The most recent Irmo Town Council meeting opened with a reminder of service and dedication as Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Neil Paul led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A longtime fixture of South Carolina’s public service landscape, Paul’s background reflects a lifelong commitment to both maritime security andContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo held a regular Town Council meeting March 24. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by United States Coast Guard Chief Boatswain’s Mate Neil Paul. Afterward, Mayor Bill Danielson presented Paul with a retired US Coast Guard flag that flew in the Irmo Veterans Park. Paul hasContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo is looking for nominations fo the Heart of Irmo Award. The award is the town’s highest honor for residents and volunteers who go above and beyond to make the community a better place to live, work, and play. The town is looking for unsung heroes whoseContinue Reading
J. Kenneth “Kenny” Mullis Jr., chairman of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District, has received the 2025 Hugh Hammond Bennett Southeast Regional Producer Award from the National Conservation Planning Partnership. The award recognizes Mullis’ leadership and commitment to the development and implementation of effective conservation practices. Mullis owns andContinue Reading
One Columbia for Arts and Culture has announced Larry Andrew Hembree as the 2026 recipient of the Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award, recognizing his leadership, creativity, and lasting contributions to the region’s arts community. The award ceremony will take place March 20 from 6:30–8 p.m. at the Koger Center forContinue Reading
Eating for Healing: By Jennifer Tardy If you’re looking for something simple, nourishing, and packed with flavor, this week’s recipe is one you’ll want to keep on repeat. It’s the kind of meal that checks all the boxes—easy to prepare, minimal cleanup, and light yet satisfying. Even better, it delivers restaurant-qualityContinue Reading
If it feels like scam calls are becoming unavoidable, the data backs it up. Robocalls have increased 17% nationwide since 2020, according to a new report from WhistleOut. The report, which analyzed national robocall data and surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults, points to what researchers describe as a growing “robocall epidemic”Continue Reading
A helicopter from Prisma Health is scheduled to land at River Springs Elementary School on Monday, March 30 at approximately 8 a.m. as part of the school’s Career Day activities. School officials said the landing is planned in advance and is strictly for educational purposes, giving students a closer lookContinue Reading
Over the past few years, local wellness coach Jennifer has heard a common concern from clients: “I know I need to make changes… I just don’t know where to start, or I’m not ready for a full program.” To meet that need, she’s launching a new membership program designed toContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Dining on the Dam returns Sunday, March 29 from 5–9 p.m., bringing hundreds of guests to the Lake Murray Dam for an evening of dining, live entertainment, and sunset views. “The Chamber is excited to host our annual Dining on the Dam event,” said Angelle LaBorde, presidentContinue Reading
CHAPIN, S.C. — The Lexington-Richland School District Five FFA chapter will host its annual Spring Plant Sale March 30 through April 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the greenhouse at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies, located at 916 Mount Vernon Church Road. The community isContinue Reading