By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo football was scheduled to close out the preseason last Friday with two, 12-minute quarters against Eastside in the Chapin Kickoff Classic. Incoming lightning cut short the scrimmage by over nine minutes. Before the stoppage, the Yellow Jackets led 14-0 over the Eagles. Running back AmireContinue Reading
August 17, 1929 — August 8, 2025Chapin Melba Jean Blevins, 95, of Chapin, passed away on August 8, 2025, at Generations of Irmo. Funeral Services was held at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home The family received friends one hour prior to the service at theContinue Reading
When’s the last time you picked up your fishing rod? If you’re looking to relax on the water while giving back to nature, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) invites you to take part in their annual Plishing Challenge this summer. Plishing combines the Swedish phrase “plocka upp” (meaning “pickContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie Victoria McKenna, Director of Development for Ezekiel Ministries, spoke August 8 to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. Ezekiel enjoys financial and in-person support from more than 40 local churches. Its inspiration comes from Ezekiel 37:10; “So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath entered them;Continue Reading
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina State Museum has announced the return of its Harvesting Heritage event series, beginning with Harvesting Heritage: Changing Tides on Thursday, August 22, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. This year’s opening program will honor the past and future of creativity, innovation, and artistry in Black foodwaysContinue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA – The Multiples of the Midlands (MoM) Club will host its fall/winter consignment sale on Saturday, August 23, from 7 a.m. to noon at St. David’s Lutheran Church, 132 St. David’s Church Road, West Columbia. The sale will feature a wide variety of gently used items, including infantContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The road to the Little League Baseball World Series champion has taken an upward climb for Irmo Little League. Summerlin South (Nevada) scored a run in the Bottom 7th to hand Irmo the 1-0 defeat. It was just the second loss in 14 post-season games forContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina State Fair is now hiring for its 12-day run, October 8–19, at the S.C. State Fairgrounds. Temporary positions are available across a variety of areas, offering a chance to work behind the scenes at one of the state’s largest annual events. Those interested can exploreContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina State Fair will host its annual Flash Sale on Monday, August 25, offering the lowest admission prices of the season during this one-day-only event. The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. exclusively online at scstatefair.org/flashsale. This year’s fair theme, “Harvesting Happiness,” invites guestsContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the north end of Riverfront Park (4122 River Drive) will reopen on August 23, following improvements to the concrete path along the lower trail. The upgrades are designed to enhance accessibility, safety, and the overall visitor experience.Continue Reading
Putting Tips with Robin All, PGA Life Member Last week, we emphasized the importance of striking the ball on the sweet spot (the balance point of the putter face) to improve both direction and distance control. This week, let’s consider the difference—and possible results—between the wrist tap and the shoulderContinue Reading