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Bill Danielson, Mayor of the Town of Irmo, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2026 Small Cities Council. Danielson was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Kevin Kramer, Councilmember of Louisville, Kentucky.    “Being appointed to the National League of Cities Small CitiesContinue Reading

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Koger Center for the Arts will host SoulHAUS Sessions featuring Cecil J. Williams on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the conversation beginning at 6 p.m. The event will feature an intimate, one-on-one artist talk with Cecil J. Williams, renowned photographer, publisher,Continue Reading

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By Rick Abercrombie Tim Behling, CEO and Founder of Successteam Leadership Academy, spoke recently to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. Behling’s presentation familiarized Optimists with the organization’s role for 10 years in Aiken and served to announce plans to establish a location in Columbia. The Aiken academy meets atContinue Reading

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Each year, Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) conducts a four-day audit measuring the amount of visible litter along roadways in Lexington and Richland counties, and recent results show a decrease in litter levels. Known as the Community Litter Index, the audit is conducted by a six-person team with assistance fromContinue Reading

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The 5th annual Cola Rosé Shower returns on February 7 at Williams-Brice Stadium’s Traditions Club (1125 George Rogers Boulevard) from 3 to 7 p.m. This pink-powered event blends fun, fashion, and philanthropy while raising awareness of women’s health issues. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Individual tickets startContinue Reading

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Literacy SC closed out 2025 by welcoming more than 75 guests to Satterlee Hall at the historic Trinity Episcopal Cathedral for its first annual Read Aloud Brunch. The gathering brought together staff, volunteers, and supporters from across multiple counties and marked the launch of “Loretta’s Light,” the inaugural Loretta BecknerContinue Reading

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Crooked Creek Art League will offer three upcoming artist workshops that are open to the public. Each workshop provides hands-on instruction led by accomplished artists, with class sizes limited to ensure a quality experience. Upcoming workshops include: Prices vary by session, and registration is limited based on group size. FullContinue Reading

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By Thomas Grant Jr. The latest “Battle of Irmo” last Friday was more than another sporting event for bragging rights between the town’s archrival schools. By evening’s end, it was a loud celebration for host team Irmo in the “Temple of Doom”. The hyped fans witnessed their boys’ team upsetContinue Reading

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School District Five’s Magnet and Choice application period for the 2026–2027 school year is currently underway and will close at noon on January 28. An online application is required for each student interested in a Magnet Program or School of Choice and is available at lexrich5.novuschoice.com. Applicants may select upContinue Reading