Former Richland County Coroner Gary Watts, 69, is suing the Town of Irmo and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division over an arrest made in April of 2024 for holding an illegal gambling game next to a children’s day care center. The lawsuit claims that Watts rights were violated andContinue Reading
One of the keys to distance is making a full shoulder turn. On the backswing, the big muscles should wind up so that your shoulders turn about 90 degrees, with your back facing the target. Sound impossible? Not if your hips help out by turning about 45 degrees. To makeContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – PAGE Five is proud to announce that Raheem O’Sullivan, a 2025 graduate of Irmo High School, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Tami Richardson Gifted & Talented Scholarship. This annual $1,000 merit-based award recognizes outstanding achievement among gifted and talented students in Lexington-Richland SchoolContinue Reading
A family-friendly Halloween Festival will take place on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the events venue in Shoppers Walk, 7703 St. Andrews Road. The afternoon will feature face painting, balloon art, candy, games, crafts, live music, artists, and free gifts for children and families to enjoy.Continue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will host Artist Homecoming 2025: Vault to Vision, a two-day celebration September 25–26 marking the reopening of the Lipscomb Art Gallery after more than two years of renovations and updates. “Artist Homecoming 2025: Vault to Vision is more than an event—it’s a reunion for SouthContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Veteran educator Sylvia Wright has officially announced her candidacy for South Carolina Superintendent of Education, pledging to put students, teachers, and families at the center of her campaign. With more than 20 years of experience in classrooms and leadership roles at the elementary, secondary, collegiate, and districtContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie Town of Irmo Mayor Bill Danelson spoke September 5 to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. Danielson’s purpose was to introduce a new benevolent cause: The Mayor’s Uplift Initiative. Recognizing the presence of poverty and hunger in the community, an anonymous donor recently approached Danielson with theContinue Reading
Event Supports Community-Police Relationship-Building Programs Across the Carolinas COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sept. 10, 2025) – Serve & Connect, a South Carolina nonprofit dedicated to strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve, will host its 3rd Annual Serve & Connect Golf Tournament on Monday, Nov. 17 at the WoodlandsContinue Reading
Richland County Deputy among five first-responders to be honored on the eve of the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) School Resource Officer (SRO) Todd Minemier, one of the longest-serving certified SROs in South Carolina, received EastminsterContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — The Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews will launch its Fall Session of Adventures in Learning on September 16, offering active adults 50 and older a chance to stretch both mind and body while making new friends. The eight-week program meets Tuesdays onsite at Ashland United Methodist Church, 2600Continue Reading
By Radley West If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent with your workouts, you’re not alone. Many people start exercise programs with the best intentions, only to lose motivation within a few weeks. But what if the key to sticking with it isn’t just willpower, but a workout partner? ResearchContinue Reading