County representatives recently attended a kickoff event for Lights at Riverbanks Zoo. The group included Councilmembers Cheryl English, Jesica Mackey, Chakisse Newton and Gretchen Barron, County Administrator Leonardo Brown, Assistant Administrators John Thompson and Aric Jensen, County Attorney Patrick Wright, Clerk to Council Anette Kirylo, and their families. This isContinue Reading

As the leftovers are put away and the shopping lists come into focus, criminals spring into action to steal your would-be gifts and money. “This time of year always brings concerns for safety and security,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Distractions a part of the holiday season and theyContinue Reading

Union United Methodist Church is preparing to host the full production of their long-standing tradition, the 29th annual drive-through living nativity, The Living Christmas Story. The event will take place Friday through Sunday, December 2 – 4 from 6:30 pm – 9 pm each night. For more than 20 yearsContinue Reading

The third annual Tinsel Town Market will be held 9 am -2 pm December 3 at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church in Chapin. The event is a fundraiser for Girl Scout Troop 760 and Troop 29036. There will be more than 80 crafters and vendors, as well as several food trucks.Continue Reading

Irmo High School is hosting a  Senior Goodwill Brunch December 7 for older community members. The brunch will be December 7, 9 – 11 am at the Irmo High School Center for the Arts Senior members of the community are invited. Enjoy brunch and entertainment provided by students. To attendContinue Reading

The Dutch Fork Choral Society will presents Light from Darkness; Music of Light, Love and Life December 8 at 7pm, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. 170 St. Andrews Road. The performance will feature music from Bach, Barber, Eric Whitacre and many others; including a World Premiere commission from composer JaRonContinue Reading

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and representatives from the Babcock Center unveiled this year’s official city ornament at a press conference November 10. This year’s ornament depicts the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. This is the 30th ornament in the collectors’ series. Each ornament is 24-karat gold on brass and comes inContinue Reading

The Toys For Tots program is continuing. Donation boxes will be available through December 2.Look for donation boxes in a business near you and make your contribution of a new, unwrapped toy that will be shared with families in the community. The Toys For Tots program has grown tremendously sinceContinue Reading

River Springs Elementary fifth grader Franchesca Shirley and teacher Sharon Giordano have been honored as the Irmo Chamber’s November Student and Teacher of the Month. Principal Matt Gams said, “Franchesca is an incredible kid. She is one of those students who can be counted on to always be on taskContinue Reading