Irmo, SC – Allison “Ali” Branham and Trent Barlow, both of Irmo, were joyfully united in marriage on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Rockbridge Club in Forest Acres. Ali is the daughter of Nellie and Jason Branham and the sister of Summer Branham, who served as the maid ofContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – Union United Methodist Church’s Union Day School is marking a major milestone with its 50th anniversary celebration on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The event will take place at the church’s Wesley Center (7582 Woodrow Street, Irmo) from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and the entire community isContinue Reading
Chapin, SC – The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its annual Fall Golf Classic, scheduled for October 22, 2024, at the Mid Carolina Club with a 1:30 PM start. This event promises a day of golf, networking, and community engagement, all in support of the Annie EptingContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson’s annual bus tour made a stop in Irmo on August 21, where he was warmly received by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. The tour takes Wilson across South Carolina’s Second Congressional District and includes visits to businesses, schools, and organizations in Aiken, Chapin, Forest Acres, andContinue Reading
By Al Dozier An initial effort by an Irmo resident to block the town’s plan to allow a developer to come up with a revised proposal to build the controversial Water Walk development on the shores of Lake Murray was rejected. Irmo resident Adam Raynor contends in a lawsuit thatContinue Reading
As election season approaches, here are some important guidelines regarding temporary political signs in the Town: Be sure to follow these guidelines as we head into election season!Continue Reading
Singer, songwriter, and musician Cody Webb will bring his high-energy performance to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) on September 6. The show, starting at 7:30 p.m., promises an evening of captivating music from a rising star in country and contemporary music. Webb, who hails from Ridge Spring, hasContinue Reading
The Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands is excited to introduce the Girl Scout Experience Box (GSEB) program, designed to support new Daisy (K–1) troop leaders as they begin their Scouting journey. Starting in August 2024, first-year Daisy troops will receive a complimentary monthly supply box, filled with everythingContinue Reading
Meeting Street Music Fest Returns to West Columbia with Two Days of Free Entertainment West Columbia is bringing back the popular Meeting Street Music Fest on September 6-7, offering two days of live music, food, and fun. The festival will feature multiple genres of music and plenty of activities forContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) is gearing up for the sixth annual Lake Murray Cleanup on September 14, but volunteers must register by this Friday, September 6, to participate. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and volunteers will clean up islands, shorelines, boat ramps, roads, and naturalContinue Reading
The University of South Carolina’s Koger Center for the Arts marked its 35th anniversary with a festive celebration on Thursday. County Councilperson Allison Terracio (District 5) joined the festivities, which featured birthday cake, live music, a drawing for free tickets, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic venue on GreeneContinue Reading