Rising multi-sport athlete Luke Sevilla of Irmo achieved a milestone by securing his 300th career wrestling victory at this year’s Carolina Invitational Middle School State Wrestling Championships. Representing Irmo Middle School, Luke was the only boys’ wrestler from the program to qualify for the event. Sevilla scored two victories beforeContinue Reading
My insurance agent requested our investigative assistance concerning an unusual issue and my findings were stunning. His rural client, who had an excellent driving record, was upset that her automobile rates spiked 22 percent. Upon contacting insurance brokers, he learned third parties mysteriously determined her speeding, braking, and driving exceededContinue Reading
Mary’s Mobile Market has announced its 2025 Artisan Market dates. Mark your calendars for a season of local artistry, treats, and fun. The kickoff event will be held March 2, at Moore Park at 7473 Church Street, Irmo. They’ll be setting up shop near Shelter 1 and the Prisma HealthContinue Reading
On February 7, the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo welcomed as speaker Dr. Kaaren Wells Hampton. Hampton is the Principal of Irmo High School International School for the Arts. Highlights of Hampton’s presentation included a snapshot of the school’s current status and a look into future projects and goals. Hampton previouslyContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – Music lovers, mark your calendars! The Town of Irmo is gearing up for its inaugural Spring Concert Series, “Irmo Town Limits,” presented by State Farm. The concert series will take place at the Prisma Health Amphitheater at Moore Park (7473 Church St.), featuring three Friday night concertsContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The first trip in a decade to the state girls basketball semifinals was denied Monday to Dutch Fork. The Lady Silver Foxes fell 57-47 to J.L. Mann in the third round of the Class 5A Upper State playoffs. In ending Dutch Fork’s season and 9-game winningContinue Reading
The Chapin Theatre Company is bringing the iconic Broadway musical Chicago to life, with Maggie Baker taking center stage as the ambitious and cunning Roxie Hart. The story follows Roxie, a chorus girl who shoots a furniture salesman and becomes a media sensation during her trial, navigating the world ofContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Capital City/Lake Murray Country proudly celebrates Rick Lackland, Director of Sales & Marketing at DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia, for being named Sales/Marketing/Catering Employee of the Year at the 2025 Stars of the Hospitality Industry Awards, presented by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA). This prestigiousContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The start of the Coastal Plain League season is still three months away. However, the Lexington County Blowfish remains active in their involvement in community activities. This past week’s luncheon at the VIP room saw co-owner Bill Shanahan talked about the number of upcoming events theyContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The first post-Tim Whipple boys basketball season at Irmo last week ended last week. The Yellow Jackets lost 46-41 at Berkeley in the second round of the Class 5A Division II Lower State playoffs. Irmo had a 12-11 lead at the end of the first quarter.Continue Reading
Davida Price, School District Five’s Coordinator of Youth and Family Services (4K), has been awarded the 2025 State Service Award by the South Carolina Early Childhood Association (SCECA). The SCECA State Service Award is given to an individual who has gone above and beyond to aid the South Carolina EarlyContinue Reading