A proposed three phase development on 67.35 acres along Shady Grove Road failed to meet first reading by Irmo Town Council May 19 during the regular town council meeting. More than 100 people attended the council meeting to voice their opinions against the development. Most of the comments had theContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – American Legion Post 174 held a Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 25, in the parking lot of the Hardee’s location on Piney Grove Road. The ceremony opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation led by Pleshette Murray, followed by opening remarks fromContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – One of the Midlands’ most beloved summer traditions will return Saturday, July 4, 2026, as Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration lights up the sky with fireworks launched from Spence Island and Dreher Island. Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC), the annual patriotic eventContinue Reading
St. Paul AME Church in Irmo will be hosting a Mental Health Awareness: Family Fun Day May 30 from 10 am – 2pm. The event will feature free mental health resources, a blood drive, a vendor festival, a free Zumba session at 10:30 am, a free clothing pantry, and food.Continue Reading
By Radley West There’s something about the end of the school year that feels like a deep exhale. Schedules loosen, mornings slow down, and suddenly the structure that held everything together just . . . disappears. For a lot of people, that includes their activity. During the school year, movementContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Summer 2022, St. Simons Island, I’m sitting around the pool when my niece, Harper, and her friend, Stella, ask me to tell them a story. I had seen a photo of a tuxedo cat smoking four cigarettes at a time. I make up aContinue Reading
One of the first things a new golfer hears is to “keep your head down” and “keep your eye on the ball.” While well-intentioned, that advice can sometimes be misunderstood. The player in today’s example shows many solid fundamentals, but at the top of the backswing, his face is noContinue Reading
Mary’s Mobile Market will be holding an End of School Year Bash Artisan Market May 24 from noon – 4 pm at Moore Park at 7473 Church Street. Celebrate the end of the school year with a market and fun for the whole family. There will be kids entertainment onContinue Reading
Lake Murray is once again earning national recognition, securing a nomination for Best Lake for Water Sports in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the third consecutive year. Following its first-place finish in the 2025 rankings, the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is encouraging residents andContinue Reading
Julie Zimmerman has officially been graduated from the CVSC’s Palmetto Leadership Academy, completing a program focused on conservation, environmental stewardship, and leadership development across South Carolina. The Palmetto Leadership Academy, an initiative from the Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC), brings together emerging leaders committed to protecting South Carolina’s naturalContinue Reading
Arts Center of Kershaw County will welcome the Dick Goodwin Big Band for an evening of live jazz on Wednesday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m., bringing one of South Carolina’s most celebrated musical ensembles to the Wood Auditorium for the Center’s season finale. Tickets are $25 for general admission andContinue Reading