By Thomas Grant Jr. After renewing a longstanding rivalry, it appears Irmo and Dutch Fork are headed towards separate classifications again. The S.C. High School League released its final realignment list for the period covering the 2026-28 school years. Its latest student count has dropped Irmo back to Class 4A.Continue Reading
By Radley West As a gym owner, I’m about to say something slightly scandalous: you don’t need a gym to get strong. Yes, I just heard my dumbbells gasp. Truth is, there’s one humble piece of equipment that can help you build serious strength, tone your muscles, and even improveContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Both the Irmo boys and girls basketball team head into the holiday break on a roll. The Lady Yellow Jackets have reached 10 wins under new head coach Coretta Ferguson. This past weekend, they posted wins over T.L. Hanna (68-56) and Pickens (68-67) to win theContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Andrea McKnight of H.E. Corley Elementary School as the December Educator of the Month for the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program. The initiative, established by Treasurer Loftis, aims to expand the number of K-12 educators teaching personal finance acrossContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC) has received a three-year, $75,000 commitment from Colonial Life to support its JA Finance Park Mobile program. JA Finance Park is Junior Achievement’s capstone initiative for personal financial planning and career exploration. Through a combination of classroom curriculum and hands-on simulation,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA — AgFirst Farm Credit Bank was recognized with the annual Workforce Development Award at the Columbia Chamber’s Breakfast Briefing on Dec. 10. Sponsored by MUSC, the award honors Chamber partners that demonstrate innovative strategies for retaining a skilled, resilient workforce and fostering inclusive workplace environments that support the needsContinue Reading
IRMO — Delta Dental of South Carolina is expanding its Land of Smiles dental education program to include preschoolers, helping young children develop strong oral health habits. This fall, more than 8,000 children from preschool through third grade are benefiting from the free, interactive program, which features superhero Captain SuperContinue Reading
The Broadway sensation Wicked will return to the Koger Center for the Arts from March 25 through April 5, 2026. Tickets go on sale December 5 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online at kogercenterforthearts.com or in person at the Koger Center Box Office, 1051 Greene Street, Columbia. CurrentlyContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold the second of two district Magnet Fairs on Thursday, January 15, 2026, giving families an opportunity to explore offerings at several of its schools. The Elementary Magnet Fair will take place at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies from 5:00 p.m. toContinue Reading
IRMO – Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association representing magnet schools and programs, has named Karey Fisher, principal of Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet, as a 2026 Principal of the Year Regional Finalist. The MSA Principal of the Year Award recognizes exceptional school leaders who demonstrate outstanding commitmentContinue Reading
By Robin All Many players swing too flat because they let their arms follow their body’s rotation. Instead, think of your arms swinging more up and down. At the top of the backswing, notice how high the hands are over the back shoulder. Imagine a line drawn through the backContinue Reading