In recognition of National Heart Month and in conjunction with the Go Red movement promoting heart disease awareness, Columbia will host the third-annual Jump Start Your Heart Day Party this Saturday, February 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Finlay Park. The free community event will feature a wideContinue Reading
By Radley West “Muscle is not just for athletes. It’s for anyone who wants to age well and live strong.” When people talk about aging gracefully, they often focus on skincare, diet, or avoiding certain bad habits. Those things matter, but one of the most powerful tools for staying healthy,Continue Reading
By Joe Wilson – Member of Congress Scams are running rampant, and I want to make sure you have the necessary information to remain vigilant. Scammers, including those perpetrated by criminal cartels and rogue nations, utilize a variety of methods to steal information from you. Some of the most commonContinue Reading
An outstanding student and educator from Irmo High School International School of the Arts have been recognized as Student and Teacher of the Month by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. Makari Allen-Hendrix was named Student of the Month, while Amy Mew earned Teacher of the Month honors. “Amy MewContinue Reading
The cursed door no longer seals the mausoleum By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A road down Edisto Island way will take you past green swamps and oaks dripping with Spanish moss and shanties with bright, sky-blue doors. Churches white as egg whites line the road. Hauntings live there. AsContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard The socials were abuzz with news of Irmo High School alumnus Nick Emmanwori, ‘22, who showcased his talent on football’s biggest stage and helped the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks win the most recent Super Bowl. He was a standout at the University of South Carolina, earning First-Team All-AmericanContinue Reading
A minor earthquake shook the Irmo area around 6:45 p.m. on Friday the 13th, triggering a surge of 911 calls and prompting questions about the safety of the Dreher Shoals Dam. According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the quake registered a magnitude 2.8 and occurred approximately twoContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy A woman recently shared that she had eaten the same lunch every day for three months: Spinach.Grilled chicken.Cucumbers.Balsamic vinaigrette. On the surface, it checks all the “healthy” boxes. Yet she had gained six pounds. She was tracking her macros. She was consistent. She was disciplined. So insteadContinue Reading
A lawsuit filed by former Lexington Richland District Five Superintendent Stephen Hefner(2011-2018) was resolved last week and will benefit the district’s students and teachers through the D5 Foundation. The settlement monies will be split between the district’s snack-pack program, that provides low-income students in the district with take home foodContinue Reading
The annual Black History Month Scavenger Hunt launched February 1 and is now underway across the Midlands. The free, self-guided experience invites residents, families, students, and visitors to explore Columbia and surrounding communities while learning about local Black history, culture, and community impact through a digital platform on the SodaContinue Reading
The Northwest YMCA now features a new 9-hole disc golf course thanks to Dutch Fork High School student Pearl Owens, who completed the project as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award. As a dedicated Girl Scout, Owens led the design and installation of the course to create a funContinue Reading