Columbia, S.C. – Saluda Shoals Park will host the annual Sleigh Bell Trot and Stroll on November 25 and 26, offering families a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday season. The Sleigh Bell Trot, a four-mile race, takes place on Saturday, November 25, starting at 7 p.m.Continue Reading
The Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia’s Monthly Meeting will be held on November 25 at 1605 Park Circle, Columbia. The social hour begins at 9:30 am followed by the speaker at 10 am. The program will be, Will The Real “Peach State” Please Stand Up, by Blakley Atkinson, SCContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A southern writer. From church to home, an antique pew escaped Helene and found new life. Sunday service is a time when the pulpit, piano, and organ assume major roles. Add Bible and hymnal to the list. Pews, however, get overlooked. Thus, I turn my attention toContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders If you like thousands of others cannot tolerate the side effects of Statin drugs to lower the “bad” cholesterol due to elevated Liver enzymes, weakness in the arms, etc., there are ways to take control naturally if your cholesterol is not overwhelmingly high, such as in someContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – Get ready to be dazzled as Holiday Lights on the River returns to Saluda Shoals Park starting Monday, November 27, running nightly through December 31. This beloved holiday tradition, the largest drive-through light show in the Midlands, offers a magical experience for families and friends with overContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – On Monday, November 18, Girl Scout Troop 3472, made up of third graders from District 5 of Lexington and Richland Counties, had the exciting opportunity to meet with Mayor Bill Danielson. The visit was part of the Scouts’ efforts to earn their democracy and community badges whileContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – Educators and support staff looking for opportunities in Lexington-Richland School District Five should mark their calendars for the district’s annual Hiring Event on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The event will be held in-person from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Irmo Middle School. This event provides jobContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic is bringing holiday cheer to Columbia with its festive concert, Home for the Holidays, on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This special event, led by Music Director Morihiko Nakahara and Director Chad Henderson, promises a fun eveningContinue Reading
By Lawrence R. Coleman James Andrew Allen is an honored veteran of World War I and a little-known part of Irmo history. Allen was born in Irmo on July 8, 1890, to Jas R. Allen and Emma Long. Allen joined the military in June of 1918 and was assigned to theContinue Reading
By Al Dozier A new ordinance that received first reading approval at the Nov. 19 Irmo Council meeting could help renters who have problems with home maintenance issues. The ordinance creates “an occupant inspection request” which would provide the service free and enable town enforcement procedures to take place ifContinue Reading
It’s been 30 years since the show Friends first aired, and this November, the American Red Cross is asking donors to gather their friends and be there for patients by making a blood donation. Festive activities and busy calendars this time of year can disrupt normal routines, leading to aContinue Reading