WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Multiples of the Midlands (MoM) Club will host its annual Fall Children’s Consignment Sale on Saturday, Aug. 15, at St. David’s Lutheran Church. The sale will be open from 7 a.m. until noon and will feature a wide variety of gently used items for infants,Continue Reading
Irmo Town Council called a special council meeting on Tuesday, August 4 to give a final reading to an ordinance to legally change the way the town does business. Passing the ordinance allows for the question to be put on the November ballot so residents can vote to change theContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Each August I think of my father’s service in Japan, specifically Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Recently I came across one of his base passes that had been hiding from me all these years. Dad was stationed in Yokohama. The date on his pass is AugustContinue Reading
By Radley West Let’s be honest. Exercise is hard. Getting up early is hard. Choosing a salad when everyone else ordered fries is hard. Doing one more squat when your legs are already complaining is hard. But here’s something I’ve learned after years of coaching: Everything is hard. Life isContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) and the City of Columbia will join together Friday, Aug. 7, for a proclamation ceremony honoring Purple Heart recipients and recognizing the start of Purple Heart Viola Week, which runs Aug. 7-14. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) will implement service adjustments across several bus routes beginning Sunday, Aug. 9, as part of its ongoing effort to improve service reliability and efficiency. The changes are part of The COMET’s regular review of operations to better align serviceContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Town of Irmo’s commitment to supporting neighbors in need was on display July 30 as Irmo resident Cynthia B. received a $1,500 grant through the Mayor’s Uplift Initiative. Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson presented the check to Cynthia, who has faced significant hardships in recent months, includingContinue Reading
The Coldstream neighborhood has recognized the home at 113 Ridge Shot Road as its August 2026 Yard of the Month. The Yard of the Month program recognizes homeowners who take pride in maintaining attractive, well-landscaped properties that enhance the beauty of the neighborhood. Congratulations to the residents of 113 RidgeContinue Reading
Prayer delivered by retired Marine colonel and three-time Hall of Famer aboard USS Yorktown By Christopher David Carter Col. Steve Vitali, USMC (Ret.), delivered a stirring invocation before gathered dignitaries and SC7 Expedition leaders and participants aboard the decommissioned aircraft-carrier USS Yorktown anchored along the shores of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.Continue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net When I see photographs of Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park I want to explore a desert right then. Until I do, the fragile deserts along the Atlantic Ocean will do just fine. Wind, it shapes the earth, yet we never see it, justContinue Reading
The Irmo Town Council recognized Army veteran Jose Lopez at a town council meeting for his service to the country. To open the meeting, Jose also led the council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Nominated by his wife, Erica Lopez, Jose’s life is a testament to resilience, bravery, and aContinue Reading
In a 4-1 vote the Irmo Town Council added 22 FLOCK cameras to their already existing 11 cameras amid protests from some town citizens. Many of those who spoke during the Presentation by Citizens portion of the meeting were not from the Town of Irmo including the chairman of theContinue Reading
5K road race moved from July to late September By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year – always aimed at raising support for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) K-9 corps – has moved from one of the hottest months of theContinue Reading
Photo: Cool, comfy, and a tad literary. That’s seersucker. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Seersucker. A cool word, and cool is the word. Before AC came along, a Southern gentleman worth his salt wouldn’t be caught without a seersucker suit. Just one gentleman back home wore seersucker. With hisContinue Reading
By Radley West When most people hear the word “chiropractor,” they think of one thing: back pain. And while chiropractic care can be incredibly effective for helping people who are experiencing neck pain, back pain, headaches, and joint discomfort, that’s only part of the story. In fact, one of theContinue Reading