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

New Facility-Use Agreement for Irmo Little League and Richland County Recreation Commission Baseball   School District Five is pleased to announce a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Richland County Recreation Commission, marking the beginning of a long-term partnership for the use of the H.E. Corley Elementary baseball field,Continue Reading

Bill Danielson, Mayor of the Town of Irmo, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2026 Small Cities Council. Danielson was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Kevin Kramer, Councilmember of Louisville, Kentucky.    “Being appointed to the National League of Cities Small CitiesContinue Reading

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Koger Center for the Arts will host SoulHAUS Sessions featuring Cecil J. Williams on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the conversation beginning at 6 p.m. The event will feature an intimate, one-on-one artist talk with Cecil J. Williams, renowned photographer, publisher,Continue Reading

Each year, Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) conducts a four-day audit measuring the amount of visible litter along roadways in Lexington and Richland counties, and recent results show a decrease in litter levels. Known as the Community Litter Index, the audit is conducted by a six-person team with assistance fromContinue Reading

The 5th annual Cola Rosé Shower returns on February 7 at Williams-Brice Stadium’s Traditions Club (1125 George Rogers Boulevard) from 3 to 7 p.m. This pink-powered event blends fun, fashion, and philanthropy while raising awareness of women’s health issues. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Individual tickets startContinue Reading

Crooked Creek Art League will offer three upcoming artist workshops that are open to the public. Each workshop provides hands-on instruction led by accomplished artists, with class sizes limited to ensure a quality experience. Upcoming workshops include: Prices vary by session, and registration is limited based on group size. FullContinue Reading

By Radley West “If I can inspire just one person to take a step toward better health, then every challenge has been worth it.” Earlier today, someone asked me why I do the things I do. More specifically, why is it important for me to compete, especially after all theContinue Reading