Ness Dreams Hot Dogs and Catering will hold a hot dog eating contest on Saturday, Sept. 5, beginning at 1 p.m. Contestants will have 10 minutes to eat as many hot dogs as possible. Prizes will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place finishers. The entry fee is $20.Continue Reading
Unbound Dance Company will present “Afterlight,” an evening of original movement and storytelling, August 28-29 at the Lexington 2 Performing Arts Center, 3205 Platt Springs Road in West Columbia. Both performances will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through TicketLeap. The company’s fifth full-length production, “Afterlight” explores what itContinue Reading
By Radley West Dear Younger Me, I’m 75 now, and I wanted to thank you. Thank you for taking those walks when you didn’t feel like it. I still enjoy evening strolls, and I don’t take a single one for granted. Thank you for lifting weights. You thought you wereContinue Reading
The Town of Chapin has been named in a lawsuit from the County of Lexington which could result in a $20 million judgement against the town and it’s mayor. A lawsuit was filed on Monday, August 24 in the county of Lexington. The lawsuit shows breach of contract for theContinue Reading
Youngs Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church will host Community Conversation: Power Belongs to the People September 3, at 7 pm at the church, located at 7336 Carlisle Street, Irmo. The free community event will bring residents together for a conversation about the history, power, necessity and importance of voting, whileContinue Reading
Lexington County files lawsuit August 24 against Chapin for breaching a contract to provide sewer service to Chapin Technology Park, a development property the county has owned and been working on for around 14 years. The county’s claim is that it has spent more than $16 million building out infrastructureContinue Reading
Captain Bryan Farrington and Captain Tonya Farrington relieve retired Major Mark Craddock By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Salvation Army of the Midlands’ new area-directors – Captains Bryan and Tonya Farrington – stopped by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) main headquarters, specifically the office of Sheriff Leon Lott, lastContinue Reading
Salem United Methodist Church will hold its 2nd Annual Drive-Thru Prayer Ministry from September 21 through October 28. Each Monday from 7:30 to 9 a.m., commuters can pull into the church parking lot, remain in their vehicles and share a prayer concern. There are no obligations or solicitations—just a momentContinue Reading
Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo Invites Community to Social at Craft and Draft Aug. 26 Looking for a fun way to meet interesting people while making a difference in the community? The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo invites members, prospective members and anyone interested in giving back to the communityContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Irmo Town Council recognized U.S. Navy veteran Guy Caskey as the town’s Hometown Hero during its Aug. 18 council meeting. Caskey attended the meeting with his family and led the council and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance to open the proceedings. He was also presentedContinue Reading
A proposed 318 unit apartment complex received the green light with a final reading at the Irmo Town Council meeting on Tuesday, August 18. The Carolina Flats Apartments will be located on 22 acres in an old mining site on Columbiana Drive near Woodspring Suites. “We heard you and we listened,” said Seth Peterson of Long Key Developments. “WeContinue Reading