Graham Segars (right) spoke about his experience with sepsis at the World Sepsis Congress in April. Graham Segars became a sepsis survivor at the age of 21. He has now pledged to increase sepsis awareness across the United States. Before the summer of 2024, Segars, a Wofford Collge environmental studiesContinue Reading
On May 3, 2025, people around the globe will take part in the seventeenth annual World Labyrinth Day, using the labyrinth as a moving meditation for peace and a celebration of the labyrinth experience. Locally, the event will be held at 1:00 PM at The Episcopal Church of St. SimonContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Pictured above-Irmo head football coach Aaron Brand and Nick Emmanwori. (Photos by Aaron Brand) Irmo High graduate Nick Emmanwori got his long-awaited call from the NFL last Friday. The University of South Carolina safety was picked 35th overall and was the third player selected inContinue Reading
WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson says she is “blessed” to be “in such elite company” By Alex Junes-Ward A’Ja Wilson, the all-time leading scorer in Gamecock women’s basketball history and the WNBA’s unanimous MVP for the 2024 season, received yet another lofty honor on Tuesday, April 22, when she became theContinue Reading
On April 11, the St. Andrews Optimist Club welcomed Heather Pagan, Survivor Support Director for Lighthouse for Life, to share an update on the organization’s mission and its impact in the community. Lighthouse for Life focuses on rescuing victims of sex trafficking and, through Pagan’s role, helps restore survivors toContinue Reading
I would like to encourage all registered voters in Irmo to vote June 3rd for Ed Greco for Irmo Town Council. As a neighbor, we know Ed to be a level-headed and professional leader. His work experience and work ethic more than qualify him to fill a seat on theContinue Reading
HARIBSON WEST – Harbison West Elementary Gifted and Talented Development Magnet School was filled with excitement on April 23, 2025, as Cocky’s Reading Express made a special visit to promote literacy and inspire a love of reading among students. Cocky, the University of South Carolina’s beloved mascot, arrived with plentyContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named finalists for its 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year award. The finalists are: Brooke Bridges, a Piney Woods Elementary School kindergarten teacher; Jennifer Goforth, a Reading Interventionist at Chapin Intermediate School; and Charles McDonald, a special education teacher at Lake Murray Elementary School.Continue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced the finalists for its 2025–2026 Support Employee of the Year award: Shamone Chandler, a kindergarten assistant at Dutch Fork Elementary; Bridgette Gause, a cafeteria assistant manager at Ballentine Elementary; and Cami Ruppe, an instructional and clerical assistant at Oak Pointe Elementary. Chandler,Continue Reading
40th Annual Show to Benefit Camp Kemo Rev your engines and mark your calendars—the 40th annual Speed and Beauty Concours d’Elegance is back on Sunday, May 4, from noon to 4 p.m., and promises an unforgettable afternoon of cars, community, and compassion. Hosted by the Three Rivers Region Porsche ClubContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – Need a haircut at midnight or a style-up before sunrise? Irmo’s newest salon, 24/7 Cuts and Styles, has you covered—day or night, weekday or weekend. Located in Shoppers Walk at 7703 St. Andrews Rd., Suite G, this full-service salon is the brainchild of Lashound Elliot, a masterContinue Reading