The ladies of New Hope Church held their annual Mother/Daughter/Friend Tea Party on May 16, with 70 ladies in attendance. The ladies donned their fanciest hats; enjoyed delicious traditional tea party foods; and were entertained by humorist and inspirational speaker, Glen Ward. A love offering of over $1100 was receivedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. It’s another summer opening with Irmo Little League teams advancing to state tournaments. This past weekend at Friarsgate Park, the Majors defeated Trenholm to 16-1 win to win the S.C. District 3 tournament. They will advance to the state tournament.Continue Reading
Event celebrating America’s 250th birthday gaining momentum as participants train to hit top numbers by month’s end By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) 250 Bench Press Challenge added four new sponsors in recent weeks, not including three additional participating gyms, which will assist in verifyingContinue Reading
Irmo High School International School for the Arts rising junior and current Student Body Vice President Kaya Brunson recently participated in the 2026 South Carolina Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar held at Presbyterian College in Clinton, from May 30 – June 1. The HOBY Leadership Seminar brings together highContinue Reading
Mullikin: “The ocean still possesses an extraordinary capacity for renewal if we are willing to act wisely and boldly” By Tom Mullikin [EDITOR’S NOTE: SCDNR Director Mullikin is pictured here in Folly Beach speaking with WCBD-TV Channel 2 News in Charleston following his address kicking off World Ocean Day in-and-off-the-coast-ofContinue Reading
Where a $20 bush axe killed the music. Jackson Station Rhythm & Blues Club October 1977—April 1990 Where the music died By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Now and then a kind of gravity draws me to an old building. I’m driving south on SC Highway 25 near Hodges. HurryingContinue Reading
School District Five has announced several impressive accomplishments for its Class of 2026, highlighting the academic success and post-graduation opportunities earned by this year’s graduates. The district’s 1,315 graduates were offered a combined total of $211,219,715 in scholarship funds, reflecting their achievements in academics, leadership, athletics, and community involvement. AmongContinue Reading
By Robin All One of the most common mistakes beginning golfers make is improper alignment. Many players check their aim by placing a club or alignment stick along their toe line and attempting to point it directly at the target. While that may seem logical, it can actually create problems.Continue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard On May 18 Governor Henry McMaster signed into law House Bill 5073 to prohibit South Carolina public school districts and public schools from requiring teachers to assign a grading floor higher than a student’s actual performance. Districts and individual schools can no longer require a teacher toContinue Reading
Broadway in Columbia, presented by Bank of America, has unveiled its 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of Broadway favorites, holiday entertainment, and several Columbia premieres. New season subscriptions go on sale June 15, with theatergoers encouraged to join the subscription waitlist at BroadwayInColumbia.com for priority access to seats. The upcomingContinue Reading
By Radley West It sounds almost too simple to matter, but a smile really can change everything. Not just the way other people see you, but the way you experience the moment you’re in. Try walking into a room smiling instead of grimacing. The energy changes immediately. People respond differently.Continue Reading