The Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is celebrating 85 years of public service, sisterhood, and social action, both locally and nationally. The 85th Anniversary celebration begins this Saturday, November 15, the Chapter’s Charter Day, with two signature events: a reenactment of the first chapter meetingContinue Reading
IRMO – Moore Park will host a Buy Nothing Irmo event this Saturday, November 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. Buy Nothing Irmo is part of a nationwide movement that offers free food, clothing, services, and other items to the community — all at no cost to participants. “Just comeContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo honored all armed forces veterans and rededicated the Irmo Veterans Park during a ceremony held on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025. The Military Women’s Memorial Ambassador of South Carolina, Shelly Langston, USN, addressed the guests and introduced the color guard and the singing of the nationalContinue Reading
Sharing God’s Love recently held its 16th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament raising more than $21,000. The Spur at Northwoods hosted the event and provided lunch for the eighty-four golfers. The event was sponsored by fifty-two businesses and individual contributors. Thirty-three merchants contributed various prizes and awards. The golf outing isContinue Reading
Columbia, South Carolina – The Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) will host the Fini Flight of 2LT Jimmie L. “Jim” Hamilton in a Cessna L-19 Birddog at the Celebrate Freedom Foundation Hangar, located at 2533 Airport Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29170. Hamilton flew the Birddog as a U.S. Army pilot fromContinue Reading
On a hot August Saturday in Irmo, the parking lot outside American Legion Post 174 filled early with rows of gleaming classic cars. Families strolled past polished ’57 Chevys and roaring muscle machines, while a lively cornhole game drew cheers. Veterans shook hands, swapped stories, and greeted neighbors. It lookedContinue Reading
Medal of Honor recipient, military leaders, other VIPs to attend afternoon event at Columbia Convention Center next week The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF) will hold its first press conference announcing its new 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and its permanent home at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Friday,Continue Reading
Irmo, SC — Get ready to usher in the holiday season with a spectacular new tradition! The Town of Irmo Events Committee is thrilled to announce the First Annual Irmo Christmas Parade, rolling through the streets of Irmo on Saturday, December 6, at 9:00 AM. Enjoy a morning filled withContinue Reading
Irmo, SC (Nov. 6, 2025) — This holiday season, the Town of Irmo is partnering with Toys for Tots, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s iconic children’s charity, to help bring joy to local families in need. Drop off New, Unwrapped Toys at Town Hall:Residents are encouraged to donate new, unwrappedContinue Reading
The Harbison Community Center will host a craft fair and yard sale on Friday, November 15, from 7 a.m. to noon. The event will feature local vendors showcasing handmade crafts, along with yard sale booths offering a variety of bargains. The Harbison Community Center is located at 106 Hillpine RoadContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Photo: The ash door to the smokehouse in Historic Brattonsville. To some, the smokehouse remains a symbol of the impoverished, rural South. Not me. I see it as a rustic savior, and I thank the late Harry Crews for my column’s title. I recalledContinue Reading