Over 100 magicians from around the world will converge to share ideas, learn new magic, show their incredible talents, and the public is invited to three of the shows at this “Magicians Only” convention! “Masters of Sleight of Hand” – October 5th at 7:30 PM Four world-class sleight of handContinue Reading
Twenty-nine years ago, Crooked Creek Park was being built and a group of artists requested that an art facility be part of the plan. Founding members met for a year setting up a constitution with bylaws and obtaining a 501c.3 status. Crooked Creek Art League (CCAL) membership has now grownContinue Reading
A landmark church in the historic Dutch Fork Area will celebrate its 150th anniversary this year. Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, located in the Springhill Community near Chapin was dedicated in 1873 with 42 founding members and led by Reverend William Alexander Houck. The church was dedicated “to the service ofContinue Reading
Irmo businessman, Bill Danielson has officially filed his paperwork to run for Mayor of Irmo. Danielson, who was first elected to Irmo Town Council in a special election in March of 2020 and reelected to a full term in 2021, is, a successful local businessman for over 30 years whoContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin Palliative care and hospice care are two types of care that are often confused with one another. Palliative care focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness with an overall goal of improving the quality of life for both the patient andContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose In our last article, we discussed the fascinating subject of dreaming and how restful sleep is far better than owning gold. We recently examined eight medical school and university studies by scientists and found common, documented sleep-improvement techniques. Unfortunately, one-third of Americans suffer from sleep problems whichContinue Reading
With the start of the school year COVID-19 cases are rising in South Carolina. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said reports of COVID-19 in adolescent emergency room visits have almost doubled over the past week; due partly to the EG.5 variant. It’s highly contagious and affects peopleContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) and their event partners will host the third annual Lakeside Litter Sweep litter cleanup event on Lake Murray on September 16 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. KMB is seeking volunteers to clean up islands, shorelines, boat ramps, roads, and natural areas around the lake.Continue Reading
The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation, officers of the Irmo Police Department, and the Town of Irmo would like to thank and recognize their business partners and individuals for their support and sponsorship of National Night Out 2023. This year was another huge success, and it would not have beenContinue Reading
The annual Chapin Labor Day Festival and Parade is set for this holiday weekend. Saturday, September 2Justin Pepper 5K: Walk, Run, Ruck! begins at 7:00 am at Crooked Creek Park Saturday, September 2Latin Night offers authentic authentic Venezuelan food from Arepa Chef, a food drive benefiting Chapin We Care Center,Continue Reading
A Push-In ceremony was held on Monday, August 28, for the brand-new Engine 172 at the Northlake location of the Irmo Fire District. Firemen gathered together to push the new engine into its stall as was and still is a tradition from the past. The tradition goes back to horse-drawnContinue Reading
The SC Association of Counties (SCAC) awarded Lexington County Attorney Jeff M. Anderson the 2023 David K. Summers Jr. President’s Cup for his public service and dedication to South Carolina county government. Every year, the Association’s president recognizes a county official who has distinguished himself by service to county governmentContinue Reading
Do you have a fishing rod in your garage? Or maybe even a cane pole? If so, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) invites you to join our Plishing Challenge this summer. Plishing is a combination of the Swedish phrase “plocka upp”, meaning litter pick up, and fishing. The PlishingContinue Reading
Sleep is a key component for optimal physical and mental health. Many people struggle to get a restful night of sleep. Sleep is when the body has time to repair and regenerate, helps support immune function, and improves cognitive abilities. Poor sleep has been linked to a range of negativeContinue Reading
SCDOT has opened a new westbound ramp from U.S. 1 (Augusta Road) onto Interstate 20 at West Columbia in Lexington County. Following the recent construction of the new ramp, traffic was detoured off of the old loop ramp during an overnight traffic operation. The old loop lamp will remain permanentlyContinue Reading