Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers will be holding a Fall 2021 Plant Sale October 8 – 10 at the SC State Farmer’s Market. Visit them and shop plants grown by local certified Clemson Master Gardeners. Find the unusual, rare and exotic plants not available in the big box stores. SelectionsContinue Reading

By Dr. Carlos W. Gibbons Gene Swygert, a local Irmo/Chapin resident, has been giving blood to the American Red Cross for more than 50 years. As of this date, he has given more than 50 gallons of blood and more than 400 visits to the local Red Cross campus toContinue Reading

Book Sales are back. The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library has an opportunity for you to come out and enjoy the fall weather and find that next great read. The Friends will hold a one-day-only Outdoor Used Book Sale on October 9, from 9 am to 3:30 pm inContinue Reading

The Big Red Barn Retreat is hosting its Fall Jam at The Ballpark concert benefiting veterans and first responders on October 9. The concert was originally to be headlined by country music star Craig Morgan and his band, but Craig Morgan cannot participate this year, so Joe Nichols will performContinue Reading

Billy Warren, Lexington County resident and businessman has announced he is running for the office of Lexington County Sheriff in the 2024 election cycle. He is promoting crime prevention by having a proactive Sheriff Department that puts the public first. He said he has the experience to make that changeContinue Reading

Southern Rock meets the Newberry Opera House with A Brother’s Revival, an Allman Brother’s Tribute Band on October 8 at 8 pm. This tribute concert celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Allman Brothers. The group has a musical director who recorded and toured with the original group. David “Rook” GoldfliesContinue Reading

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Columbia’s Boyer Commercial Construction and Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach were both presented the 2021 Department of Defense Freedom Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) during ceremonies at the Governor’s Mansion, Sept. 28. “Both companies are being recognizedContinue Reading

Part 3—The Old Testament and The Apocrypha By Mike DuBose The Old Testament, which comprised 39 books, experienced vigorous debate over 1,500 years. It guided the Jewish faith (called Judaism) which outlined ways people should behave and treat one another, worship and moral standards, and ethical guidelines. Both today’s JewsContinue Reading