Tom Poland A Southern Writer Growing up in landlocked Lincoln County, Georgia, I never worried about hurricanes. I left that to folks on the coast. Hurricanes were not to be feared. If anything, downpours from a hurricane’s rain bands brought welcome relief to a long, hot summer. Well I sureContinue Reading
Lake Murray Country is excited to bring back the Tourism Ambassador Program, showcasing local leaders who make a difference in the community. This year’s ambassadors include John Tjaarda, a birding expert and Area Director for the South Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Katie Maglocci fromContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Lexington County residents could soon see much better trash pickup service, but it will come at a cost. At the Oct. 8 meeting Lexington County Council agreed to consider creating a special tax district in the unincorporated areas of the county that would provide trash collection servicesContinue Reading
I am proud to endorse Catherine Huddle and Ken Loveless and for the Lexington-Richland District 5 School Board. Catherine Huddle is extremely talented in executive finance and has voted to protect our tax dollars. She truly understands how the millage rate affects each of us and has pushed for betterContinue Reading
The Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo celebrated their 2024 Day of Giving at Seven Oaks Park October 11. Each year the members raise funds for youth programs and foundations in the greater Irmo community by selling Christmas trees and handmade wreaths at McGregor Presbyterian Church during the holidays, the AnnualContinue Reading
During the October 9 Partner Luncheon, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce commemorated its 30th anniversary. Richland County Councilman Jason Branham (District 1) presented a proclamation in recognition of the milestone, highlighting the chamber’s contributions to the community over the past three decades. The event marked a moment of celebrationContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce has named Taylor Gepper and Dylan McIver from River Springs Elementary School as the Teacher and Student of the Month for October. Principal Matt Gams praised Taylor Gepper, noting, “As our current Teacher of the Year, she consistently makes a difference in her classroom.Continue Reading
IRMO – Several talented students from Lexington-Richland School District Five earned accolades in the South Carolina State Fair Art contest, showcasing their skills across various categories such as Two-Dimensional Art, Three-Dimensional Art, and Photography. The competition was open to South Carolina residents in grades K-12 from public, private, and homeContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic invites music lovers and families to “Halloween at Hogwarts,” a magical and spooky concert experience taking place on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 3:00 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This family-friendly concert, perfect for a festive Halloween outing, will beContinue Reading
The Irmo Fire District is excited to announce the addition of three new probationary firefighters: Probationary Firefighter Doran, Probationary Firefighter Bodie, and Probationary Firefighter Bosinski. The trio was pinned on Friday after completing a challenging 2-week Recruit Academy and have now joined their respective shifts. PFF Bodie, a 2024 graduateContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The ‘D’ in Dutch Fork truly stands for defense this season. From posting four shutouts (24 going all the way back to 2016) to not allowing a point in 21 of 24 quarters played this season, the defending Class 5A champions are placing their hopes onContinue Reading