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The Coldstream community has selected the June 2026 Yard of the Month, honoring the home at 207 Berwick Road for its outstanding curb appeal and well-maintained landscape.Continue Reading

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The South Carolina Philharmonic has announced a free outdoor concert, John Williams’ America, June 6 at 7 pm at Finlay Park. Presented by the City of Columbia, the event celebrates the SC Phil’s return to the park. The program honors the legacy of composer John Williams, featuring a selection ofContinue Reading

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Open Letter I happen to be following a school bus on Coldstream Drive few days ago and the bus made four stops between Nursery Rd and Bush River Road. It was annoying to wait every 500 or so yards while the bus let out 2-3 students each stop. I wasContinue Reading

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The graduating class of 1966 at Eau Claire High School will hold their 60th reunion June 6 at Wings & Ale located on Bush River Road in Columbia. The event will run from 6 – 10 pm. Dress is casual and everyone is on their own for drinks and food.Continue Reading

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West Columbia, S.C., June 2, 2026 – During the 1st half of 2026, Midlands area animal rescue organizations were awarded Promoting Animal Welfare (PAW) grants by local non-profit, Southern Paw Partners, Inc. dba Thrifty Paws Boutique in West Columbia, S.C. They include: Animal Protection League, Arcadia Animal Rescue, Basset RescueContinue Reading

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The African American Historical Society of Irmo (AAHSI) proudly invites the community to honor the past and inspire the future at the 6th Annual Irmo Juneteenth Celebration. This family-friendly event will take place on Friday, June 19, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Moore Park, located at 7473 Church Street. While Juneteenth recognizesContinue Reading

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(Photo by Lexington County Blowfish) Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon and Lexington County Blowfish co-owner Bill Shanahan By Thomas Grant Jr. This weekend will see the Lexington County Blowfish take up another team moniker for a worthy cause. Add the Cowfish to the latest jersey promotionContinue Reading

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Irmo Little League went 2-0 in winning the South Carolina District 3 Coaches Pitch softball tournament this past weekend. They won by the scores of 13-3 over Trenholm Blue and 22-10 over Trenholm Red. Up next is the state tournament at Blue Ridge Little League starting June 11. The IrmoContinue Reading

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The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) has announced the official launch of its newly redesigned website, SCPediatricAlliance.com, created to provide a more engaging, accessible, and informative online experience for families looking for pediatric care. The new website serves as a centralized hub for SCPA initiatives, like the recent launch ofContinue Reading

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The Town of Irmo has named Inga Whelchel as its Employee of the Quarter. Nominated by Major John Hendricks, Assistant Chief of Police, Whelchel was selected through her outstanding contributions, unwavering professionalism, and positive impact on the entire team. As the Senior Administrative Assistant, Whelchel demonstrates exceptional performance every day.Continue Reading

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School District Five has recognized students who earned academic certificates from Midlands Technical College (MTC) through the district’s Dual Enrollment program during the 2025–2026 school year. The students successfully completed an 18-credit-hour sequence of college coursework while still in high school, earning credentials that carry full academic credit and areContinue Reading

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Five School District Five students were graduated from Project SEARCH May 19. Project SEARCH is a one-year program where School District Five partners with Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital and allows students with special needs to gain job skills and solve work based problems as they rotate through different departmentsContinue Reading

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By Rick Abercrombie Lieutenant Lee Barrett, a member of Lexington Sheriff’s Department Community Action Team, was a recent speaker at St. Andrews Optimists’ breakfast meeting. Lt. Barrett first rendered a broad “macro” picture of the Department’s coverage and then listed a variety of services offered. The County does not houseContinue Reading