The Columbia VA Healthcare System is inviting the community to a special Korean War Remembrance Ceremony on June 25. The event will take place at the Dorn VA Medical Center, located at 6439 Garners Ferry Road, starting at 11:00 AM. This occasion serves to honor the sacrifices and service ofContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Defending Coastal Plain League champion Lexington County Blowfish held its second annual “Hooties” Night this past Friday. The contest against the Macon Bacon saw the team wear their Hooties themed jerseys which were auctioned off online. Proceeds from the event benefitted the Lexington Medical Center FoundationContinue Reading
Columbia, SC — Beat the heat and dive into fun this Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seven Oaks Park for the Slip, Slide, & Splash event! This exciting day promises a whirlwind of water-filled fun for all ages. Event Details: What to Expect: 🎟️ Admission:Continue Reading
Columbia, SC — Mark your calendars for a delightful day of fun, food, and shopping at the Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitor’s Center. Join us on Thursday, June 20, for a Summer Porch Party and Gift Shop Sale from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at our location, 2184 North Lake Drive, near the picturesque Lake MurrayContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Get ready for an exciting weekend of food and fun at the Southeastern BBQ Showdown, set to take place on June 14-15 at Segra Park. This inaugural event promises a unique blend of culinary excellence and live entertainment, making it a must-attend for locals and visitors alike.Continue Reading
Cicely Brianna Major, an Irmo resident, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of South Carolina on May 3. Major was a 2015 graduate of Dutch Fork High School where she participated in the STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program of Lexington/Richland School District 5. After herContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Oh yay, it’s summer vacation. But oh my, I’m tired already. Looking for engaging ways to keep the kiddos occupied, experiencing new things, and off the electronics as a default? Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, big sibling, or sitter, even if you work full time, our childrenContinue Reading
Open Letter Regardless of what some on Lexington County Council are attempting to distract constituents during reelection campaigns. Growth is not the issue, and some on the council have even admitted it. It’s residential growth they say, not commercial growth. Yes, we all want those large companies and the employers,Continue Reading
IRMO – Irmo High School is thrilled to announce Alex Quillen as the new head coach for the varsity boys’ basketball team. Quillen, a proud Irmo alumnus, takes the reins following the retirement of long-time coach Tim Whipple. Quillen’s ties to Irmo run deep. He played a pivotal role inContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Because there is so much information regarding this genetic disease, I will need to offer the most important facts associated with recognizing the symptoms and how it is treated. Charco-Marie-Tooth or CMT is named after the doctor who discovered it. It is a peripheral nerve disorder thatContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Who can say they never had any life’s regrets? Haven’t we all blindly traveled down what appeared as appealing roads that unexpectedly turned into nightmares? And, made stupid decisions, experienced turbulent relationships, or did things that led to traumatic outcomes which stick to us—like super glue? IContinue Reading