IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five is delighted to announce the continuation of its Golden Passes program for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This initiative invites senior citizens to become more involved in district-sponsored events and activities, fostering community engagement and support for the school district. Golden Pass ProgramContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Many innocent victims are facing lawsuits for using unknown copyrighted pictures. In fact, a photographer was recently awarded $6 million after a jury found a non-profit guilty of using his pictures without permission. A small Prosperity, SC church was sued by a New Hampshire photographer for theirContinue Reading
Westminster Presbyterian Church will be holding a blood drive on July 10 from 10 AM to 2 PM. The church is located at 1715 Broad River Road in Columbia. To schedule an appointment, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org. All donors will receive a Red Cross umbrella as a thank you for their contribution.Continue Reading
The latest edition to the town of Irmo, the Irmo Town Clock, was unveiled on Friday, June 28th at 10 am at the corner of Lake Murray Blvd. and Woodrow Street. The dedication was attended by town leaders and local business owners and residents and presided over by Kerry Powers,Continue Reading
Celebrate Independence Day with a stunning fireworks display over Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Medical Center! Here’s everything you need to know: Date & Time:Saturday, June 29, 2024Fireworks Start: Around 9:30 PM (after dark) Fireworks Viewing Locations: Best Viewing: From a boat on Lake Murray. Dreher Island State Park: EnjoyContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County is gearing up for its annual mosquito control efforts as part of a comprehensive campaign aimed at reducing mosquito-borne illnesses and improving public health. The Vector Control team will soon commence activities including mosquito surveillance, larval breeding site treatment, and spraying for adult mosquitoes inContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – The aroma of smoked meat and the sizzle of barbecues filled the air as the first-ever Southeastern BBQ Showdown (SEBBQSD) wrapped up its fiery competition at Segra Park. Drawing culinary talent from across the nation and as far as Japan, this event showcased some of the bestContinue Reading
By Al Dozier At the June 18 meeting the Irmo Town Council approved an expenditure of up to $232,000 to replace safety matting in the Irmo Community Park. Council members acknowledged it was an expensive project, but necessary to assure safe grounds in a park where so many children areContinue Reading
By Al Dozier More than 100 residents packed the Irmo Town Hall Thursday and voiced strong opposition to a huge new development that would bring hundreds of new homes to a site along the shores of Lake Murray. The presentation was hosted by the developer, Material Capital Partners, based inContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Community Development has been honored with the prestigious John Sasso Award at the National Community Development Conference held in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This award recognizes the department’s outstanding efforts in promoting and celebrating the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) ProgramContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia-Richland Fire Department (CRFD) recently hosted an open house at Fire Station 1, aimed at benefiting local teens living with sickle cell anemia. This free summertime gathering provided a wonderful opportunity for visitors to engage with local firefighters, explore artifacts at the station’s fire museum, andContinue Reading