured are speaker sponsor David Deal, Bonnoitt, and Optimist Club President David Kafitz Jim Thorpe In 1913, Jim Thorpe, who many argue was the greatest athlete in U.S. history, was forced to return the gold medals he had won in the 1912 Olympics. Researchers had discovered that Thorpe had playedContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie Since 1999, Pawmetto Lifeline has worked tirelessly to “address the companion pet overpopulation issue in South Carolina.” Jack Sloan, the Pawmetto Director of Development, recently visited the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo to describe the mission and daily workings of the organization. The long view of itsContinue Reading
Pictured from left are St. Andrews Woman’s Club members Phyllis Plyler, Jane Jeffcoat, and Libby Overcash presenting a donation check to Chris Derajtys of the Carolina Wildlife Center. The St. Andrews Woman’s Club recently showed its support for local wildlife conservation efforts by donating funds and needed supplies to theContinue Reading
Pictured are Donna Williams from LawyerLisa, speaker sponsor Kerry Powers, Lisa Hostetler Brown, and Optimist Club President David Kafitz. By Rick Abercrombie Lisa Hostetler Brown, known in South Carolina as “LawyerLisa,” spoke recently to St. Andrews Optimists at their Friday breakfast meeting. Donna Williams, LawyerLisa’s Markeing Director, was also inContinue Reading
Lisa Livingston Fusco,Senior Director of Development and Communications at Epworth Children’s Home receives a scholarship check from members of GFWC St. Andrews Woman’sClub, Gail Elfert, Missy Klopfer, Linda Davis and Kaye Hunke. The scholarship funds can be used to help one or more of the residents in Epworth’s Independent LivingContinue Reading
West Columbia, S.C., June 2, 2026 – During the 1st half of 2026, Midlands area animal rescue organizations were awarded Promoting Animal Welfare (PAW) grants by local non-profit, Southern Paw Partners, Inc. dba Thrifty Paws Boutique in West Columbia, S.C. They include: Animal Protection League, Arcadia Animal Rescue, Basset RescueContinue Reading
St. Andrews Woman’s Club continues its support of Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS) with a contribution dedicated to the training of service dogs. The Club champions an organization whose mission is to enrich and empower children and adults with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities through trained service animals andContinue Reading