Irmo football finds its offensive rhythm Yellow Jackets look to carry momentum into regular-season finale and playoffs By Thomas Grant Jr. IRMO — For much of the season, Irmo football has sought to regain its offensive identity. With the regular-season finale approaching, the Yellow Jackets appear to have found theirContinue Reading
Chapin High School and Irmo High School International School for the Arts made history at the Southern Association of Student Councils (SASC) Annual Conference, earning leadership roles that will bring the region’s student leadership conference to District Five for two consecutive years. Chapin High School juniors Tillman Lominack and GreeneContinue Reading
ICRC offers basketball and indoor soccer programs for youth IRMO — The Irmo Chapin Recreation District (ICRC) is accepting registrations for its winter youth sports programs through Nov. 4. Programs include coed basketball, boys and girls basketball, the Bridge Development League for boys and girls basketball, and winter indoor soccer.Continue Reading
Free Halloween event in Irmo features bluegrass music and trunk-or-treat IRMO — The Town of Irmo will kick off Halloween weekend with BOOGRASS in the Park on Friday, Oct. 30, at Moore Park. The free, family-friendly event features trunk-or-treating and live bluegrass music at the Prisma Health Amphitheater. Trunk-or-treating beginsContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. In three seasons, Dutch Fork offensive lineman “Bruiser” Brody Lorenzo has built an impressive resume. As a starting center for the back-to-back Class 5A Division I champions, the All-State junior has played a major role in the Silver Foxes’ dynasty run. His head coach Tom KnottsContinue Reading
Family event features rides, entertainment, games and costume contest at Icehouse Amphitheater LEXINGTON — The Lexington Police Department Foundation will host its 22nd annual Fall Festival Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Icehouse Amphitheater. Chief Terrence Green invites the community to enjoy an evening of family-friendlyContinue Reading
Donald Bruce Gilbert (“Don”), 77, of Chapin, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on October 18, surrounded by his loving family. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, businessman, and friend whose life was defined by faith, family, generosity, and service to others. Known for his warmContinue Reading
Katie Brave brings experience supporting children, teens and families COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) has added Katie Brave, a licensed professional counselor, to its team. Brave specializes in supporting women, children and teens through mental health challenges, using psychotherapy approaches based on cognitive behavioral and family systemsContinue Reading
A rare sight today, the burn barrel By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net We had one. It stood on bricks near a tangled thicket of fragrant honeysuckle. I remember its strangely pleasant smell of burning paper, melting plastic, and blazing trash. I still hear the pop of exploding aerosols. TheContinue Reading
By Danielle McNaughton The Town of Irmo has named South Carolina artist Kimberly Hunt as its Featured Artist of the Quarter, recognizing her paintings inspired by coastal wildlife, landscapes, and historic architecture. Selected by the Greater Irmo Art Guild, Hunt’s artwork is currently on display in the front lobby ofContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose In 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere, built into countless products and all over the media. How does it work, and what will it mean for us, our children, and grandchildren? The technology is advancing at lightning speed. Are we witnessing another Industrial Revolution? WhenContinue Reading
By Robin All Timing is the final step in achieving consistent contact, direction and distance in your golf swing. Look closely at the photo. The wrists have not quite released, and the club is approaching impact on the downswing. The hands are reasonably square to the clubface, suggesting a straightContinue Reading
Shatter the Myth program set for Oct. 27 at Irmo Middle School IRMO — Lexington-Richland School District Five will host Shatter the Myth: Substance Use on Oct. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Irmo Middle School, 6051 Wescott Road in Columbia. The event is open to all district familiesContinue Reading
Plastic film collection earns school a Trex bench through recycling challenge IRMO — The Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club recently presented a recycled Trex bench to Dutch Fork Elementary School after collecting 1,750 pounds of plastic film through the NexTrex Recycling Challenge. The collection was made possible with support from clubContinue Reading
State and federal representatives visit school cafeteria, farm and greenhouse IRMO — School District Five recently welcomed representatives from the South Carolina Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a visit focused on school nutrition best practices. The team observed lunch service at Spring Hill High SchoolContinue Reading