In appreciation and support of veterans, Richland County Government is joining Operation Green Light, an initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO), by illuminating County buildings with green light during the week of Veterans Day, November 6-12. Each year, NACo andContinue Reading
Chester Leroy Gibson, 82, of Irmo, passed away peacefully at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at home in the arms of his loving wife. Leroy was born August 28, 1941, to Lester and Bridget (Huges) Gibson. He was an educator, a coach, a painter, a woodworking teacher, and startedContinue Reading
Irmo High School will be honoring veterans and veterans’ families in the community at a Veteran’s Day celebration on November 10 from 10 a.m. – noon. The event will feature performances by Irmo High School band, chorus, guitar, orchestra, percussion, piano, and theatre ensembles. For more information or to RSVPContinue Reading
The Carillon Queens for the 70th annual Carolina Carillon Parade have been crowned. The winners include: Miniature Miss Carillon, Pricilla Burgess (Saluda) Petite Miss Carillon, Cora Cooper (Gilbert) Pre-Teen Miss Carillon Brylee Cooper (Gilbert) Junior Teen Miss Carillon, Lexi Ramon (Irmo) Teen Carillon, Jesse Black (Lexington) The queens were crownedContinue Reading
The all-new event is a fresh take on the holiday lights experience, shining a light on the beauty of nature and the importance of caring for the natural world. Explore the Zoo and encounter nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns inspired by nature, from pollinators and plants to endangered (and evenContinue Reading
Lexington Medical Center has again received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates Lexington Medical Center’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “Lexington Medical Center is constantly striving to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients,” said Tod Augsburger,Continue Reading
The Spirit of Lake Murray was spotted heading to the water last week near Agnew Lake Services. The cruise vessel has been undergoing an extensive overhaul from the waterline up and the plan is for the sea-worthy vessel to be included in the Lake Murray Christmas Light Boat Parade toContinue Reading
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church invites the community to a free night of comedy on November 10 as they host Focus on the . The free event is titled Love, Laugh, Pursue. The night will offer attendees a chance to unplug from the busyness of life and enjoy an evening ofContinue Reading
Mayoral candidate Bill Danielson was at the Irmo trunk or treat handing out candy in the community park of Irmo with Chief of Police Bobby Dale, Lt. Andrea Grinstead, Town Administration Renee Caviness and Angie Reyes. The event was held October 31, and organized by the Irmo events committee.Continue Reading
Richland County will bring together the County’s Transportation Penny Advisory Committee (TPAC), the S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and The Comet for a joint 2023 State of the Penny Address. The public is invited to the live event at 6 pm November 2 at the Richland County Administration Building, 2020Continue Reading
Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale: Thursday, November 16 The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitor’s Center will host its annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, and you’re invited! The Holiday Open House will take place from 10 AM – 5:00 PMContinue Reading