The latest edition to the town of Irmo, the Irmo Town Clock, was unveiled on Friday, June 28th at 10 am at the corner of Lake Murray Blvd. and Woodrow Street. The dedication was attended by town leaders and local business owners and residents and presided over by Kerry Powers,Continue Reading

Celebrate Independence Day with a stunning fireworks display over Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Medical Center! Here’s everything you need to know: Date & Time:Saturday, June 29, 2024Fireworks Start: Around 9:30 PM (after dark) Fireworks Viewing Locations: Best Viewing: From a boat on Lake Murray. Dreher Island State Park: EnjoyContinue Reading

COLUMBIA, SC – The Fourth of July is the busiest time of the year for America’s recreational boaters, as reported by the nationwide TowBoatUS on-water towing fleet. This period, encompassing days before and after the holiday, sees many boaters spending extended hours on the water, enjoying activities such as watchingContinue Reading

COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County is gearing up for its annual mosquito control efforts as part of a comprehensive campaign aimed at reducing mosquito-borne illnesses and improving public health. The Vector Control team will soon commence activities including mosquito surveillance, larval breeding site treatment, and spraying for adult mosquitoes inContinue Reading

COLUMBIA, SC – The aroma of smoked meat and the sizzle of barbecues filled the air as the first-ever Southeastern BBQ Showdown (SEBBQSD) wrapped up its fiery competition at Segra Park. Drawing culinary talent from across the nation and as far as Japan, this event showcased some of the bestContinue Reading

By Al Dozier At the June 18 meeting the Irmo Town Council approved an expenditure of up to $232,000 to replace safety matting in the Irmo Community Park. Council members acknowledged it was an expensive project, but necessary to assure safe grounds in a park where so many children areContinue Reading

“Hearing their voices; healing their hearts.” So goes the message of hope that the Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center gives its clients. On June 14, Haley Shealy, Development and Special Events Coordinator for the Center, presented that message in detail to St. Andrews Optimists. The Dickerson Center serves children ages zeroContinue Reading

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Community Development has been honored with the prestigious John Sasso Award at the National Community Development Conference held in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This award recognizes the department’s outstanding efforts in promoting and celebrating the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) ProgramContinue Reading

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia-Richland Fire Department (CRFD) recently hosted an open house at Fire Station 1, aimed at benefiting local teens living with sickle cell anemia. This free summertime gathering provided a wonderful opportunity for visitors to engage with local firefighters, explore artifacts at the station’s fire museum, andContinue Reading