Laila Moore is a 15 year old pageant queen who has raised more than 7000 hygiene products this year to be donated to several schools and back to the community.  Her community service platform for the pageants is to let children with autism know that they don’t have to beContinue Reading

In 2017 my wife, Catherine (Cathy) Huddle, attended a school board meeting and came back dismayed. The meeting was about building what would become Piney Woods Elementary on Amicks Ferry Rd outside Chapin. Cathy was disheartened that, despite massive public opposition, the board voted 6-1 to build the school inContinue Reading

I am writing to offer my support for Ken Loveless, someone I have had the pleasure of knowing in both a personal and professional capacity.  As a retired teacher of Lexington 5, I have consistently been impressed by Ken’s character, work ethic and unwavering support for teachers and students.  InContinue Reading

Recently, volunteers from Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community and the University of South Carolina’s Student Nurses Association packed more than 3,000 seed packets for the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District’s (RSWCD) Seed Sanctuary program.RSWCD provides free vegetable, herb and wildflower seeds to Richland County residents to promote home gardening,Continue Reading

Several Lexington-Richland School District Five classrooms will soon benefit from grants provided by the Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC). The Cooperative’s annual Bright Ideas program grants provide funding to teachers who have demonstrated innovative ideas for classroom projects. School District Five received nearly $6,500 in grants. School District Five grant recipientsContinue Reading

Harbison Community Center will host its 11th annual Trick or Treat Trail event again this year October 26, 2 – 4 pm. There will be at least 40 vendors set up around Lake Woodcross behind Hampton Inn off of Harbison Boulevard. Bring your children to Trick-or-Treat in a safe andContinue Reading

By Akil E. Ross, Ed.D. Superintendent When I joined Rotary International, one of the world’s largest service organizations, I received a card printed with “The Four Way Test.” This card serves as a reminder for Rotarians of four principles in their thoughts, words, and actions. The first test is: IsContinue Reading

The grand opening of Rawls Creek Park on October 18 marked a significant addition to the Irmo community. Located at 1113 Friarsgate Boulevard, this $2 million recreational facility includes a community garden, two dog parks, a skate park, a walking trail, and a basketball court, all enclosed within a gatedContinue Reading

Open Letter Why vote? The reason is simple, what voice of government do you want over you, your kids, grandkids, and your future? This letter is for all dads, moms and grandparents who are concerned about progressive gender ideologies and left-wing activism that conflict with conservative Christian values. In thisContinue Reading

I served on D5 School Board with both Ken Loveless and Cathy Huddle and they have always put students first while listening to our teachers and supporting their needs. They bring true business sense that is needed as our schools need more and more resources. Education needs continue to increaseContinue Reading