C.J. is currently in third place out of nearly 50 entries to become the new face of Bark Brew By W. Thomas Smith Jr. C.J. (aka Canine C.J.), the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) crisis intervention K-9, is competing for publicity and to raise funds for Palmetto Animal Assisted LifeContinue Reading
A new dining spot is making waves on the south side of Lake Murray by combining the charm of a restaurant with the convenience of a small grocery store. SouthShore Grill and Grocery, now open daily from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., offers a fresh take on lakefront dining atContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Disagreements continue to surface about the permitting process for local charter schools after the abrupt permit cancellation of a new Charter School in Irmo. Ascent Classical Academy had planned to hold classes in a new school at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, holding kindergarten through eighth-grade classes inContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Planning Commission Monday rejected a zoning change that would have cleared the way for a huge new development bringing hundreds of new homes to a site along the shores of Lake Murray. Following a public hearing at the Irmo Town Hall, the commission unanimously votedContinue Reading
Open Letter Against advisors’ advice, Donald Trump called Vladimir Putin in 2018 and congratulated him on winning the sham election for president of Russia. Trump was serving as president of the United States. In 2019, Trump said of Kim Jong Un, “We fell in love.” They had exchanged letters ofContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. All-State guard Cam Scott, a recent graduate and state boys’ basketball champion from Lexington High School, and now a freshman on the University of South Carolina men’s basketball team, returned to his roots this past Saturday for a Back-to-School Weekend event at his alma mater, PleasantContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Back pain is a highly prevalent condition worldwide and affects people of all ages and backgrounds. The Global Burden of Disease Study reported 65% of adults experience back pain during their lifetimes which is a leading cause of disabilities. Older individuals are moreContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin Kickoff Classic not only marks the close of preseason high school football for Chapin High School. The event’s return Friday to Cecil Woolbright Field Stadium highlights a “new era” for the school. A year ago, renovations to the seating and press box resulting inContinue Reading
On July 26, Julie Giglio, representing Midlands Orphan Relief (M.O.R.), spoke to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo, shedding light on the organization’s mission to support orphans and at-risk children. Giglio explained that M.O.R. considers “any child who is left behind is effectively an orphan,” emphasizing the broad scope ofContinue Reading
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 23) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Christopher Bassett, from San Francisco, right, conducts helmsman training with Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Apprentice Henry Cortez, from Columbia, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77). O’Kane, assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operationsContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is marking the 10th anniversary of its “Windows to New Worlds” expansion with a special 2-for-1 ticket offer every Saturday in August. Guests can enjoy two planetarium or 4D theater shows for the price of one, making it the perfect time to explore the museum’sContinue Reading