School District Five has named Allen Knotts the Interim Chief Operations Officer for the district. He will replace Dr. Gerald Gary who is leaving the district to become superintendent for the Sumter School District. Knotts has been serving the district since August 2022 as Director of Facilities. Before joining theContinue Reading
IRMO — Live music returns to Moore Park as the Irmo Town Limits Free Concert Series kicks off three consecutive Friday nights of entertainment, food, and community fun. The free concert series invites residents and visitors to gather beginning at 5 p.m., with gates opening off Church Street for anContinue Reading
IRMO — The Irmo Police Department has joined a new regional effort aimed at strengthening mental health support for officers through the “aRe yoU OK?” (R U OK) Initiative. The program is a collaboration between The Haven SC and local law enforcement agencies, including the West Columbia Police Department andContinue Reading
SPRING HILL — The Miss Spring Hill Pageant recently presented a $2,000 donation to Lighthouse for Life, supporting the organization’s mission to combat human trafficking and assist survivors. The contribution will help fund educational initiatives aimed at prevention, as well as provide critical resources for survivors working to rebuild theirContinue Reading
IRMO — Car enthusiasts and families alike will gather at Moore Park on April 19 for the return of the Speed & Beauty Concours d’Elegance 2026, a longtime community tradition celebrating its 41st year. The event, scheduled from noon to 4 p.m., is hosted by the Porsche Club of AmericaContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is welcoming spring with a full slate of events designed to combine family fun, conservation, and hands-on gardening inspiration throughout the second quarter of 2026. President and CEO Tommy Stringfellow emphasized that each visit helps support wildlife care locally and globally, whether guests are attending events,Continue Reading
The Meeting Street Music Festival is set to return April 17–18, bringing a free, two-day celebration of live music, food, and community to Meeting Street in West Columbia. This year’s lineup features 11 bands performing across multiple stages, covering genres from bluegrass and jazz to pop, rock, and country. NationallyContinue Reading
By Brayden Rollins If your home’s exterior looks like it’s been dusted in yellow-green powder for the last month, you’re not alone. Every spring, homeowners across Irmo and the Dutch Fork area watch helplessly as pine pollen coats everything in sight — cars, patio furniture, driveways, and especially the sidingContinue Reading
IRMO – The Nike Creased Skateboard Tour rolled into Irmo on Tuesday, April 7, making a stop at the Irmo Skate Park in Rawls Creek Park. The tour features 10 professional skateboarders traveling along the East Coast to promote the launch of the redesigned Nike Air Force 1, created specificallyContinue Reading
Cleo Floyd-Johnstone, a student at Dutch Fork High School, will represent the title of Miss Ballentine’s Teen in the Miss South Carolina Pageant this summer. This marks Floyd-Johnstone’s second year competing within the Miss South Carolina Organization, where she has already seen significant success. Last year, as Miss Greenwood’s Teen,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA – Harbison Community Center will host its fourth annual Touch-A-Truck event on April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at Columbiana Centre. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of emergency vehicles, along with food, music, and activities for all ages. The event will take place at 100 ColumbianaContinue Reading