By Thomas Grant Jr. There was something more intimidating to Irmo head coach Aaron Brand last Friday than visiting rival Lexington — the dreaded bye week. Despite Irmo’s dominant 35-0 win over the Wildcats in the annual Battle of the Dam, Brand wasn’t celebrating the break that lies ahead. “TheContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork head coach Tom Knotts doesn’t forget. Friday’s road trip to White Knoll (5-1, 1-0) is more than just another region matchup — it’s a return to the site of Dutch Fork’s last Region 4-5A loss, a 17-14 setback on Oct. 6, 2023. Even afterContinue Reading
Richland County Voter Registration and Elections officially unveiled its new office on October 2 at 7201 Two Notch Road, located in the former JCPenney space at Columbia Place Mall. During the ribbon-cutting event, Travis Alexander, Director of Voter Registration and Elections, led members of County Council and County Administration onContinue Reading
By Radley West When GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy first hit the market, I’ll be honest—I was skeptical. As a health and fitness professional with over 16 years of experience helping people build stronger, healthier lives, I’ve seen plenty of so-called “miracle” weight loss solutions come and go. MostContinue Reading
The Columbia Chamber recognized outstanding community and business leaders during Uncorked: The 122nd Annual Gala held October 2. “As we mark 122 years of history, we’re reminded that the true strength of our Chamber lies in the people and organizations we serve,” said Carl Blackstone, Columbia Chamber President and CEO.Continue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy Even the most perfect nutrition plan can fall flat if your body is stuck in fight-or-flight mode. When you’re constantly in survival mode, your body doesn’t prioritize healing—it holds on to fat, suppresses digestion, and throws hormones out of balance. That’s why nervous system regulation is aContinue Reading
PROSPERITY, S.C. – Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced the successful completion of the National Crappie League (NCL) Tournament, held October 3–4, 2025, at Dreher Island State Park. The two-day event brought together top anglers from across the nation, further cementing Lake Murray’s reputation as one of the Southeast’s premierContinue Reading
Irmo resident Jack Brian Pearson was named to the University of South Carolina President’s Honor Roll for the Fall semester of 2024, his graduating semester. The President’s Honor Roll is the highest semester honor for undergraduate students. This award is reserved for full-time graduate students who have earned a GPAContinue Reading
The Coldstream Neighborhood Association has named 330 Wycombe Road as the October 2025 Yard of the Month. Congratulations to the homeowners for their outstanding curb appeal and dedication to keeping the community beautiful!Continue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard In today’s world, a single click can cost a teacher their career. Even off the clock, in their own homes, on their personal devices, teachers live under a microscope where one “like” or comment on social media can be judged as unprofessional, disruptive, or fireable. What couldContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie On September 26, the Optimist Club of St. Andrews held its annual Day of Giving at the Seven Oaks Park meeting facility. Club President Gary Boyd emceed the event. Through its two annual fundraisers, St. Andrews Optimists earn funds that are donated back to entities that directlyContinue Reading