The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center has announced that The Big Time Band will headline this year’s Dining on the Dam, presented by Palmetto Renovations of Columbia. Known for their high-energy performances and diverse repertoire, the band will keep guests dancing against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Murray. Event Details:Continue Reading
Columbia, SC – Food lovers, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Taste of Lake Murray is making its grand return to the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia on March 27, 2025. Presented by Lexington Medical Center, this annual event promises an unforgettable evening filled with exceptional cuisine, live music, dancing, andContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – Jason Chandler, of Irmo, and Crystal Snyder, of Galloway, NJ, joyfully celebrated their wedding on February 22, 2025, at Miss Caroline’s Wedding Chapel in Maggie Valley, NC. Their beautiful daughter, Sadie Rose Chandler, had the special honor of serving as the flower girl. After nine wonderful yearsContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Man Will Always Wage War I remember the Vietnam anti-war protests at the University of Georgia. Some group firebombed the Army ROTC building and I recall four protestors walking abreast holding a “Stop War Now” banner. “Stop war now” chanted the throng behind them.Continue Reading
By Dee Griffin Snoring is an issue that affects not only the person snoring but for their bed partner as well. Lack of sleep can cause more issues than just being tired the next day. Snoring happens when air flows past relaxed tissues in the throat causing them to vibrateContinue Reading
This week, I proudly stood with House Republican Caucus members to pass a balanced, fiscally conservative budget — one that cuts taxes, eliminates waste, and invests in the priorities that matter most to South Carolina families. While Washington, D.C. continues to spend recklessly, we do things differently in South Carolina.Continue Reading
The Friends of the Lexington County Museum will host their highly anticipated annual fundraiser on Friday, March 22, from 6–9 PM at the museum, located at 231 Fox Street in downtown Lexington. This year’s event will honor the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, famously known asContinue Reading
The Irmo Town Council met on March 18, 2025, to discuss major town developments, including the approval of a new town hall. The $5.9 million project will be built in Moore Park, with Mayor Bill Danielson assuring residents that nearly all funding has been accounted for, minimizing taxpayer burden. “We’reContinue Reading
Danielle McNaughton (Communications and Special Projects Coordinator) has been named the Town of Irmo Employee of the Quarter for 1st Quarter 2025! This award recognizes an employee who consistently goes above and beyond in their responsibilities, demonstrating exceptional dedication and quality in their work. Danielle has been with the TownContinue Reading
Morning commuters got an unusual sight on Tuesday when the ‘Fantasy Island’ houseboat caused a temporary traffic jam along Broad River Rd. and Dutch Fork Rd. near Chick-fil-A and Tractor Supply. The massive watercraft, being transported on land, stalled while attempting a tight 90-degree turn onto Broad River Rd. TheContinue Reading
Columbia Green and the City of Columbia’s Forestry and Beautification Division have planted 1,290 trees through their Beat the Heat partnership in just six months— a goal originally projected to take five years. Initially funded by a USDA grant administered through the Arbor Day Foundation with support from the InflationContinue Reading