The Palmetto Church of Christ is hosting a free information session on scam mail and phone calls. The information will be presented by local FBI agents. The event will take place on August 16 at 4 pm at Palmetto Church of Christ, 7000 Nursery Road, Columbia. Call 803-781-0909 if youContinue Reading
Got books? The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road, will accept donations of used books and media this Saturday, August 12, from 9 am-noon. Books may be dropped off curbside at the side entrance to the library, where Friends volunteers will assist in unloading. Or youContinue Reading
Shandon United Methodist Church has announced the church’s 19th Annual Garage Sale, sponsored by the United Women in Faith. Mark your calendars for the event, taking place August 11, from 8 am to 2:30 pm, and continuing August 12, from 8 am to 1 pm. The sale will be heldContinue Reading
Romance author Synithia Williams is launching her newest novel, The Secret to a Southern Wedding, with a conversation and book signing on August 15 at All Good Books in Columbia. Williams will be in conversation with fellow author Yasmin Angoe at 6 pm, followed by a meet-and-greet/book signing running untilContinue Reading
The Contemporaries, an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), have revealed two new museum acquisitions by Columbia-born artist Rodney McMillian. The CMA is the first museum in the Carolinas to acquire McMillian’s work. Both paintings are currently on display in the CMA’s collection gallery 20, where theyContinue Reading
Phillip Rivers with Parking Lot King washes and paints the marquis at the entrance of Friarsgate Boulevard. New mulch is coming this week.Continue Reading
Brian Pearson, distinguished executive coach, will help attendees to learn and understand the current generational gaps and the six temptations successful organizations have as they battle labor issues and the disconnects associated with those gaps. This lunchtime workshop will be held on Thursday, August 17, at the Greater Irmo ChamberContinue Reading
Irmo’s National Night Out was held on Tuesday, August 1 at the Community Park of Irmo. Thanks to the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation the turn out was excellent and the tons of food and fun were devoured before the end of the event at 8:30. Walmart of Irmo gaveContinue Reading
Dr. Mullikin discusses conservative approach to climate change By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, South Carolina’s renowned global expedition leader and chair of thegubernatorially established S.C. Floodwater Commission, addressed a gathering of theConservative Climate Foundation (CCF) at the historic Mills House hotel in Charleston,S.C., Wednesday, Aug. 2. FreshContinue Reading
Rebekah (Bekah) Smith and the Smith Family return home after a life-altering car accident in Hawaii on June 28. Bekah (18) suffered an atlanto-occipital dislocation, a typically fatal injury, a C1 and C2 fracture, and traumatic brain injury, while her father, Jacob, and brothers, Jake, and Banks, also sustained injuries.Continue Reading
Sheriff Leon Lott discusses winning, leadership, and life beyond football By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott addressed the coaches and players of Benedict College’s football team during an all-hands team meeting at the Benedict Football offices, Saturday, July 29. Lott was joined by former standout BenedictContinue Reading