Columbia, S.C. – Join your community on Saturday, June 28, 2025, as the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) proudly presents the 37th Annual Lake Murray Independence Day Celebration, sponsored by Lexington Medical Center. This beloved tradition will feature South Carolina’s largest fireworks show, launching at approximately 9:30Continue Reading
The huge oak tree in front of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce house decided to stretch out a little as it dropped one of it’s many branches towards the front door sometime Saturday night. Large storms with gusty winds and lightning were in the area on Friday and mayContinue Reading
Members of Irmo’s faith community gathered at the Prisma Health Amphitheater in Moore Park on Thursday, May 1, to take part in the National Day of Prayer, joining people across the country in a unified call to spiritual reflection and encouragement. The event drew residents, ministers, and local officials, whoContinue Reading
Hazy Ray Merritt, Jr., a devoted husband, beloved father, proud Papa, and cherished friend, passed away on May 3, 2025, at the age of 81. His life was marked by hard work, love, and unwavering dedication to his family and community. Ray was married to the love of his life,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Columbia’s beloved Soda City Market has earned the title of Best Farmers Market in the United States in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards — a prestigious honor that celebrates the market’s vibrant role in the city’s economy and community. Held weekly on Main Street, Soda CityContinue Reading
Local residents and visitors from across the Midlands came together on April 26 for the Sharpvue Irmo International Festival, held at Moore Park. The festival, which celebrates the diverse cultural influences that shape the Irmo community, drew crowds eager to experience a global celebration of dance, music, food, and tradition.Continue Reading
I loved her, lost her, and found her again. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I fished many a farm pond as a boy. When I left my red-varnished cane pole for Miss Zebco, I fell in love. I filled my Johnson & Johnson first aid kit turned tackle boxContinue Reading
A ground breaking ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon, April 29, for the newly named Saluda Shoals Riverwalk at the Saluda Shoals Park upper boat landing. The walkway, which was formerly known as the Lower Saluda Greenway, is a proposed 8.5 mile multi-use, non-motorized paved pathway running along the north sideContinue Reading
Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week in style at the Spring Porch Party and Gift Shop Sale hosted by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitor’s Center on Wednesday, May 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center, locatedContinue Reading
On Saturday, May 3, CrossFit Soda City and the Irmo Fire Department will host a special memorial workout to honor the life and sacrifice of Fireman James Michael Muller, who died in the line of duty two years ago. The event will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. atContinue Reading
Community members at the 3rd Annual Irmo Earth Day Celebration hosted by McGregor Presbyterian’s Green Team visited 20 fun learning stations about soil, water, plants, wildlife, recycling, and solar energy. Community partners included Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Irmo Middle School, Irmo High School, Lexington County Soil & Water Conservation, Lexington CountyContinue Reading