By: Curtis Loftis South Carolina State Treasurer Scroll through a few TikTok stories on Parenthood or follow a Mom influencer on Instagram, and you’ll quickly learn that the challenges Millennial parents and Gen Z parents face are vastly different from those of their Gen X or Baby Boomer parents. In 2025,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – April 30. The City of Columbia, in partnership with Statues for Equality and local community partners, unveiled a bronze statue honoring legendary basketball coach Dawn Staley at 4 p.m. on April 30. The statue stands proudly at the intersection of Senate and Lincoln Streets, beside the UniversityContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin Exercise is a weight loss powerhouse but that does not mean everyone should run in a marathon. Cardio helps burn calories and weightlifting will build muscle which will boost your metabolism. The key is to find something that you enjoy. For beginners, it may be a simpleContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s (KMB) annual shoe drive fundraiser is now in full swing and will continue through May 31. This community-driven initiative helps support KMB’s mission to engage, inspire, and educate the Midlands to invest in litter prevention, recycling, and beautification. Anyone can participate by donating new or gentlyContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net This fiddle’s origin may never be known. Long did Grandad’s fiddle hang on my mother’s living room wall. I could never walk by it without wondering . . . “What’s its story?” Best I recall, my mother didn’t know its provenance, that fancy wordContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – A big thank you goes out to the Irmo Elementary School Student Council for leading the Pledge of Allegiance at last night’s Irmo Town Council meeting! The council took a moment to recognize the exceptional leadership and accomplishments of these young students throughout the school year. HighlightsContinue Reading
On Saturday, May 17, Moore Park came alive with friendly competition and community spirit as the Leadership Lexington County Class of 2025 hosted their “Bags, Beers, and Braggin’ Rights” Cornhole Tournament. The event, held at 7507 Eastview Drive, kicked off at 11 a.m. and featured food and beverages generously provided by local sponsors. ProceedsContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – May 21, 2025 – In an effort to promote literacy and build stronger community ties, the mayors of Irmo, Lexington, and Chapin are teaming up this summer for a special initiative: Tuesday Morning Story Time in the Park. Beginning May 20 and running through August 26, theContinue Reading
Irmo Town Council moved to go into Executive Session early in their Tuesday, May 20th town council meeting to discuss a contractual matter related to the hiring of a new town administrator. When council returned from Executive Session they voted to hire Jim Crosland, formerly the Cayce City Manager, toContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – May 20, 2025 – The Irmo Town Council ratified a contract Tuesday night during an executive session, officially naming Jim Crosland as the town’s new administrator. Crosland will assume the position on July 7, following the departure of current administrator Courtney Dennis, who is stepping down toContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – May 17, 2025 – The Coldstream Homeowners Association gathered for their annual picnic on Saturday at Moore Park, bringing together residents from one of South Carolina’s largest connected neighborhoods. The Coldstream subdivision, which includes over 1,000 households, was developed in the 1970s and 80s and takes itsContinue Reading