In an effort to support the community and strengthen police-community relationships, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) recently hosted over 70 law enforcement partners for the third annual Greg’s Groceries food box packing day. Greg’s Groceries is an initiative by Serve & Connect, a Columbia-based non-profit organization dedicated toContinue Reading
The Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival has announced the winner and honorable mentions of its haiku contest. The winning haiku, submitted by Marcellin Dallaire-Beaumont from Brussels, Belgium, beautifully captures the essence of nature and companionship: old neighbor’s benchtwo wilted petalsside by side The contest received entries from around the world, includingContinue Reading
Irmo Fire Chief Mike Sonefeld received the prestigious 2024 Order of the Okra Award at the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala. This accolade recognizes Chief Sonefeld’s exceptional dedication and service to the citizens of the Irmo community and his significant contributions to the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce.Continue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five organized its second annual First Jobs Signing Day on February 29, 2024. The First Jobs Initiative is a unique effort by the district to address the nationwide labor shortage while providing valuable work opportunities for students. Seventeen students were hired to fill roles in various departments,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. River Bluff entered the season as the defending Class 5A baseball champion. On Sunday, Lexington continued its winning ways against its Region 4-5A rival in the Opterra Solutions Invitational. The Wildcats rallied for a 5-4 walk-off victory to claim their third consecutive title and fourth overall.Continue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic introduces its inaugural “Music in My Neighborhood” program, an immersive community initiative aimed at bringing a week of free ensemble performances, educational programs, and unique collaborations to different Midlands neighborhoods each year. The inaugural program will take place in the Town of Irmo, South Carolina, fromContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo residents Tuesday elected Gabriel Penfield as the town’s new town council member. Penfield defeated George Frazier for the at-large seat that was left vacant after Mayor Bill Danielson unseated incumbent Barry Walker last November. Penfield confirmed the latest numbers reported by Lexington County and Richland CountyContinue Reading
The Lexington County Museum is set to host its free Murders and Mysteries walking tour of downtown Lexington this Friday, March 1, starting at 8 pm. The tour provides an opportunity for participants to delve into the history of the town, exploring stories of murders, trials, and other crimes thatContinue Reading
The Contemporaries of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) will host “Neon Dreams: A Pop Art Affair,” a fundraising event on March 2 from 7 to 11 pm. Presented by Certified SC, the event aims to celebrate artistic expression, community engagement, and philanthropy, supporting the CMA’s mission to enrich theContinue Reading
The Irmo Chamber of Commerce recently honored Sara Crawford and Precious Bross as the Teacher and Student of the Month, respectively, for their outstanding contributions to Irmo High School. Sara Crawford, affectionately known as Bear, is a special education teacher at Irmo High School and currently holds the title ofContinue Reading
The Center for Advanced Technical Studies recently played host to the Racing Challenge STEM Competition for Middle and High School Students in collaboration with Ten80 Education, a leading provider of hands-on STEM programs nationwide. This event serves as a preparatory platform for teams gearing up for the Ten80 STEM ChallengesContinue Reading