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
2024 Dutch Fork High School graduate William Tryon has been accepted to study abroad in Germany. Tryon completed four years of German classes at Dutch Fork High School. He has been accepted into the Berlin Summer Semester, which is a partnership between German and American universities, sponsored by the InstituteContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – Three distinguished Irmo High School seniors, Cameron Coaxum, Caitlin Faust, and Hannah Jones, were honored with $1000 scholarships from McGregor Presbyterian Church during the Senior Awards Night at Irmo High School on May 28. Each scholarship includes a portion allocated for the students’ chosen colleges and anotherContinue Reading
Officers attempting to serve a warrant Tuesday morning in the Blacksgate neighborhood in the Prosperity area were forced into a confrontation with a suspect when he pulled a gun and shot a K-9 officer. The suspect was hiding in the home of a family member when officers tried to serveContinue Reading
Hosted by the Irmo Police Department IRMO, SC – Mark your calendars! The Irmo Police Department is hosting a free community event to help raise awareness and prevent substance abuse among youth. The event, titled “High in Plain Sight”, features the nationally acclaimed Officer Jermaine Galloway, also known as “TheContinue Reading
Largest Fireworks Show in South Carolina, Presented by Lexington Medical Center Columbia, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is thrilled to announce the 36th Annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Medical Center. The event will take place on Saturday, June 29,Continue Reading
Columbia, SC – Renowned saxophonist and Columbia native Chris Potter will grace the stage at Harbison Theatre on June 15 at 7:30 PM. He will be performing with the SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble for their season finale concert, promising an unforgettable evening of jazz. Chris Potter, who began his careerContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – Join the African American Historical Society of Irmo for a special Juneteenth celebration on June 19 at the Irmo Community Park from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. This event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Irmo’s rich culture and history. Event Details Come and enjoy an evening ofContinue Reading
Midlands, SC – Get ready to celebrate the second annual Black Eats Week 803 (BEW803) from June 17-23, as part of the Juneteenth festivities! This exciting event highlights our community’s incredible culinary heritage of Black-owned food businesses. Established in 2023, BEW803 shines a spotlight on Black entrepreneurs in the foodContinue Reading
Lexington County, SC – Exciting news for students in Lexington-Richland School District Five! The Lexington County Public Library (LCPL) Board of Trustees has recently updated its library card policy to provide easier and free access to library cards for students in the district. This initiative allows students to benefit fromContinue Reading
IRMO – Seven more students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have secured National Merit Scholarships, bringing pride to their community and schools. The students who received the college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards are: Brayden Berner (Chapin High) – Attending the University of Kentucky. Damien Dedmond (Chapin High) – Attending the UniversityContinue Reading