Richland County Voter Registration and Elections officially unveiled its new office on October 2 at 7201 Two Notch Road, located in the former JCPenney space at Columbia Place Mall. During the ribbon-cutting event, Travis Alexander, Director of Voter Registration and Elections, led members of County Council and County Administration onContinue Reading
By Radley West When GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy first hit the market, I’ll be honest—I was skeptical. As a health and fitness professional with over 16 years of experience helping people build stronger, healthier lives, I’ve seen plenty of so-called “miracle” weight loss solutions come and go. MostContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy Even the most perfect nutrition plan can fall flat if your body is stuck in fight-or-flight mode. When you’re constantly in survival mode, your body doesn’t prioritize healing—it holds on to fat, suppresses digestion, and throws hormones out of balance. That’s why nervous system regulation is aContinue Reading
The Coldstream Neighborhood Association has named 330 Wycombe Road as the October 2025 Yard of the Month. Congratulations to the homeowners for their outstanding curb appeal and dedication to keeping the community beautiful!Continue Reading
The horaltic pose By Tom Poland: A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Back roads never disappoint me. Such was the case with a road, paved just a tad, but deliciously dirt the rest of the way. As I suspected, its name, Sardis, comes from the Bible, though it could be a family name.Continue Reading
Columbia’s Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, November 4, for the offices of Mayor and City Council members representing District One, District Four, and the At-Large seat. The following candidates have officially filed with the Office of the City Clerk: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann (incumbent) Jessica S. Thomas Wade H.Continue Reading
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is now accepting nominations for this year’s Angel Awards, which honor outstanding charitable organizations across the state. Each year, the Secretary of State recognizes charities that devote at least 80 percent of their contributions to charitable services, have operated for at least threeContinue Reading
Visitors to the 50th Annual LexMed Irmo Okra Strut had a unique opportunity to enjoy local artwork created by members of the newly formed Greater Irmo Art Guild. Kim Winn, President of the new Guild and owner of local art hub, Artistic Aspirations, explained “This undertaking was a true communityContinue Reading
After a pause due to Hurricane Helene and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Irmo Okra Strut finally celebrated its milestone 50th festival on September 26 and 27. What began decades ago as a fundraiser by the Lake Murray–Irmo Woman’s Club to support a new library has grown into a two-day celebration.Continue Reading
If you live in the town of Irmo, you should have received a mailer from Tyler’s Sanitation with an updated pickup schedule for your location. The new scheduling starting September 29. For a listing of all streets, visit https://tinyurl.com/nd2bds6h. Irmo Recycling – “A” week starts October 2 and 3, andContinue Reading
Comic book and toy fans, get ready! The Vault Show, hosted by Chris’s Vault, comes to Columbia this weekend, October 4–5. Much like the dealer’s room at a Comic-Con, the show will feature: Tens of thousands of comic books Comic art and collectibles Vintage toys and action figures Life-like modelsContinue Reading