The African American Historical Society of Irmo (AAHSI) proudly invites the community to honor the past and inspire the future at the 6th Annual Irmo Juneteenth Celebration. This family-friendly event will take place on Friday, June 19, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Moore Park, located at 7473 Church Street. While Juneteenth recognizesContinue Reading
Popular flotilla festival blends live entertainment and lake culture while supporting local youth programs LAKE MURRAY, S.C. — Reggaetronic is bringing its signature mix of music and lake culture back to Lake Murray with the return of Lake Murray Palooza on July 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. SetContinue Reading
(Photo by Lexington County Blowfish) Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon and Lexington County Blowfish co-owner Bill Shanahan By Thomas Grant Jr. This weekend will see the Lexington County Blowfish take up another team moniker for a worthy cause. Add the Cowfish to the latest jersey promotionContinue Reading
Irmo Little League went 2-0 in winning the South Carolina District 3 Coaches Pitch softball tournament this past weekend. They won by the scores of 13-3 over Trenholm Blue and 22-10 over Trenholm Red. Up next is the state tournament at Blue Ridge Little League starting June 11. The IrmoContinue Reading
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) has announced the official launch of its newly redesigned website, SCPediatricAlliance.com, created to provide a more engaging, accessible, and informative online experience for families looking for pediatric care. The new website serves as a centralized hub for SCPA initiatives, like the recent launch ofContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo has named Inga Whelchel as its Employee of the Quarter. Nominated by Major John Hendricks, Assistant Chief of Police, Whelchel was selected through her outstanding contributions, unwavering professionalism, and positive impact on the entire team. As the Senior Administrative Assistant, Whelchel demonstrates exceptional performance every day.Continue Reading
School District Five has recognized students who earned academic certificates from Midlands Technical College (MTC) through the district’s Dual Enrollment program during the 2025–2026 school year. The students successfully completed an 18-credit-hour sequence of college coursework while still in high school, earning credentials that carry full academic credit and areContinue Reading
Five School District Five students were graduated from Project SEARCH May 19. Project SEARCH is a one-year program where School District Five partners with Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital and allows students with special needs to gain job skills and solve work based problems as they rotate through different departmentsContinue Reading
18-year-old skips graduation, claims $100,000 title and REDCREST berth in record-setting performance COLUMBIA, S.C. — Jack Story of Atlanta delivered a performance beyond his years, going wire-to-wire to win the 43rd annual Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American on Lake Murray and taking home the $100,000 top prize. The 18-year-old —Continue Reading
The July 4 event honors fallen Soldier and RCSD Deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 14th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be held Saturday, July 4, on the grounds of the S.C. State House in Columbia. Hosted and facilitated by Richland County SheriffContinue Reading
I am in my 6th year serving on the Lexington-Richland Five school board. One of my goals has always been to use my financial education and expertise to ensure tax payer funds are focused on educational outcomes. Student safety is also a major focus for me. One place those goalsContinue Reading