Ex officio members named, including SCDNR director, along with 25 additional appointees representing various state and local agencies By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced the establishment of the S.C. Conservation Commission Oct. 27, the Commission – created by Executive Order 2026-24 and effective Oct. 22.Continue Reading
May 20, 1964 – October 24, 2026 IN THE CARE OF Dunbar Funeral Home – Dutch Fork Chapel Christine Marie Lutz Boyeson was born to Phyllis and Peter Lutz in Queens, New York, where she went to school. She later met her loving husband Warren and had her two amazingContinue Reading
Irmo will hold its second and final public meeting to educate residents regarding a referendum that will appear on the upcoming November ballot. The ballot initiative will ask constituents to vote on formally updating the Town’s official form of government from the Council form to the Council-Manager form. An Informal,Continue Reading
Free Halloween event in Irmo features bluegrass music and trunk-or-treat IRMO — The Town of Irmo will kick off Halloween weekend with BOOGRASS in the Park on Friday, Oct. 30, at Moore Park. The free, family-friendly event features trunk-or-treating and live bluegrass music at the Prisma Health Amphitheater. Trunk-or-treating beginsContinue Reading
Family event features rides, entertainment, games and costume contest at Icehouse Amphitheater LEXINGTON — The Lexington Police Department Foundation will host its 22nd annual Fall Festival Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Icehouse Amphitheater. Chief Terrence Green invites the community to enjoy an evening of family-friendlyContinue Reading
Donald Bruce Gilbert (“Don”), 77, of Chapin, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on October 18, surrounded by his loving family. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, businessman, and friend whose life was defined by faith, family, generosity, and service to others. Known for his warmContinue Reading
A rare sight today, the burn barrel By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net We had one. It stood on bricks near a tangled thicket of fragrant honeysuckle. I remember its strangely pleasant smell of burning paper, melting plastic, and blazing trash. I still hear the pop of exploding aerosols. TheContinue Reading
By Danielle McNaughton The Town of Irmo has named South Carolina artist Kimberly Hunt as its Featured Artist of the Quarter, recognizing her paintings inspired by coastal wildlife, landscapes, and historic architecture. Selected by the Greater Irmo Art Guild, Hunt’s artwork is currently on display in the front lobby ofContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose In 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere, built into countless products and all over the media. How does it work, and what will it mean for us, our children, and grandchildren? The technology is advancing at lightning speed. Are we witnessing another Industrial Revolution? WhenContinue Reading
By Robin All Timing is the final step in achieving consistent contact, direction and distance in your golf swing. Look closely at the photo. The wrists have not quite released, and the club is approaching impact on the downswing. The hands are reasonably square to the clubface, suggesting a straightContinue Reading
Shatter the Myth program set for Oct. 27 at Irmo Middle School IRMO — Lexington-Richland School District Five will host Shatter the Myth: Substance Use on Oct. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Irmo Middle School, 6051 Wescott Road in Columbia. The event is open to all district familiesContinue Reading
By Radley West Hello. It’s Tipsy. I’ve been observing the humans again. And I have a question. Why do humans make plans if they are just going to change them? I have watched this happen repeatedly. A human will say, “Tomorrow we’re going to do this.” Then tomorrow comes, andContinue Reading
Youngs Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church will celebrate its 129th Church Anniversary October 25, at 3 pm at the church, located at 7336 Carlisle Street in Irmo. This year’s anniversary theme is “A Legacy of Faith: Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Present, Inspiring Our Future,” based on Joel 1:3 andContinue Reading
Free trick-or-treat trail welcomes pets and their people at Crooked Creek Park CHAPIN — Pets and their people are invited to Howl-O-Ween at the Bark on Oct. 24 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Crooked Creek Park. The free event will feature a treat trail along the park’s disc golfContinue Reading
County offers $185 stipend for workers who complete training and serve on Election Day COLUMBIA — Richland County is seeking additional election workers to help staff polling locations for the Nov. 3 statewide general election. Interested residents must complete a mandatory three-hour training session. Those who complete the training andContinue Reading