The Criminal Investigations Division of the Irmo Police Department is currently working on a rash of vehicle break-ins within the New Friarsgate Neighborhood. It appears multiple individuals are involved and every car that was “broken” into was unlocked. Money, cell phones and guns have been taken out of these unlockedContinue Reading
The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that Ronnie Wessinger, Athletic Director at Chapin High School has been recognized as a Certified Master Athletic Administrator. To earn this distinction, Wessinger has demonstrated exemplary knowledge, contributions and ongoing professional development in the field of interscholastic athletic administration.Continue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will host his annual bus tour from August 14-17, 2023, where he will travel throughout South Carolina’s Second Congressional District making stops at local businesses, schools, and organizations. “Each August I host an annual bus tour where I visit all five counties across the Second CongressionalContinue Reading
US Congressman Joe Wilson visited the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon on Wednesday, August 9 held at the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Brian Cox of Cox Family BBQ shared a jar of his special sauce with the Congressman. Cox Family BBQ is located in the Shoppers Walk atContinue Reading
Unbound Dance Company will present Unbeing, its third consecutive annual show August 25 and 26. Performances will be at 7 pm on both days at Dreher High School, 3319 Millwood Avenue, Columbia. Unbeing explores the process of stripping away the layers of our past to confront the raw truth ofContinue Reading
NoMa Warehouse has announced SolFest RollFest, a music and bicycle festival is back for its 3rd year, and will take place August 26 from 4 – 10 pm at NoMa Warehouse. A music and community event started by NoMa Warehouse in 2021, SolFest began as a micro-music festival hosted atContinue Reading
Lexington Richland District Five schools held their annual school year kick-off on Friday, August 11 at Irmo High School. All the district schools were represented along with their teachers and staff and awards were presented for 2023-24 Employee of the Year, Elizabeth Balog of Harbison West Elementary; District Teacher ofContinue Reading
The South Carolina Women’s Open will be held in Blythewood, South Carolina at Cobblestone Park Golf Club, August 11-13. This championship is an official LPGA Legends Tour points event. The South Carolina Women’s Open was established in 2018 by The Women’s South Carolina Golf Association and Rockin’ Double Bar Productions.Continue Reading
A wanted man died Wednesday afternoon after running away from Lexington County deputies. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has not publicly identified the man, pending notification of family members. “Work is already underway to confirm what happened in this situation and what caused the man’s death,” Lexington County Sheriff JayContinue Reading
Turning Pages SC will hold its 55th birthday bash, Dive into a Literary Feast, at River’s Edge Retreat on August 26 from 4 – 8 pm, The organization is commemorating more than five decades of empowering adults through the power of reading. Over the decades, Turning Pages SC has hadContinue Reading
Rylee Jeffcoat of Chapin was crowned Teen All-Star United States 2024, on the Savannah Theatre stage on July 29. Jeffcoat and the other contestants began their week on July 26 with meetings and rehearsals. They also attended the live production of “Rewind” at the Savannah Theatre, a Riverboat Dinner CruiseContinue Reading