IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Dr. Angie Slatton as the interim principal of Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet. Slatton currently serves as the district’s director of special services, a role she has occupied since 2014. She has also worked at the State Department of EducationContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Osteoporosis and osteopenia are two common bone disorders affecting millions of people worldwide. These conditions are more common in the elderly population. Both conditions are related to a decrease in bone density which can lead to an increased risk for broken bones. Osteopenia is when bone densityContinue Reading
School District Five student-athletes had a successful 2023-2024. A number of athletes, coaches and teams from each high school in the district received state and region recognition in various areas. Chapin High School • Varsity Cheer named 5A State Champions • Taylor Graves named 5A Cheerleader of the Year •Continue Reading
Columbia-based companies aich2 and ImaGEN have teamed up with the City of Columbia to breathe new life into a dormant hydrogen refueling station, marking a significant step in the region’s clean energy initiative. In 2023, ImaGEN leased the former fueling station from the City of Columbia with a vision toContinue Reading
By Alvin Plexico, Navy Office of Community Outreach GREAT LAKES, Ill. – A sailor’s training begins at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, otherwise known as boot camp. Every enlisted sailor starts their Navy journey at boot camp at Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL), Illinois. Lt. John Caddle, V, aContinue Reading
Irmo Town Council and staff members recently participated in the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) conference held in Greenville. This annual event is dedicated to training, networking, and recognizing community development projects. Council members Gabriel Penfield, Phyllis Coleman, Erik Sickenger, Dr. Barbara Waldman, and Mayor Bill Danielson were inContinue Reading
Traude Sander, Director of Keep the Midlands Beautiful, recently addressed the St. Andrews Optimists, focusing on the topic of recycling. Having spoken to the group earlier this year about various initiatives, Sander returned to delve deeper into recycling, a personal passion and area of expertise. With three years of experienceContinue Reading
Columbia is set to host the first of three fundraising events for Sistercare, an organization dedicated to helping victims and families recover from domestic violence. The inaugural event will take place during the Soda City Market downtown, aiming to raise funds and awareness. Visitors can look forward to a varietyContinue Reading
July 12, the Honorable R. Allyce Bailey joined the ranks of the judges who make up Richland County’s Magistrate’s Court. County, city and state officials attended a swearing-in ceremony for Judge Bailey in the County’s Central Court. Bailey, who formerly served as the County’s deputy attorney, was named one ofContinue Reading
On July 17, Richland County held its third blood drive of the year in partnership with the American Red Cross, providing residents and County staff the opportunity to donate the gift of life. In addition to the satisfaction of aiding vulnerable members of the community, participants were rewarded with aContinue Reading
he Columbia-Richland Fire Department (CRFD) has once again been honored as a Fire Safe SC Community, marking the fifth straight year the department has received this prestigious designation. This recognition highlights CRFD’s unwavering dedication to promoting fire safety and education within the community. In 2023 alone, CRFD’s fire prevention staffContinue Reading