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Lexington and Richland County schools, educators and students honored at statewide EEASC conference. Environmental educators, students and schools from Lexington and Richland counties were among those recognized during the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina’s (EEASC) annual conference at the University of South Carolina Upstate. The annual awards celebrate individualsContinue Reading

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H. E. Corley Elementary School Leadership Magnet and Montessori Magnet Crocs recently enjoyed a morning of reading, listening, and learning during HEC Summer Library time. Students and families gathered for a read aloud, shared the joy of books, and discovered that summer is the perfect time to slow down andContinue Reading

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Irmo Middle School eighth grader Elle Fuller won a $1,000 scholarship and $500 dollar for the Irmo Middle science department from Ritedose Corporation. She submitted an essay explaining what she enjoys about Science/Life Science and what she’d like to study in college as it pertains to that field. Fuller attendedContinue Reading

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Lexington-Richland School District Five held it’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new wing at Irmo High School on Tuesday, June 30. Dr. Karen Hampton, Irmo High School Principal, presided over the gathering of school board members, local town council, Lex/Rich 5 administration and building contractors. “We’ve included our students since the beginning toContinue Reading

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Annual event features local business specials, 5K, scavenger hunt, festival and new family-friendly activities. The Midlands will celebrate its hometown pride when the third annual 803 Day returns July 31 through Aug. 3 with four days of community events, local business promotions and family-friendly activities across Richland and Lexington counties.Continue Reading

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Beckett Financial Group has been recognized as a winner in the 2026 Best of South Carolina Awards in the Financial Planning category. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding businesses across the state based on votes from South Carolina residents, editorial review, and business excellence standards. For more than 25 years,Continue Reading

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Annual meeting celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, honors service and recognizes national award recipients. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 5,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) gathered in the nation’s capital for the organization’s 135th Continental Congress, a weeklong convention celebrating service, patriotism and the nation’s 250th anniversary.  Continue Reading

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July sees the highest number of home grilling fires, with gas grills involved in most incidents. As backyard cookouts become a summertime tradition, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding homeowners to practice safe grilling habits to reduce the risk of fires. According to the NFPA, July is theContinue Reading

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Annual celebration features parade, peach treats, live music, antique cars and fireworks. The Lexington County Peach Festival returns to Gilbert on Friday, July 4, bringing a full day of family-friendly activities celebrating Independence Day and the county’s agricultural heritage. Hosted by the Gilbert Community Club, the annual festival is freeContinue Reading

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Irmo will host a July 4 Laser Light Show at Moore Park. The event starts at 7 pm, with the lasers kicking off at 9:30 pm in the Prisma Health Amphitheater at 7473 Church Street, Irmo. There will be free hot dogs served by Cox Family BBQ, DJ Ronny LaneContinue Reading