Newcomer Matt Hogan ousted veteran trustee Robert Gantt in Tuesday’s election for a Richland County seat on the District 5 School Board. Hogan received 10,127 votes, according to unofficial returns released Wednesday by the county election office. Gantt, the board’s longest-serving member, received 8,336. Newcomer Jane Westbury came in third with 3,842Continue Reading
Catherine Huddle and Rebecca Blackburn Hines emerged victorious Tuesday in the heated contest for two Lexington County seats on the District 5 School Board. Huddle was the night’s leading vote-getter with 10,757, according to preliminary totals from the County Election Commission. Hines came in second with 8,842. Trailing were April AlsupContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo Halloween Extravaganza & 4th drive-in movie was held on Saturday, Oct. 31 at Anchor Lanes on Lake Murray Blvd. Patrons came in costume and received bags of candy along with drinks and food provided by local vendors. The movie was ’Night at the Museum’ and wasContinue Reading
On November 14 , 2020, The SC State Farmers Market in conjunction with The Midlands Crafters Association will host a FREE family event for the community. This event will host over 100 vendors, crafters, and local businesses from all over the Midlands. There is FREE admission and FREE parking; everyoneContinue Reading
South Carolina’s Fraternal Order of the Police is dedicated to the advancement and protection of law enforcement officers, the promotion of officer benefits, and the fostering of enforcement of law and order. The Fraternal Order of Police is the world’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more thanContinue Reading
NEWBERRY CHRISTMAS 2020 Downtown Holiday Lights & Decorations, Gingerbread Competition, Santa’s Tour of Newberry, North Pole Nights, & #AVeryBerryChristmas Photo Contest The City of Newberry is striving to provide a safe and fun environment for all to enjoy this holiday season. With COVID-19 prevention measures in mind, the City isContinue Reading
Is your child gifted in the arts? Parent Advocates for Gifted Education in Lexington-Richland School District Five (PAGE Five) will host a webinar describing the Tri-District Arts Consortium (Tri-DAC) Summer 2021 Program on Monday, November 9, 2020, at 7 pm. Tri-DAC is a 3-week summer program that serves rising 6thContinue Reading
Today, White Knoll High School canceled its last two varsity football games after a COVID-19 positive exposure resulted in the team being unable to play. This decision did not impact White Knoll High’s junior varsity or B teams. Any COVID-19 exposure results in the quarantining of individuals considered to haveContinue Reading
Caregivers Need Your Help! No one has been hit harder during the pandemic than family caregivers. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other chronic illness is a full time and unpaid job. Now more than ever, these families need hope and relief from pandemic challenges like reduced support systems, isolationContinue Reading
Vehicle and coffee enthusiasts come together each month near Irmo. Cars and Coffee takes place every second Saturday of the month, 7:30am-10:30am. The coffee vendor is Bart’s Crazy Good Coffee truck. The next event is planned for November 14. Cars and Coffee is held in the parking lot of AMCContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold a virtual Magnet Fair on Thursday, November 12, 2020 giving families an opportunity to explore magnet offerings in the district. The virtual event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and features a wide variety of programs, including the newest magnets thatContinue Reading