by George Nader Lamar ‘Kid Fire’ Parks will be inducted into the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame on April 24, 2024 at a ceremony in the Airport Sheraton Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. His professional career lasted from 1988 until 1993. Parks began his amateur career atContinue Reading
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Brig. Gen. Kenyon Bell became the new Ogden Air Logistics Complex commander during an Aug. 17 change of command ceremony at the base. In his welcome speech, Bell said he’s looking forward to being commander and to “advancing the nation’s business through the workContinue Reading
The Spirit of Lake Murray was spotted heading to the water last week near Agnew Lake Services. The cruise vessel has been undergoing an extensive overhaul from the waterline up and the plan is for the sea-worthy vessel to be included in the Lake Murray Christmas Light Boat Parade toContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Since 1929, aspiring youth baseball players have found a home to compete with the South Carolina American Legion. With chapters throughout the Palmetto State, it has seen numerous alumnus go on to play either college or Major League Baseball. The list of renowned former South CarolinaContinue Reading
School District Five Nursing Supervisor Joanna Stanek has been selected to participate in a brand-new Public School Nurse Leadership program created by the University of South Carolina College of Nursing, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), and the South Carolina Department of Education. Stanek is oneContinue Reading
Dutch Fork Middle School won its 9th PAC Conference Championship in 13 years by defeating Irmo Middle School on October 25. Photo by GoFlashWin.comContinue Reading
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church invites the community to a free night of comedy on November 10 as they host Focus on the . The free event is titled Love, Laugh, Pursue. The night will offer attendees a chance to unplug from the busyness of life and enjoy an evening ofContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies have arrested a 19-year-old from Blythewood accused of firing shots that injured a man in a restaurant parking lot last summer. Trennis Lakeith Sumpter Jr. is charged with attempted murder, criminal conspiracy and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives haveContinue Reading
Local elections are the most important elections you will participate in, period. Your local representation has an exponentially important impact on your day-to-day life, more so than state, federal or global politics ever will. Aside from that, if you choose to uphold your civic duty to vote, the people youContinue Reading
Robins Pet Grooming in Irmo started their business in October 2013. They celebrated their 10th anniversary and are ever so grateful for all their great customers and friends who made it possible. Robins Pet Grooming is located at 1009 B, Kinley Road, Irmo, SC. 29063 Robins Pet Grooming is lookingContinue Reading
Mayoral candidate Bill Danielson was at the Irmo trunk or treat handing out candy in the community park of Irmo with Chief of Police Bobby Dale, Lt. Andrea Grinstead, Town Administration Renee Caviness and Angie Reyes. The event was held October 31, and organized by the Irmo events committee.Continue Reading