Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult after 5 p.m. following concerns over disruptive “teen takeover” gatherings The City of Columbia has adopted a permanent Unaccompanied Minors Policy for Finlay Park, requiring anyone 17 years old or younger to be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or responsibleContinue Reading
Bryan Ritter led the Irmo Town Council in the Pledge of Allegiance for their meeting June 16 at the Municipal Building. Afterwards, Ritter was presented with the Air Force flag that has flown at the Veterans Park in Irmo. Ritter joined the United States Air Force 21 October 1980, heContinue Reading
For 78 students, the future is bright after graduating from the Adult Education program in School District Five May 28 at Irmo High School’s Center for the Arts. These graduates all have a unique story. During the ceremony, graduates were recognized for their individual accomplishments and the unique paths theyContinue Reading
Property owners have until Sept. 21 to appeal assessments ahead of 2026 tax calculations Richland County is notifying thousands of property owners about changes in the assessed value of their property ahead of the 2026 tax year. The Richland County Assessor’s Office will begin mailing notices June 23 toContinue Reading
Richland County held a groundbreaking July 15 for a new fire house located in Ballentine. The new fire station will be located at 11809 Broad River Road. The facility will improve emergency response and public safety services in the Ballentine community and surrounding areas. The Columbia-Richland Fire Department will beContinue Reading
Pictured from left are St. Andrews Woman’s Club members Phyllis Plyler, Jane Jeffcoat, and Libby Overcash presenting a donation check to Chris Derajtys of the Carolina Wildlife Center. The St. Andrews Woman’s Club recently showed its support for local wildlife conservation efforts by donating funds and needed supplies to theContinue Reading
Photo: Mayor Bill Danielson stands alongside Youngs Chapel Level Up Summer Camp Director Mrs. Harriet Abraham and all the children that attend this weeks camp Youngs Chapel Level Up Summer Camp was held this week at Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus. The free summer camp was for ages 6-12 andContinue Reading
(Photos by Irmo Little League) By Thomas Grant Jr. The Irmo Little League sent two more teams to state tournament. Both the Gold and Green teams reached the finals of the 8,9,10 S.C. District 3 All-Star Baseball Tournament held at Friarsgate Park. The Gold team opened the tournament with aContinue Reading
Nora Hanson, a rising Junior at Dutch Fork High, competed at the Battle of Atlanta World Karate Championships June 18 – 20. Hanson won first place in the 16 – 17 Girls Black Belt Double Elimination Point Sparring Division, the 16 – 17 Girls Black Belt Point Sparring Division, andContinue Reading
Luxury Clothier Pearce Bespoke-Charlotte provides the custom jackets for the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame By Ward Carson Saturday night, June 6, at Fort Jackson was one I will never forget. Pearce Bespoke Charlotte provided the custom jackets for inductees into the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame inducteesContinue Reading
Salute to 250 Day on June 27 features grand opening of American Battleground exhibition, live music, hands-on activities and new planetarium show The South Carolina State Museum will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with Salute to 250 Day on June 27, offering free general admission from 10Continue Reading