Mission Lexington will bring its Mobile Food Pantry to the Irmo area on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to provide food assistance and essential support services to qualifying residents. The mobile pantry event will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Emmaus Church. Eligibility Requirements The Food for Living Program is available toContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo has announced that Councilman Mike Ward has successfully completed the South Carolina Palmetto Leadership Academy, a statewide initiative hosted by the Conservation Voters of South Carolina Education Fund. The Palmetto Leadership Academy is designed to equip emerging and established leaders with practical knowledge and leadership toolsContinue Reading
Lexington Police Department Foundation and Lexington Police Department will present a benefit concert at the Icehouse Amphitheater on Friday, May 15, 2026, to raise funds supporting officer wellness initiatives. Headlining the evening will be Idlewild Revival, an eight-member Charleston-based tribute group honoring the music of the The Allman Brothers Band.Continue Reading
Photo: Old Photographs By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net “You forget what you want to remember, and you remember what you want to forget.” Cormac McCarthy’s words. Lord knows I’d like to forget some things, namely certain people I’ve known. Memory is a blessing and a curse but we areContinue Reading
By Radley West Hello. It’s Tipsy. I’ve been observing the humans again. Recently, one of my humans wrote an entire newspaper article about walking. Walking. A subject I consider one of my primary areas of expertise. Naturally, I was excited to read it. Imagine my surprise when I discovered thatContinue Reading
On April 25 Columbia Water participated in the Walk for Water at Saluda Shoals Park. The fundraising walk is an effort by Water Mission to bring relief to millions of women and children who continue to walk more than three miles to collect their famiy’s daily water needs. Every $50Continue Reading
Pictured from left to right: Senator Carlisle Kennedy, Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon, Senator Tameika Isaac Devine, Gettys Brannon, Vickie Davis, Jennifer Donley, Andrew Baumgartner, Madison Thompson, Senator Ronnie Cromer, Justin Hancock, Kelly Hughes, Amy Hoffman, Joanie Hess, Norman Agnew, and Representative Nathan Ballentine. The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional TourismContinue Reading
The City of Columbia has announced a third-year extension of its Grocery Access Pilot (GAP) program in partnership with Instacart, continuing efforts to combat food insecurity and expand access to fresh, healthy food in underserved communities. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann said the city-funded initiative will provide up to 110 households inContinue Reading
Richland County Government is alerting the public to a text message scam involving individuals falsely claiming to represent the State of South Carolina and the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office. The County is aware of text messages sent to residents about a “final court-ordered mandatory collection notice.” The messages falselyContinue Reading
There will be a free Senior Health Expo at Harbison Community May 13 from 9 am – noon. It is open to everyone. Join in for free health information, resources, and opportunities to learn more about your well-being. Light refreshments will be served. Harbison Community Center is at106 Hillpine RoadContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo has named Nicholle Burroughs as its next Deputy Town Administrator. She will begin her new role on May 18, 2026. Burroughs brings more than 17 years of senior-level leadership experience in municipal government, public affairs, and complex operations. She most recently served as Town Administrator forContinue Reading