By Thomas Grant Jr. It was three years ago when Irmo Little League finished runner-up at the Junior League Softball World Series in Kirkland, Wash. As of Wednesday, the Southeast Region representative looked to secure a place in bracket play out of Pool A. It had a 2-1 record enteringContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It’s an important final week of the regular season for the Lexington County Blowfish. With four games left, the Blowfish look to maintain their playoff position in the Coastal Plain League West Division. It trailed 3 ½ games to frontrunner Forest City, against whom they areContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Leisure time for Marion Reeves outside his Irmo residence puts him in a reflective mood. He remembers playing baseball not too far down Kennerly Road. He talks fondly about his days attending and playing sports at then-Rich Lex School, the all-black school where Dutch Fok ElementaryContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The University of South Carolina women’s basketball team will have to wait until 2026 for forward Ashlyn Watkin’s return. Last week, the Cardinal Newman graduate announced her plans to miss the upcoming season. She’s continuing her recovery from an ACL injury suffered on Jan. 5 againstContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo Little League will get to defend its United States championship Friday night at the Senior League Baseball World Series in Easley. The Southeast Region champions won two games to reach the tournament semifinal and U.S. title game. After a first-round bye, it opened play MondayContinue Reading
By Robin All, Life Member – PGA of America This week, I’m not going to tell you what you should do—but what you should stop doing! Take a look at that picture of the young golfer with great form. That kind of posture and balance only comes from hours andContinue Reading
New Hope Church recently collected 139 new stuffed animals to donate to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to place in patrol cars, give to School Resource Officers (SROs), and to have on hand in their offices for use to comfort children who are traumatized due to a variety of issuesContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – As the new school year approaches, the Irmo community is invited to come together in faith and encouragement during a special Community Prayer Night on Monday, August 4, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Prisma Health Amphitheater in Moore Park. This uplifting evening of prayer andContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – Mark your calendars and bring the whole family—National Night Out is returning to Moore Park on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.! Hosted by the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation, this free community event is all about strengthening the bond between neighbors and local lawContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Food Network personality and “Bar Rescue” star Chef Brian Duffy is heading back to Columbia for the 2026 Southeastern BBQ Showdown, once again serving as a celebrity judge. “We’re excited to welcome Chef Brian Duffy back to Columbia,” said Miriam Atria, President and CEO of Capital City/LakeContinue Reading
IRMO – School District Five recently wrapped up its annual Elementary Summer Reading Camp with a joyful celebration on July 17. The five-week program, designed to strengthen literacy skills and foster a love of reading, culminated with student presentations that highlighted their growth in both reading and writing. During theContinue Reading