Business
Pollen Season Is Winding Down, but What It Left Behind on Your Home Isn’t Going Anywhere
By Brayden Rollins If your home’s exterior looks like it’s been dusted in yellow-green powder for the last month, you’re not alone. Every spring, homeowners across Irmo and the Dutch Fork area watch helplessly as pine pollen coats everything in sight — cars, patio furniture, driveways, and especially the siding
Education
DFHS Astronomy Instructor Attends National Space Expo, Opens Doors for Students
IRMO – There was little downtime over Spring Break for Dutch Fork High School astronomy instructor J.M. Cameron, who traveled to Suffern to attend the North American Astronomy Forum and Space Expo on April 11–12. The event, considered the largest space and astronomy expo in the world, brought together leading
Sports
Chapin Cheerleaders Honored at State House Following 19th State Title
COLUMBIA – The 2025 state champion cheerleaders from Chapin High School were recognized last week at the South Carolina State House by Nathan Ballentine and Jay Kilmartin. The recognition comes after the program secured its 19th state championship—and its 17th title in the past 21 years—cementing its place as one of





































