Pictured above is the author and James Dickey, June 24, 1995. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Each January, my thoughts turn to a fellow Georgian. James Dickey died January 19, 1997, of the same disease that took my mother’s life. On June 24, 1995, I interviewed Dickey for ReckonContinue Reading
South Carolina Black Belt Hall of Fame presents several awards during ceremonial dinner in the Upstate By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Guests and inductees of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF), the Palmetto State’s premier martial arts organization, gathered for the Hall of Fame’s annual awards dinner atContinue Reading
By Radley West Life after organ donation can be full, healthy, and strong. I am living proof. In May 2012, I made one of the most important decisions of my life, I donated a kidney to a member at our gym. At the time, I didn’t fully realize how muchContinue Reading
Photo: Osprey at Anthony Shoals with a fish too big to lift. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Three birds hold me in their thrall. The osprey, whippoorwill, and oft-slighted buzzard. I love the whippoorwill’s lilting call. The noble osprey and its distinctive M-shaped wings stands out, and the utilitarianContinue Reading
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced that Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, will mark the opening of the nation’s 2026 tax filing season. Taxpayers will have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 federal income tax returns and pay any taxes due. The IRS expects to receive approximatelyContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy You are committed to your health—but sometimes it can feel like you are playing catch-up. You do many of the right things, but often only after something goes wrong. The truth is that some of the most powerful shifts in energy, hormone balance, and immune resilience doContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Town of Irmo announced that Human Resources Manager Karley Rawls has earned the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential from the Society for Human Resource Management. The SHRM-CP is a globally recognized certification awarded to human resources professionals who demonstrate a high level of knowledge and theContinue Reading
Irmo deputy town administrator recognized for leadership, experience, and professional excellence IRMO, S.C. — Doug Polen, deputy town administrator for the Town of Irmo, has earned the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). Polen is one of more than 1,300 local government management professionals worldwide toContinue Reading
Irmo officials consider larger recycling bins, automated trucks, and ordinance updates as complaints continue. The Town of Irmo is considering larger recycling bins and changes to how garbage is collected within the town limits as part of an effort to address ongoing sanitation complaints. During a town workshop Tuesday, Jan.Continue Reading
The Town of Irmo recently presented a $30,000 check to the Universal Leadership & STEAM Academy to support employment training, mentorship, and community service opportunities for students ages 13 to 21 in the Irmo area. The academy provides nutritious meals to more than 300 children each week and partners withContinue Reading
The 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, in partnership with Brookland Baptist Church and several legal organizations, will host a Record Expungement Fair on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The free Day of Service event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at BrooklandContinue Reading