One of the biggest differences between a large daily newspaper and a weekly community newspaper is the coverage given to local people and events. We enjoy reporting good news about local people, young and old, in the area.

Weddings are another important example of how local community newspapers are involved in the lives of local residents. Readers want to know about the engagements and weddings of their neighbors, so weekly newspapers are usually eager to report them. Larger daily papers, such as The State, on the other hand, now sell brides the space to have their photos and announcements run. Brides or grooms who currently reside or formerly lived in the Greater Irmo or Lake Murray areas are invited to submit their engagement or wedding announcements and photos for publication.