LITTLE MOUNTAIN, S.C. – A significant piece of Richland County history was honored on March 22 as Pine Grove AME Church unveiled a new historical marker, recognizing its 157 years of worship, outreach, and education. Richland County Councilman Jason Branham (District 1) delivered remarks at the event, celebrating the church’sContinue Reading
The Irmo Outreach Committee is looking for help with a property cleanup and lawn care project taking place April 5. Volunteers will gather at 9 am at 236 East Dean Road, in the New Friarsgate subdivision. If you’d like to participate visit IrmoOutreach.help/volunteer and complete the volunteer form. Irmo OutreachContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – The town of Lexington is inviting the community to step back in time and experience history like never before at “The Shot Heard Round The World,” a special event marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. When: April 19, 2025 | 4:30 – 8:00 p.m.Where: OldContinue Reading
The split-rail fence, in harmony with the earth. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A fence has become more than a way to mark property — delineate — as a five-dollar word goes. “I put that fence up to delineate precisely where my line runs.” Redundant. To delineate is toContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – The District 5 Foundation is inviting the community to come together for Springfest, a brand-new fundraising event set to take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Dutch Fork High School Football Stadium. The event aims to raise funds to support Lexington-Richland School District Five students andContinue Reading
The Okra Strut Commission and the Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club are again offering scholarships to Irmo and Dutch Fork High School seniors who will be entering a post-secondary institution in the fall. Scholarships are awarded to one male and one female student from each high school. Each scholarship is $2,000Continue Reading
Golfers, get ready to tee off for a great cause! The 22nd annual We Care Sticky Open Golf Tournament is set for Monday, April 28, at Timberlake Country Club. This highly anticipated charity event will feature numerous prizes, including a new car for a hole-in-one, courtesy of Stokes-Trainor in Newberry.Continue Reading
The Irmo Town Park was alive with arts and fellowship on March 22, which was proclaimed Cherry Blossom Day by Bill Danielson, Mayor of the Town of Irmo. The 8th annual Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival honored these beautiful blossoms that embody the beauty, fragility and preciousness of life. Events beganContinue Reading
A non-partisan special election will be held on Tuesday, June 3, to fill a vacant town council seat in Irmo. Where to File: For more information, contact your local elections office.Continue Reading
Skateboarders from all over will gather at Rawls Creek Park this Friday and Saturday for the Palmetto Citizens Boardr Series, a national all-ages skateboarding competition that leads up to the final event in Tampa, Florida, this December. This exciting two-day event will showcase skateboarding talent in the park’s newly openedContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) has announced the Koger Center for the Arts as a recipient of the 2025 South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the state’s highest recognition for outstanding contributions to the arts. The Koger Center, honored in the Government category, is recognizedContinue Reading