The Town of Irmo has launched a new “Loan a Mower” Program to help residents keep their yards in shape, thanks to Mayor Bill Danielson, the Irmo Town Council, and a partnership with Irmo Outdoor Equipment. Through the program, in-town residents can borrow electric lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and string trimmersContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Farmers Market will host its annual Fall Plant and Flower Festival October 3–5 in West Columbia. Visitors can shop for: Seasonal plants and flowers Pumpkins and fall décor Home, yard, and garden crafts Fresh Certified SC Grown fall produce Master Gardeners will also be on handContinue Reading
State shooting facility said to be one of the premier ranges in the Southeastern U.S. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. As a boy growing up in central South Carolina I had a passion for shooting-sports and hunting (mostly deer and wild hogs, some rabbits and I enjoyed dove shoots withContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Regardless of where one lives, many of us suffer from allergy symptoms sometime during the year. For others, allergy symptoms are relentless throughout the year. Allergies can be in the form of pollen, pet dander, or bee venom. Allergies can also arise from specific foods, but doContinue Reading
By Radley West I have written about the cost of hiring an expert and the value of real expertise. But today, I want to take that idea a step further — because spending money on knowledge means nothing if you don’t actually use it. We live in a world whereContinue Reading
By Tom Poland: A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Sunday lunch at the Sea View Inn. Forty-five years it had been since my daughters and I were together at Pawleys. While eating I thought about our long-ago days at an old beach house. I could rent the house for a week for somethingContinue Reading
Rapid Shelter Columbia has reached a major milestone, celebrating the placement of its 100th resident in permanent housing since opening in November 2022. “As we celebrate housing our 100th resident, I’m incredibly proud of my team and the dedication they bring to this work,” said Kameisha Heppard, Director of HomelessContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will debut a new portrait series, When I See Myself, I See… by artist Natalie Daise, on Friday, September 26. Presented in collaboration with South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) and Voorhees University’s GEAR UP program, the exhibition pairs Daise’s work with original artwork and essaysContinue Reading
The Irmo Okra Strut Festival returns this weekend, marking its 50th celebration over the past 52 years. The only breaks came during COVID-19 and last year’s Hurricane Helene storm damage. What began as a fundraiser by the Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club to build a new library has grown into aContinue Reading
IRMO – The American Legion Post 174 held a solemn ceremony on Friday, September 19 in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day at its headquarters in Irmo. Second Vice Commander Bryan Ritter welcomed guests, followed by the Dutch Fork Color Guard presenting the colors. A POW Remembrance Table stood atContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Texas Roadhouse restaurants across the nation are once again revving up support for Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans. This year’s Annual Texas Roadhouse Bike Run will take place on Sunday, October 5,Continue Reading