Graduation rates rise to highest level in more than two decades School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties is reporting gains in its latest state school report card results, with improvements in graduation rates, college and career readiness and school ratings. The results, released by the South Carolina DepartmentContinue Reading
As part of its ongoing series of community workshops, McGregor Presbyterian Church is partnering with Lighthouse for Life to present Sex Trafficking 101, a foundational training designed to educate community members about the realities of sex trafficking and empower them to recognize, prevent, and respond to exploitation. The training willContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Another region title is within reach for Dutch Fork football. A home win Friday over River Bluff would clinch the 15th region title under head coach Tom Knotts. Based on the numbers, the odds would seemingly favor the Silver Foxes: – 11-0 all-time versus the GatorsContinue Reading
By Radley West There’s a funny thing about success. Sometimes it creates problems you didn’t have before. I’ve been thinking about that a lot lately because of my wreath business. When I started making wreaths and bows, my biggest problem was figuring out how to make them. What ribbon worksContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic will launch its 62nd season of Capital Concerts, formerly known as the Masterworks Series, Oct. 17 with a performance celebrating the Romantic era of classical music. The six-concert 2026-2027 season features distinctive themes and musical journeys connecting audiences with the stories, eras and ideas that shapedContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum Foundation will host Moonlight & Milestones, a black-tie, red-carpet gala, Oct. 17 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The event celebrates the museum’s recent facility upgrades, new exhibitions and plans to renovate and modernize nearly 225,000 square feet of public gathering space beginning in 2028. “WeContinue Reading
Facility will centralize district staff and support professional development School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties broke ground Oct. 8 on a new district office and administrative and professional development building in Irmo. The facility will be built next to the district’s current office on Dutch Fork Road. ItContinue Reading
Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet hosted a Curriculum Night featuring keynote speaker Malcolm Mitchell, a former University of Georgia Bulldog and New England Patriots Super Bowl champion, author and literacy advocate. Mitchell shared his personal story and encouraged students and families to recognize the power of reading, education and perseverance.Continue Reading
By Ken Gasque, Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo Vicky Davis, Deputy Director of Capital City/Lake Murray Country, Visited the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo recently and detailed the marketing and historical significance of the region as it approaches its 100th anniversary. Lake Murray Dam Historical Context Origin: Started in 1927 asContinue Reading
Buffalo Billsi placekicker Tyler Bass is celebrated after his game-winning field goal against the Los Angeles Rams. Photo by Buffalo Bills By Thomas Grant Jr. Week 5 in the NFL ended in dramatic fashion thanks to Buffalo Bills’ placekicker Tyler Bass. The former state champion at Dutch Fork connected on aContinue Reading
Coldwell Banker’s Irmo/Lake Murray office hosted the 11th annual Sharing God’s Love BBQ Fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7464 Woodrow St. in Irmo. The event featured pulled pork barbecue with all the fixings in exchange for donations to Sharing God’s Love. Guests could enjoy their meals at the officeContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department, the Town of Irmo, and the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation invited families and community members to join the Town’s police officers and Town officials for Irmo’s 2026 National Night Out on Tuesday, October 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Moore Park, located at 7473Continue Reading
The RCSD-hosted mini-festival was one of thousands held across the country By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Braving the wind and the rain: Moms, dads, children, grandparents, churches, local food venders, craftsmen, community outreach and service organizations and throngs of Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) deputies including Sheriff Leon Lott andContinue Reading
Free weekend events will honor five decades of conservation and community support Congaree National Park will celebrate its 50th anniversary October 17-18 with a weekend of free events honoring its history and role in protecting South Carolina’s natural heritage. Known as “the green heart of South Carolina,” the park preservesContinue Reading
National competition will bring 150 top anglers to the region October 15-17 Lake Murray will welcome approximately 150 of the nation’s top kayak anglers October 15-17 for the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship presented by Native Watercraft. Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC), the three-day championship will bringContinue Reading