The intersection at Lake Murray Boulevard and Saint Andrews Road is currently blocked due to an extensive repair that is being made on a broken water main. Traffic is being diverted around the intersection; however, we ask that you avoid this area all together if possible. Due to the extensiveContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Family life has kept Chester native Kelley Baker and her vintage burgundy 1929 Ford A Model Chevrolet-powered car close to home. After hearing about the third annual American Legion Irmo Post 174 Car Show taking place Saturday, Baker made a “spur of the moment” decision. “MyContinue Reading
SCDOT will open the new Columbia Avenue overpass and ramps at Exit 91 on Interstate 26 on Tuesday, July 12, weather permitting. The new alignment of Columbia Avenue will be the only way to cross over I-26 at this location. Businesses on the old Columbia Avenue will still be accessible,Continue Reading
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a three-day online auction to support the nonprofit’s conservation and education programs. The online auction features hunting and fishing trips, exclusive vacation packages, outdoor experiences and gear, wildlife art, specialty gifts, spa packages, and more. The – “Wild Summer Nights Online Auction”Continue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) is pleased to announce Allie Wetmore of Chapin High School, as the Second District of South Carolina’s 2023 Congressional Art Competition winner. “The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists in the Second Congressional District of South Carolina and acrossContinue Reading
Artist Rachel Myers paints and presents portrait to fallen deputy’s parents By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Master Deputy Rachel Myers presented a uniquely beautiful gift to the parents of fallen soldier and deputy Ryan Rawl. The gift, a Myers-painted portrait of Rawl, was unveiled duringContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo held an Independence Day Laser Show on Monday, July 3rd in the Community Park of Irmo. A large crowd gathered for the show which included free hot dogs provided by Capital Building Services and fireworks.. Gates opened at 7 pm and the show started at 9Continue Reading
By Mike DuBose with Dr. David Hurst, DVM We recently shared the physical and mental positive benefits of having pets. We now turn our attention to a sad part of our series—euthanasia—which in Greek means “Good Death.” Deciding to euthanize our beloved pets—even with a poor quality of life dueContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Prayers and well-wishes have filled social media in support of River Bluff Principal Jacob Smith and his family. According to reports, they were vacationing on the Big Island of Hawaii on June 28 when their vehicle lost control, struck another vehicle before crashing into a lavaContinue Reading
Vi Melissa Humphries-Racine or just Vi as we know her at the newspaper passed on Saturday, June 30 on to a much better place. We were blessed to have Vi at the newspapers from the early 2000s until 2013. The staff at the newspaper always loved to see her comeContinue Reading
A boat owned by a Blythewood family sank into the depths of Lake Murray during the annual boat parade held near the Dreher Shoals dam on Saturday, June 30. Brandon and Nichole Burleson were participants in the annual affair when their boat, a small 16ft 1983 Beechcraft, started taking onContinue Reading