The ladies of New Hope Church held their annual Mother/Daughter/Friend Tea Party on May 16, with 70 ladies in attendance. The ladies donned their fanciest hats; enjoyed delicious traditional tea party foods; and were entertained by humorist and inspirational speaker, Glen Ward. A love offering of over $1100 was receivedContinue Reading
Event celebrating America’s 250th birthday gaining momentum as participants train to hit top numbers by month’s end By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) 250 Bench Press Challenge added four new sponsors in recent weeks, not including three additional participating gyms, which will assist in verifyingContinue Reading
Where a $20 bush axe killed the music. Jackson Station Rhythm & Blues Club October 1977—April 1990 Where the music died By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Now and then a kind of gravity draws me to an old building. I’m driving south on SC Highway 25 near Hodges. HurryingContinue Reading
By Robin All One of the most common mistakes beginning golfers make is improper alignment. Many players check their aim by placing a club or alignment stick along their toe line and attempting to point it directly at the target. While that may seem logical, it can actually create problems.Continue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard On May 18 Governor Henry McMaster signed into law House Bill 5073 to prohibit South Carolina public school districts and public schools from requiring teachers to assign a grading floor higher than a student’s actual performance. Districts and individual schools can no longer require a teacher toContinue Reading
By Radley West It sounds almost too simple to matter, but a smile really can change everything. Not just the way other people see you, but the way you experience the moment you’re in. Try walking into a room smiling instead of grimacing. The energy changes immediately. People respond differently.Continue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has partnered with Harvest Hope Food Bank to bring back Toucan Tuesdays, a summer promotion that combines family fun with community support. Beginning June 9, visitors can receive buy-one, get-one free admission to Riverbanks Zoo and buy-one, get-one free regular-sized ICEEs by donating two nonperishable foodContinue Reading
Today we honor the life and legacy of Gilbert “Butch” Wallace, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and public servant whose impact on our community will be felt for generations. Butch is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Carolyn Wallace, their two daughters, Heather Wallace and Michelle Boone,Continue Reading
A 14 year old artist, budding fashion designer and entrepreneur from Chapin was recently featured on The Today Show. For the last two years, Lila Mozingo has been involved in a partnership between Camp Cole in Columbia and the New York clothing brand Alivia. The partnership gives children with disabilitiesContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027: “Last night, I was grateful to have joined my Republican and Democrat colleagues in passing the FY27 NationalContinue Reading
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Columbia a 2025 Tree City USA community, recognizing the city’s ongoing commitment to planting, maintaining, and protecting trees for the benefit of residents and the environment. The designation marks the 47th consecutive year Columbia has received the honor through the Arbor Day Foundation’s TreeContinue Reading
Nearly 400 guests attend dinner and ceremony inducting a two-star Medal of Honor recipient, a fighter pilot-POW, and 12 other heroic military leaders from the Palmetto State By Christopher David Carter Amidst much pomp, ceremony, and more than 380 well-heeled guests and VIPs, the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall ofContinue Reading
Serve and Connect hosted a Greg’s Groceries packaging event at the Irmo Municipal Building on Thursday, June 4, bringing together law enforcement officers and community volunteers to support local families in need. The Greg’s Groceries program honors the legacy of Officer Greg Alia, who was dedicated to strengthening relationships betweenContinue Reading
Hundreds of residents gathered at Rawls Creek Park on Friarsgate Boulevard on Friday, June 5, for the annual Irmo Community Cookout, an event focused on fellowship, community engagement, and service. Attendees enjoyed free hot dogs and hamburgers fresh off the grill, along with frozen treats provided by Kona Ice ofContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo installed a dedication plaque last week for the town clock located at the corner of Woodrow Street and Lake Murray Blvd. in front of Domino’s Pizza. The town clock was unveiled in 2024 by the Irmo Future Growth Corporation which is a charity created by MayorContinue Reading