Calling all creative vendors! The Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival, a cherished local event, is inviting talented individuals to showcase their passion and join our bustling marketplace. Whether your specialty lies in: Cherry Blossoms & Japanese Culture: Share your exquisite art, traditional crafts, or stunning floral arrangements. Delectable Delights: Offer mouthwateringContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – August 15, 2024 – After severe flooding damaged a home in Blythewood, Rumsey Construction & Restoration (RCR), a local business specializing in disaster response, has stepped up to assist a family in need. The flooding, caused by a failed storm water drainage system in a newly builtContinue Reading
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS) and Columbia Craft Brewery have teamed up for an exciting Spokesdog Contest to find the perfect canine face for Columbia Craft’s seasonal release, Bark Brew. Dog owners across the Midlands can enter their furry friends into the contest by registering online at gogophotocontest.com/barkbrew fromContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Back pain is a common, often debilitating condition that affects millions of people. As I recently unexpectedly experienced, it varies from mild discomfort to severe, chronic pain. Finding effective treatments for back pain depends upon its severity and accurate diagnosis. To follow upContinue Reading
In South Carolina, one in nine children will face the heartbreaking loss of a parent or sibling by the age of 18. To help children navigate this difficult journey, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands is offering the Healing Hearts Grief Program, designed for children ages 5 to 18 who are copingContinue Reading
Hootie & the Blowfish, the iconic band that took the music world by storm in the 1990s, will be performing at the Colonial Life Arena on Thursday, August 29, at 7:00 pm. Known for lead singer Darius Rucker’s soulful voice and chart-topping hits like “Hold My Hand,” the band’s riseContinue Reading
Today, August 22, is National Eat a Peach Day—a perfect excuse to indulge in the juicy, sun-kissed flavors of South Carolina’s finest peaches. Here are some of the best ways to enjoy this one-of-a-kind holiday: Fresh Peach Slices: Start your day with a simple and refreshing snack of fresh peachContinue Reading
Property owners in Richland County will soon receive updates on the value of their properties as the County Assessor’s Office has completed its 2024 County-wide reassessment. Notifications to affected property owners began mailing on August 16. This reassessment, conducted every five years in accordance with state law, ensures that allContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council wants people to be nice to each other in the town of Irmo. The council gave unanimous approval at the Aug. 20 meeting to a resolution adopting a “civility pledge” to build a stronger and more prosperous community by advocating for civil engagement,Continue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close and detour Childs Street in Irmo for repairs beginning this Monday, August 26. Repairs are expected to take about a week. As part of this closure, a signed detour route will be implemented. You can plan your route ahead of timeContinue Reading
Columbia Animal Services is hosting a Clear the Shelters Pet Adoption Special for the entire month of August. Throughout the month, all pet adoptions are completely free. Visit Columbia Animal Services at 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, to find your new furry friend and give a pet a forever home.Continue Reading