By Radley West  When you think of being healthy, what’s the first image that pops into your head? For many of us, it’s a person sweating it out at the gym, chiseled and determined. While fitness is an excellent piece of the puzzle, a truly healthy life is a muchContinue Reading

By Jennifer Tardy Whenever we eat sugar by itself — especially processed sweets — the body responds in a predictable chemical chain reaction: Your nervous system interprets this as a threat — not as you “cheating” on a diet. And the more crashes you have: Again, this is not aboutContinue Reading

The Irmo Police Department (IPD), in partnership with the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation, is encouraging local businesses and individuals to consider donating to the 2025 Shop with a Cop program this holiday season. Shop with a Cop is an annual event that brings Irmo law enforcement and local familiesContinue Reading

Students at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies are gearing up for their annual poinsettia sale. Students in the Agricultural Education program at The Center work together each year to grow the holiday plants. The program’s three pathways—BioSystems, Environmental and Natural Resources, and Veterinary Science—use the proceeds from the saleContinue Reading

August 8, 1940 — November 25, 2025 Irmo Jeanette McGee Coulter, 85, of Irmo, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 25th. The funeral service to honor her life will be held on Monday, December 8th, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Union United Methodist Church. TheContinue Reading

Hundreds of Irmo residents gathered on Tuesday, December 2, for the Annual Irmo Tree Lighting held at Irmo Town Park, located at 7330 Carlisle Street. The celebration featured festive performances by the Nursery Road Elementary School choirs, who sang Christmas classics and presented holiday monologues in the style of “lettersContinue Reading

The Coldstream December 2025 Yard of the Month has been awarded to 151 Lincoln Inn Road. Congratulations to this month’s winners for their outstanding curb appeal and commitment to keeping our community beautiful.Continue Reading

LEXINGTON, S.C. – As the holiday shopping season reaches full swing, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is reminding shoppers to stay alert and take simple precautions to avoid becoming victims of theft or fraud. “This time of year always brings concerns about safety,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “CrowdedContinue Reading

Create a new holiday tradition while making a meaningful impact in the community. The St. Andrews Woman’s Club (SAWC) invites you to enjoy A Christmas Carol: The Musical at Town Theatre on December 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 ($26 if purchased via Venmo), with all proceeds supporting theContinue Reading