Rick passed away on February 26, 2025. Rick was the first hockey director at the original Iceland USA which later became The Plex, from 2001 to 2010. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Rick (Rammer) Ramaley coached former long time NHL players Brooks Orpik and Brian Gionta during their youth careers. RickContinue Reading
Five K-9s from three S.C. LE agencies perished in 2024 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Deceased K-9s with the Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Department have been honored with a beautiful new memorial statue in RCSD’s memorial garden in front of RCSD headquarters in Columbia. The statue was officially unveiled, Thursday,Continue Reading
BLYTHEWOOD, SC — The 14th Annual Rainbow Restoration Charity Golf Classic teed off on Wednesday, May 14 at Cobblestone Park Golf Club, continuing its mission to support families facing stage IV cancer. Since its founding, the tournament has raised over $750,000, directly benefiting 35 families throughout the years. Organized byContinue Reading
SCDNR Director Mullikin delivers commencement address at Coastal Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), delivered the commencement address to the gathered graduating students, friends, family, alumni, and faculty of Coastal Carolina University’s (CCU) College of Science and HonorsContinue Reading
I have served the Town of Irmo through the Okra Strut Commission for a number of years. During that time, I’ve served with Mike Ward as Okra Strut Commission Chair. He has done an incredible and selfless job of organizing all aspects of the Strut, even through the last hurricaneContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five is participating in the Summer Break Cafe Program during June and July. The district is aware of the importance of providing nutritious food for children during school and the summer. All children up to the age of 18 years old can participate in theContinue Reading
IRMO – Dutch Fork Elementary Academy of Environmental Sciences has earned recertification as a Green Step School through the Green Steps program. Dutch Fork Elementary Academy of Environmental Sciences has been a certified Green Steps School for 11 years. They earned their recertification by establishing and maintaining model quality sustainabilityContinue Reading
The Coldstream Home Owners Association recently chose the May 2025 Yard of the Month. Located at 202 Nine Alters Ct., this fine example of urban landscaping adds to the geomorphology of the Cold Stream subdivision.Continue Reading
Boys of Summer Jackson Dennis stealing a base on opening day of Irmo Little LeagueContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders As we age, we all experience tiers of deterioration in various ways, such as hearing, walking, or memory loss. When we realize that we have begun forgetting important things more frequently, we and those around us may become concerned. We have learned that many degenerative diseases mayContinue Reading
Caregiving Agreement By: Lisa Hostetler Brown, Certified Elder Law Attorney*, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: As an elder law attorney, one of the most complex issues I help families address is caregiving — especially when a loved one steps in to provide ongoing support for an aging parent or relative. While it’sContinue Reading