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

Born to Alex and Rob Brunson on August 18, 2024, at 12:42 a.m., Robert Paul Brunson made his debut, weighing in at a healthy 9 lbs 8 oz. Proud grandparents Kathy and Paul Erickson are overjoyed to welcome the newest addition to the family.Continue Reading

By Eileen Renders We all mature into different personalities with diverse interests, talents, abilities, and goals. I want to direct your interest right now, however, on a topic we all share in common. Regardless of our differences, we all require energy, inspiration, and the ability to achieve our goals. Therefore,Continue Reading

West Columbia, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) has announced his annual bus tour, which will take place from August 20-23, 2024. During the tour, he will visit various locations throughout South Carolina’s Second Congressional District, including local businesses, schools, and organizations. “Each August, I host an annual bus tourContinue Reading

The 2024 National Night Out has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 27, from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm in Moore Park. The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation (IPDCF) is excited to host the yearly National Night Out Event. National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police­-community partnerships and neighborhoodContinue Reading

The South Carolina State Museum is set to explore the rich history and future of Black culinary traditions with its fall series, Harvesting Heritage. In collaboration with award-winning Chef Amethyst Ganaway, the museum will host three after-hours events that delve into the creativity, innovation, and artistry of Black foodways acrossContinue Reading

If you are interested in stretching your mind and body while making new friends, consider registering for the Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews Fall Session of Adventures in Learning, which begins September 17. The Center, an interfaith learning program for active adults aged 50 and older, meets Tuesdays onsite atContinue Reading