Business
American Floral earns national wedding industry awards
COLUMBIA — American Floral has been named a 2026 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings and the 2026 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award. According to the company, the recognition marks the business’s 16th consecutive Best of Weddings award and its 15th Couples’ Choice Award, earning Hall of Fame status with
Education
Dutch Fork High Holds STEM Lock-In
Students at Dutch Fork High School spent the night exploring science during a STEM Lock-In held the weekend of March 6–7. Members of the school’s astronomy program set up telescopes late Friday night into Saturday morning, allowing about 20 students and several teachers to observe the waning gibbous moon. During
Sports
Irmo Little League Holds Opening Day
Nearly 750 young players took the field at Friarsgate Park on March 7 as Irmo Little League kicked off its new season. Opening Day began with a parade of teams at 9 a.m., followed by ceremonies that included the presentation of the 2025 Volunteer of the Year award to coach






































