Richland County Council has unanimously passed the first county-level hate intimidation ordinance in the state of South Carolina. Under this new ordinance, it will be unlawful for a person to cause fear, intimidation, harm or damage to a person or person’s property because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationalContinue Reading

Irmo, SC — Mary’s Mobile Market has announced its schedule of 2025 Artisan Market dates, with events taking place near Shelter 1 and the Prisma Health Amphitheater. These community-focused markets will feature a variety of local vendors, handmade goods, and unique crafts. Upcoming 2025 Market Dates (Noon to 4 PM):Continue Reading

Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson and two other mayors are promoting summer reading among children this summer. Storytime in the Park kicked off in Irmo on Tuesday, June 10, with Danielson reading three illustrated story books to a group of children in the Prisma Health Amphitheater at Moore Park. Later thisContinue Reading

The National Weather Center confirmed that an EF1 rated tornado touched down in Chapin on Monday, June 9 at 8:43pm. The tornado was spotted near Lake Tide Drive and was associated with 95 mph winds, torrential rains, heavy lightning, damaged power lines and toppled trees. It stayed on the groundContinue Reading

Ballentine, SC — The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the Ballentine Community Center on Sunday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The community center is located at 1009 Bickley Road. Community members are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and make a life-saving difference.Continue Reading

The Town of Irmo and the African American Historical Society of Irmo Present the 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future — Irmo Style! Irmo, SC – The Town of Irmo and the African American Historical Society of Irmo proudly present the 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, anContinue Reading

By Mike DuBose Archaeologists determined human music originated 40,000 years ago when they discovered bone flutes, clay drums, rattles, and shell trumpets across the globe. Music plays an important role in all human cultures and worship services, dating back to Genesis 4:21 where Jubal played string instruments and pipes inContinue Reading

Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) has announced Kinsleigh Ringus of Lexington High School, as the Second District of South Carolina’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition winner. “The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists in the Second Congressional District of South Carolina and across the nation.Continue Reading