Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony March 13 for its new Midlands Clean Tech Accelerator Lab in Columbia. The Clean Tech Accelerator is designed to provide job training and placement opportunities, preparing participants for careers in the growing clean energy sector. Qualifying traineesContinue Reading
For many years, the Health & Wellness Community Service Program (CSP) has led an initiative to support local schools by providing sanitary products for students in need. These essential items are often not covered by traditional assistance programs, yet they remain a basic necessity for many students. At its FebruaryContinue Reading
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is accepting applications for a new pilot initiative within its Life Jacket Loaner Program. The pilot will introduce digital checkout technology designed to make borrowing life jackets for a day or weekend easier and more accessible for boaters. Organizations such asContinue Reading
The Koger Center for the Arts has announced the headliners for the first Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a lineup of free outdoor concerts sponsored in part by the Levitt Foundation. Concerts will be held on the Plaza Stage on the Koger Center’s front lawn from 5–7 p.m. In theContinue Reading
Pictured are Messenger Dave Brown, Optimist Club President David Kafitz, Messenger Gordan Brown, and Andy Broughton. Each of the speakers received a copy of the Optimist Creed. By Rick Abercrombie On February 13 St. Andrews Optimists enjoyed the message of Andy Brughton and a pair of his protégés. Broughton isContinue Reading
In honor of American Heart Month, members of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club were encouraged to wear red and/or their red dress pins during the club’s February meeting to help raise awareness about heart disease and women’s heart health.Continue Reading
The St. Andrews Woman’s Club (SAWC) will host its 2026 Bunco Fundraiser March 12 from 6–8:30 p.m. at the Saluda Shoals River Center. Tickets are $30 and include entry into the Bunco games, chances to win prizes, beverages, snacks and the opportunity to bid on local silent auction items. BuncoContinue Reading
Troop 91 from Irmo participated in the “Scouting for Food” drive to help restock the shelves of Sharing God’s Love. Sharing God’s Love received more than 1300 pounds of food items and cash donations of $844. “Troop 91 has helped to fill-up our food pantry,” said Richie Eisenman of SharingContinue Reading
Pictured are Heather Ginn, who received a copy of the Optimist Creed, and speaker sponsor Buck Wilson. By Rick Abercrombie Heather Ginn, Campaign Development Manger for Blood Cancer United (BCU), spoke to St. Andrews Optimists February 20. BCU is the new name for the older Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. TheContinue Reading
The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club has named Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet fifth grader Allison Reyes Andres as its February Student of the Month. Seven Oaks Principal Dr. Angie Slatton presented the honor, sharing numerous testimonials from teachers highlighting Allison’s character, leadership and commitment to her school community. “From beingContinue Reading
IRMO – The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new member to its business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Chamber House for LegalShield. Venus Powers, an Independent Associate with LegalShield, hosted the event and shared information about the company’s services. LegalShield provides legal service plans directlyContinue Reading