By Ken Gasque Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo Nick Kessler, General Manager at Gamecock Sports Properties (Learfield), addressed Rotary Club of Lake Murray/Irmo regarding the shifting economic landscape of college athletics, specifically focusing on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the SEC ecosystem. The Business of College Sports Kessler detailedContinue Reading
Pictured are Optimist Club President David Kafitz and Dr. Campbell, who received a copy of the Optimist Creed. By Rick Abercrombie Dr. Joel Campbell, representing USC’s Joseph F. Rice School of Law, spoke September 18 to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. Dr. Campbell manages USC’s Family and Small BusinessContinue Reading
Performance of ‘Gypsy: A Musical Fable’ to benefit community projects The St. Andrews Woman’s Club (SAWC) will host a fundraiser Thursday, October 15, at Columbia’s Town Theatre featuring a performance of Gypsy: A Musical Fable. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the curtain rising at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The winning ways in region play continued for 4-time defending Class 5A champion Dutch Fork. The 28-7 win over Lexington was the 16th consecutive victory for the Silver Foxes. It was also their 14th straight in region play, improving to 50-2 since 2015. Running back QuintinContinue Reading
According to Wallace, once you decide to run with the bulls, there are a few rules to follow: Hofer and Wallace traveled to Pamplona, Spain, to experience the famous San Fermín Festival, held each year from July 7 through July 14. The festival’s biggest attraction is the Encierro, better known as the RunningContinue Reading
Representative Nathan Ballentine recently spent some time with Cub Scout Pack 870 in Chapin. He is currently campaigning to continue serving the Irmo-Chapin community in the South Carolina State House. “For years, I’ve had the honor of serving you and your family in Columbia where experience matters,” Ballentine said. “I’veContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A 3-game road trip to open the 2026 season comes to an end Friday for Dutch Fork. The 4-time defending champion Dutch Fork will visit first-time opponent Lucy Beckham in Mount Pleasant. Dutch Fork (2-0) is coming off a 56-14 win over Spartanburg. It was theContinue Reading
Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson spoke Aug. 21 to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo, discussing several ongoing issues and projects involving the Town of Irmo. Danielson provided an update on topics currently before the Town Council before opening the floor for a question-and-answer session with club members.Continue Reading
Pictured are Optimist Club President David Kafitz and Miranda Creech, who received a copy of the Optimist Creed. By Rick Abercrombie The August 14 speaker at the St. Andrews Optimist Club breakfast meeting was Miranda Creech.The speaker is the Director of Family Engagement and Support for Growing Hope, an organizationContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie At the August 7 meeting of St. Andrews Optimists, the Club heard a presentation by Chris Manley, Director of the McGregor Presbyterian Preschool and by Beth Reilly, representing District 5 as a Certified Teacher Mentor. Reilly’s field of expertise is in Special Education. The number “three” holdsContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — State Rep. Nathan Ballentine, representing South Carolina House District 71, gave members of the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo an inside look at state government, tax relief, redistricting, and the growing transportation challenges facing the Midlands. Ballentine, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, discussed severalContinue Reading
The River Springs Elementary PTO is inviting businesses, families, and community members to join together through a new initiative called Gator Goodies, a teacher and staff appreciation program designed to celebrate the educators who make a difference every day. Each month, a local business, family, or individual can sponsor GatorContinue Reading
Pictured are Optimist Club President David Kafitz, speaker sponsor Kerry Driggers, and Adina Maynard, who received a copy of the Optimist Creed. By Rick Abercrombie Adina Maynard, a highly experienced career nurse, spoke July 24 to St. Andrews Optimists. Maynard worked in the field of oncology and witnessed firsthand aContinue Reading
South Carolina’s rapid growth is creating new challenges for protecting the state’s natural resources, but the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is expanding conservation, planning and education efforts. That was the message delivered recently to the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo by Anna Huckabee Smith, Certified Wildlife BiologistContinue Reading
By Robin All If you look closely at your top hand on the club, you’ll notice the “V” formed by your thumb and the back of your hand. For a right-handed golfer, that “V” should point toward your right shoulder. In this case, the player’s “V” was pointing more towardContinue Reading