The Midlands Gang Task Force is thwarting violent gangs and gang-related criminal activity in central S.C. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Gathered around a table in one of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s substations in a somewhat isolated stretch of north Columbia, S.C., Lieutenant Stephen Dauway, Corporal David Castro, andContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – SC Career Kids held its annual Safety Town event this week at Union United Methodist Church, offering a unique learning experience for young children. The event took place from July 8 to July 11, catering to 4-year-olds and rising kindergarten students. The children engaged in purposeful playContinue Reading
Auditions, July 20th for 6 main characters for paid performances in a new series of 3 productions. Kate Brighton; Artistic Director of Absolute Theatre Company has partnered with “Bill’s Pickin Parlor & Event Center” to create three dinner theater experiences. Each production is based on the theme of an “Ol’Continue Reading
William Henry Luther, a veteran of the war in Vietnam and longtime resident of Edgecliff Village, Texas, passed away on December 10, 2023 in his home. Bill, as he was known to most, was born on November 7, 1939 to Kirk Charles Luther and Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Luther in Berwyn,Continue Reading
Focusing on her record and looking forward to the future, Trustee Catherine Huddle announced her re-election bid for Lexington-Richland Five School Board. “Over the last four years we handled COVID-19 better than any other school district in South Carolina and we made significant strides in enhancing the quality of educationContinue Reading
IRMO – A Lexington-Richland School District Five student has been elected as a National Officer for the SkillsUSA organization making her the first ever National Officer from the State of South Carolina. Avery Smith is a rising senior in the Law Enforcement Services Program at the Center for Advanced TechnicalContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The First Responders Basketball Game, featuring a spirited match between the Irmo Fire District and EMS, saw an exciting turn of events this past Saturday, June 29, at Seven Oaks Park, located at 200 Leisure Lane. Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson was given the honor of refereeing theContinue Reading
Local businessman Jason Baynham has entered the race for Lexington-Richland Five School Board. Baynham, the owner of a landscaping company and a former retail manager, plans to draw on his experiences to be a strong voice on the board. “I am ready to bring my passion and energy to theContinue Reading
Summer has officially arrived, bringing temperatures in the 90s to parts of South Carolina. While summer offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun, the extreme heat and increased activity levels can also lead to a rise in unintentional injuries and health issues. By being prepared and aware of common summerContinue Reading
Saluda Shoals Park is excited to announce a series of upcoming events designed to celebrate the natural beauty of the park and offer fun activities for all ages. Here’s a rundown of what’s coming up: July 12 – Paddle and Pint, 6:00 – 8:00 PMJuly 19 – Sunset on theContinue Reading
Richland County, SC — In a move designed to foster closer ties with the community, Sheriff Leon Lott has added 17 new Ford Mustang GTs to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Community Action Team (CAT) fleet. The new vehicles were unveiled on July 1 and are expected to serve asContinue Reading