Charles “Chuck” Larsen, Sr., 96, passed away January 5, 2024. Chuck was born in 1928 in Pensacola, Florida to Karl and Alma Bishop Larsen. At an early age, Chuck had a radio show where he performed, sang, and tap danced. This was the start of his lifetime love of musicContinue Reading
Irmo’s own Chiara Cox will receive a distinguished award on January 23 during the second annual World Endangered Writing Day. This global celebration recognizes individuals and organizations dedicated to reviving traditional writing systems, with Cox earning praise for her documentary, Mangyan Ambahan: Wisdom for Our Filipino Soul. The film, createdContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce is mourning the loss of its founding President, Chuck Larsen, who passed away yesterday at the age of 96 after a brief illness. Larsen was a pivotal figure in the Chamber’s history, serving as its first Executive Director from its inception in 1994 untilContinue Reading
As part of its Community Workshop Series, McGregor Presbyterian Church is offering two free programs on dementia in January. These workshops, led by Ms. Tori Anderson, a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Dementia Care Specialist with the S.C. Department on Aging, are open to the public and aim to provide valuableContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic will host an evening of music and wine at the Koger Center on Thursday, January 18, at 7:30 p.m. The event, called “Wolfgang & Wine,” will feature three beautiful pieces of music and a special wine-tasting experience. The concert will begin with Concertino Cusqueño by GabrielaContinue Reading
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Lexington County. Volunteers advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are involved in Family Court legal proceedings through the Department of Social ServicesContinue Reading
The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced that a portion of the Saluda Riverwalk trail will be closed beginning January 6 to ensure public safety during heavy construction activities related to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s Saluda Sky Ride Gondola Project. The closure will affect the section of the RiverwalkContinue Reading
McGregor Presbyterian Church in Irmo is delighted to announce the arrival of Dr. Sam Codington as its new reverend. Dr. Codington will officially begin his ministry on Sunday, February 2, 2025, with his first worship service at 11 a.m. Dr. Codington, a Clinton, South Carolina native, grew up as theContinue Reading
Why Dr. Tom Mullikin is the perfect choice to lead SCDNR into the future By W. Thomas Smith Jr. More than two years ago, I wrote a piece, UNASSAILABLE GREATNESS, about a man whose remarkably exceptional career has not only been one for the books, but has only beenContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders When we think of feelings it brings to mind thoughts of love, anger, sadness, loneliness, regret, joy, and a host of autonomic or spontaneous emotions such as happiness that lifts us and we spend the day smiling at whomever we meet or emotions that trigger thoughts ofContinue Reading
By Tom PolandTomPoland.net No more glory years, a beauty nonetheless. A junkyard hiding in woods surprised me. Old cars and pick-ups sat at odd angles, a senior citizen social of sorts. The years had extracted their toll. A sedan’s hood was up as if she had died in the midstContinue Reading