Lexington-Richland School District Five has named finalists for its 2024-2025 Support Employee of the Year award. The finalists are: Holley Barfield, a receptionist and leave clerk at Chapin High School; Cissy Graham, a computer lab assistant at Dutch Fork Elementary School; and Heather Woods, a special education assistant at PineyContinue Reading
The Student Council of Irmo High School International School for the Arts, affectionately known as Irmo StuCo, has been honored with the 2024 National Gold Council of Excellence award by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC), a program supported by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). IrmoContinue Reading
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred during a pursuit initiated by a South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services officer. The incident took place on April 14, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Dwayne Alfonso Reed Jr. The crash occurred on Longs Pond Road nearContinue Reading
Grant Dupree, a senior at Dutch Fork High School, has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship to support his post-secondary education at Limestone University. This scholarship, generously provided by a collaboration between the Lake Murray Irmo Woman’s Club and the Irmo Okra Strut Commission, was presented to Grant during the TownContinue Reading
A fire broke out at Pine Island park, prompting a response from Irmo Fire District, along with crews from Lexington and Columbia-Richland, around 11:30 am on April 15. The fire occurred at the park manager’s residence, resulting in the destruction of the home’s garage, which served as storage for bothContinue Reading
Peak Drift Brewing Company and Columbia Craft Brewing Company, both based in Columbia, have merged to form a new parent company called Craft Brew Inc. This joint venture aims to create a holding company for regional breweries, offering resources for scaling up production, in-house can printing, and leveraging economies ofContinue Reading
July 22, 1947 – April 9, 2024 Freddie Wilson McCurdy, 76, of Lexington passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was born in Columbia, on July 22, 1947 to the late Annie Mae Prosser and Manny “Mac” McCurdy. Fred worked in emergency services as an EMT/Paramedic and retired as aContinue Reading
Lorna Shay Elders, a former Lexington County deputy, surrendered herself at the Lexington County Detention Center on Monday, where she was arrested by State Law Enforcement Division agents on three charges. According to detention center records, Elders, 37, faces charges of first-degree harassment, misconduct in office, and the disclosure ofContinue Reading
Putnam’s Harbor Marina is Open for Business! Putnam’s Harbor Marina is gearing up for the grand opening of its newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Nestled along the picturesque shores of Lake Murray, Putnam’s Harbor Marina is poised to elevate the boating experience for both locals andContinue Reading
The construction of the Irmo First Responders Memorial, located near the Irmo Police Department on Columbia Ave, is now underway. This significant project aims to honor the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of Irmo’s first responders. The memorial will feature an obelisk and four benches made of granite, symbolizing the virtuesContinue Reading
Arts Capacity and the South Carolina Philharmonic have joined forces in an unprecedented partnership to launch an interactive prison concert program in South Carolina correctional facilities. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in using music as a tool for inspiration, healing, and rehabilitation within the prison system. The innovative program,Continue Reading