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With the adoption of a new fireworks ordinance, Richland County Council is introducing major changes to the county’s fireworks laws. County council passed the ordinance March 7 with residents and businesses in mind, aiming to prevent negligence and mitigate loss or injury from the use of fireworks. With the updatedContinue Reading

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South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Irmo High School’s Bonnie Robinson as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for April. “Making sure the students of South Carolina have a strong foundation in financial literacy is one of the pillars of the Financial LiteracyContinue Reading

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By CT McDonald Some spring sports playoffs have completed, others are nearing the finals, and still others have just started this week. The lacrosse state finals completed last week at Irmo High School after both the girls and boys Chapin teams advanced to the semifinals but fell one game shortContinue Reading

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By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday reviewed final plans for a proposed new Town Hall during a workshop meeting. Larry Watts of Hybrid Engineering, developer for the project, gave some final recommendations on the project, which is estimated to cost between $3.5 and $3.8 million. The two-story buildingContinue Reading

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By Linda L. Warren, FSO – Public Affairs, Flotilla 12-3 Lake Murray Every year we read or hear about a fisherman who has gone missing on Lake Murray, only to be found hours or days later, sometimes in good shape, sometimes not. A Float Plan is one of the bestContinue Reading

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The Greater Columbia Rose Society’s Work Day will be May 6, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Prisma Health Richland Hospital located at 5 Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC 29203. The Rose Garden is in the front of the hospital by the water fountain. This will beContinue Reading

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Students from Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet participated in a virtual chat with a Broadway star! The 5th grade students spoke to Pearl Khwezi, who is currently starring as Nala in The Lion King on Broadway. They got to talk to the star for 45 minutes and ask her questionsContinue Reading

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The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce held its annual 2023 Spring Golf Tournament at Mid Carolina Club in Prosperity on Thursday, April 20.  The captain’s choice tournament is a favorite around the Midlands and was presented by Optus Bank. Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q provided dinner after the round.Continue Reading

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The Town of Irmo held the Irmo International Festival on Sunday, April 30 in the Community Park of Irmo.  Vendors represented different culinary delights from around the world. There was entertainment, dancing, face painting, balloons and lots of colorful costumes.Continue Reading

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The Rosewood Crawfish Festival will be held May 6. It recently announces its lineup of musicians for the 2023 event. Taking place at the SC State Fairgrounds, the festival will feature a Louisiana crawfish boil, food trucks, kid rides and amusements, and local art vendors. All proceeds raised by theContinue Reading

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Lexington-Richland School District Five is proud to celebrate School Lunch Hero Day on May 5. Between preparing healthy meals for America’s students, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals are true heroes. School Lunch Hero Day is held annuallyContinue Reading

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The Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo held their 37th annual golf tournament at Golden Hills Country Club in Lexington on Monday, May 1. The 9:30am shotgun captain’s choice tournament saw nearly 80 golfers tee-off in this fundraiser to support youth in the community. The platinum sponsor for the event wasContinue Reading

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Lexington County detectives are working to generate leads in the investigation of a Saturday morning shooting in Lexington. “Deputies responded to The Hidden Tavern on Wing Hill road around 2:20 Saturday morning after calls about a fight there,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “As they were on the way,Continue Reading