By Mike DuBose Many innocent victims are facing lawsuits for using unknown copyrighted pictures. In fact, a photographer was recently awarded $6 million after a jury found a non-profit guilty of using his pictures without permission. A small Prosperity, SC church was sued by a New Hampshire photographer for theirContinue Reading
Westminster Presbyterian Church will be holding a blood drive on July 10 from 10 AM to 2 PM. The church is located at 1715 Broad River Road in Columbia. To schedule an appointment, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org. All donors will receive a Red Cross umbrella as a thank you for their contribution.Continue Reading
The latest edition to the town of Irmo, the Irmo Town Clock, was unveiled on Friday, June 28th at 10 am at the corner of Lake Murray Blvd. and Woodrow Street. The dedication was attended by town leaders and local business owners and residents and presided over by Kerry Powers,Continue Reading
Celebrate Independence Day with a stunning fireworks display over Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Medical Center! Here’s everything you need to know: Date & Time:Saturday, June 29, 2024Fireworks Start: Around 9:30 PM (after dark) Fireworks Viewing Locations: Best Viewing: From a boat on Lake Murray. Dreher Island State Park: EnjoyContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A man from Swansea has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident early Tuesday morning that left one person dead and another injured. The altercation is believed to have stemmed from a prior dispute with one of the victims. Joey Len Inabinet Jr., 29, faces multipleContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – The Fourth of July is the busiest time of the year for America’s recreational boaters, as reported by the nationwide TowBoatUS on-water towing fleet. This period, encompassing days before and after the holiday, sees many boaters spending extended hours on the water, enjoying activities such as watchingContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County is gearing up for its annual mosquito control efforts as part of a comprehensive campaign aimed at reducing mosquito-borne illnesses and improving public health. The Vector Control team will soon commence activities including mosquito surveillance, larval breeding site treatment, and spraying for adult mosquitoes inContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – The aroma of smoked meat and the sizzle of barbecues filled the air as the first-ever Southeastern BBQ Showdown (SEBBQSD) wrapped up its fiery competition at Segra Park. Drawing culinary talent from across the nation and as far as Japan, this event showcased some of the bestContinue Reading
By Al Dozier At the June 18 meeting the Irmo Town Council approved an expenditure of up to $232,000 to replace safety matting in the Irmo Community Park. Council members acknowledged it was an expensive project, but necessary to assure safe grounds in a park where so many children areContinue Reading
By Al Dozier More than 100 residents packed the Irmo Town Hall Thursday and voiced strong opposition to a huge new development that would bring hundreds of new homes to a site along the shores of Lake Murray. The presentation was hosted by the developer, Material Capital Partners, based inContinue Reading
“Hearing their voices; healing their hearts.” So goes the message of hope that the Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center gives its clients. On June 14, Haley Shealy, Development and Special Events Coordinator for the Center, presented that message in detail to St. Andrews Optimists. The Dickerson Center serves children ages zeroContinue Reading