By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net He was charismatic and a lightning rod for trouble. He was a roadie for the Allman Brothers Band. What little I know of his life tells me one thing: his is a movie in the waiting. Twiggs Lyndon. Too bad he’s dead. In 1974Continue Reading
Irmo saw a winter storm blow through January 30 and 31 leaving the area covered with roughly 3 – 4 inches of accumulated snow. The weather largely closed roads for a day or two and there was enough left as of February 2 that most area schools, and offices didContinue Reading
Lexington County has awarded the Archers Lane Bridge Replacement project to AOS Specialty Contractors, Inc. The project includes the replacement of two bridges along Archers Lane. Construction is nearing completion with the anticipated reopening of Bridge 6734, located between Treeslope Court and Shadetree Court, during the week of February 9.Continue Reading
Family Dental Health Murray Landing has partnered with Happy Wheels to collect toys for children battling cancer. The toy drive is accepting new and unused items through Feb. 12. Requested donations include infant rattles, infant teethers and baby toys that light up or make noise. Donations may be dropped offContinue Reading
Ed Lewis was named as the Associate Municipal Judge for Irmo at the Irmo Town Council regular meeting January 27. Surrounded by his family, Lewis was sworn-in by Irmo Municipal Judge Becky Adams. “We need someone like Ed that we can rely on,” said Adams. “Having him here helps theContinue Reading
The Coldstream community has named the home at 161 Ripley Station Road as the February 2026 Yard of the Month, recognizing the property for its outstanding landscaping and curb appeal.Continue Reading
The Greater Irmo Art Guild and the Town of Irmo proudly announce Josef Berliner as the newest Artist of the Quarter. A passionate creator who believes it is his “mission and duty” to beautify the world one canvas at a time, Berliner brings a rich history of creativity, achievement, andContinue Reading
Richland County Councilman Jason Branham announces he will not seek re-election to county council in 2026, concluding his current term representing District 1. “I grew up in Richland County with a deep respect for public service,” Branham says. “From an early age, I followed local news, learned our state’s history,Continue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy You’re motivated to improve your health this year—but you’re also tired. You want better energy, fewer symptoms, and more consistency without juggling a dozen new habits at once. When people feel off, they often chase complexity—jumping from supplements to protocols to diet trends—without first anchoring the body’sContinue Reading
By Radley West “The things that get you started won’t always be the things that keep you going — and that’s exactly how it should be.” When I first started working out, I’ll be honest, my why was simple: I wanted to look better. That was it. I wanted aContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church will host a Hearts of Love Luncheon featuring Dawn Smith Jordan on Saturday, February 14. Jordan is a Christian singer, songwriter, author, and speaker. A love offering will be collected to support Jordan Ministries. Admission is $20 per person and includes a meal. TheContinue Reading