A Columbia man arrested Friday morning is accused of shooting a ride service driver he followed after a road rage incident in a hotel parking lot. Kenneth Lewis Trogdon, 36, is charged with attempted murder, shooting into a vehicle and other gun charges, according to arrest warrants. “BasedContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation (IPDCF) is excited to announce its preparations for “Shop with a Cop” scheduled for Thursday, December 9, 2021, and Thursday, December 16, 2021, from 2:00-5:00 PM. “Shop with a Cop” is a program to assist our friends and neighbors in our community by adoptingContinue Reading
SFC. John Hendricks was sworn in as the Assistant Chief of Police of the Irmo Police Department on Friday, Nov. 12.The ceremony was held in the Irmo Veterans Park and was directed by Chief Bobby Dale. Hendricks received the promotion of Major along with his new title. Hendrick’s family andContinue Reading
Mimms Contracting is excited to announce that they have hired Reid Radtke as the newest member of the team. Reid serves as the Director of Operations. Originally from New York, Reid graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has since served in various leadership capacities for nearly four decades. Reid wasContinue Reading
By Chris Carter IRONMAN: The word or title itself evokes figurative images of tough men, the toughest of the tough. Not necessarily the best of the best or even the bravest of the brave, though most truly iron-tough men are both the best at something and brave beyond their peers:Continue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Suicide awareness-intervention experts Dale Brown and Dr. Brenda Richards Brown conducted suicide prevention training for students at Benedict College, local seminarians, and others at Reinartz Hall – Christ Chapel of the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Columbia, Nov. 6. The training developed by LifeSource and hostedContinue Reading
Sea Pro Boats, LLC has announced that will be spending $3.7 million to create 50 new jobs in Newberry County. The expansion is expected to be completed by Spring of 2022 for the center console fishing boat manufacturer. They have been in business for more than 30 years and theContinue Reading
After a two-year hiatus, Columbia Children’s Theatre’s holiday favorite, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, is back by popular demand! Join the entire Herdman clan as they crash, bash, smash, and sing their way to the true meaning of Christmas. This production is filled with many of Columbia Children’s Theatre’s outstanding professional actors, along withContinue Reading
Union United Methodist Church is preparing to host the full production of their long-standing tradition, the 28th annual drive-through living nativity, “The Living Christmas Story.” This event will take place Friday through Sunday, December 3-5, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night. For over 20 years now, theContinue Reading
Friarsgate Skatepark Committee and ULSA are working to provide a skateboarding program free to children that attend the after-school program. We are currently seeking donations of new and used skateboard equipment, helmets, and $1,200 to build skate features in the parking lot until the skatepark is completed. The Friarsgate SkateparkContinue Reading
Lake Murray Country’s Christmas Light Boat Parade, sponsored by Nephron Pharmaceuticals and Stewart Landing, will be held on December 4th. Join in the fun at the Lexington Park Site at the Lake Murray Dam; gates open at 4:30 pm. Pack a picnic dinner, listen to Christmas carols and enjoy theContinue Reading