Columbia, S.C. – American Legion Post 174 held a Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 25, in the parking lot of the Hardee’s location on Piney Grove Road. The ceremony opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation led by Pleshette Murray, followed by opening remarks fromContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – One of the Midlands’ most beloved summer traditions will return Saturday, July 4, 2026, as Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration lights up the sky with fireworks launched from Spence Island and Dreher Island. Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC), the annual patriotic eventContinue Reading
St. Paul AME Church in Irmo will be hosting a Mental Health Awareness: Family Fun Day May 30 from 10 am – 2pm. The event will feature free mental health resources, a blood drive, a vendor festival, a free Zumba session at 10:30 am, a free clothing pantry, and food.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For the 21st consecutive season—and 11th in Lexington County—summer will once again feature Coastal Plain League action from the Lexington County Blowfish. The new season kicks off Thursday on the road against the Florence Flamingos. On Friday, the Blowfish officially open their home schedule against theContinue Reading
Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet teacher Christa Edwards and student Wynter Still have been named the Teacher and Student of the Month for the Irmo Chamber of Commerce. Principal Karey Fisher said, “Ms. Edwards is a kindergarten teacher at our school and is also our Teacher of the Year. SheContinue Reading
Julie Klemz, Harbison West Elementary School’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year and founder of the school’s “Casual for a Cause” fundraiser, was inspired by an idea she encountered during a dental appointment last summer. She noticed someone wearing a T-shirt promoting the idea of dressing casually for a meaningful causeContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Gray Collegiate Academy softball continues to streak its way towards repeating as Class 4A champion. The undefeated Lady War Eagles were a victory away Wednesday from a third state title appearance in four years. They will face South Florence in Wednesday’s Lower State final. The LadyContinue Reading
95 Lexington-Richland School District Five students have been named South Carolina Junior Scholars for the 2025-2026 school year. Developed by the South Carolina Department of Education during the 1985-1986 school year, the SC Junior Scholars program is designed to identify eighth grade students with exceptional academic talent based on PSATContinue Reading
Five District Five students have been awarded the South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. The students will receive up to $24,000 in yearly scholarships (up to $6000 a year for four years) to attend a Teaching Fellows Institution in South Carolina. Each Fellow agrees to teach in South Carolina one year forContinue Reading
Spring Hill High senior Mason Blevins signed a contract to work with Blanchard Machinery April 27. He is a senior in the Automotive Training program at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies. He applied for the Power Technician position in the Think Big program at Blanchard Machinery and was hired.Continue Reading
Two more students from School District Five have earned National Merit Scholarships. Vivian Garcia (Chapin High) and Hunter Taylor (Dutch Fork High) were named winners of this year’s National Merit $2,500 Scholarships. National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) finances most of these single-payment National Merit $2500 Scholarships. Corporations and company foundationsContinue Reading