Families are invited to enjoy food, music, and fellowship at the Ballentine Community Picnic on Sunday, September 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Woodmen of the World Lodge, located at 2000 Johnson Marina Road in Chapin. The free event will feature a barbecue meal catered by Tim’s Catering,Continue Reading
By Robin All Over the past few weeks, we’ve focused on putting mechanics. Today, let’s take those same principles and apply them to one of golf’s most reliable short-game shots—the chip and run. This shot can be played with a 6- or 7-iron, or even a lofted fairway wood orContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie In a recent visit to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo, Mark Smyers, Executive Director of Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission, updated the audience on the status of development of the Saluda Shoals Greenway. The Greenway is ultimately a project that will flow from the Dam to a connectionContinue Reading
One of the Midlands’ most anticipated events is back on the calendar. Dining on the Dam, presented by Palmetto Renovations, will return Sunday, September 21, after its original spring date was postponed due to inclement weather. The Lexington Chamber of Commerce expects more than 1,000 guests to gather for theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For the third straight year, Irmo is off to a 3-0 start. After close victories against defending Class 3A champion Oceanside Collegiate and J.F. Byrnes, the Yellow Jackets dominated Butler (N.C.) 42-14 last Friday at W.C. Hawkins Stadium. A week after leaving the game against theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork either trailed or were tied with Ridge View last Friday for 47 minutes and 37.1 seconds. With 38.9 seconds left, quarterback Jaxon Knotts put the Silver Foxes ahead with a 25-yard touchdown run. The score capped a 13-play, 95-yard scoring drive in which theContinue Reading
On Saturday, Sept. 6, families and politicians gathered in Irmo to share stories and information about the fight against the fentanyl epidemic in the United States. Unveiling another billboard to help stir awareness, the Empty Chair symbolizes the loss of loved ones to Attorney General Allen Wilson talked about hisContinue Reading
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: A Financial Power of Attorney (FPOA) is one of the most important documents you can put in place to protect yourself and your loved ones. It allows you to appoint someone you trust—called your “agent”—to handle your financial and legal mattersContinue Reading
IRMO – The Town of Irmo hosted a community-wide celebration on Wednesday, September 3, at Friarsgate Park to honor the four Irmo Little League teams that competed in the 2025 Little League World Series. The event began at 6:30 p.m., with gates opening at 5:00 p.m. for vendors and volunteers.Continue Reading
We’ve talked before about finding the balance point—or “sweet spot”—of the putter, and how keeping the wrists quiet under pressure helps your nerves and consistency. We’ve also reminded you that “never up, never in” is as true as it gets—putts left short never drop. Today’s focus is on one ofContinue Reading
The University of South Carolina has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2025, highlighting its commitment to supporting more than 10,000 faculty and staff across the USC system. “Our university is able to fulfill its educational mission only through the dedicated contributions of our excellentContinue Reading