Recently, School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties handed down a reply from a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted by a school board candidate, Ken Loveless, asking for ‘a listing with dates of invoices and amounts of payment to Kenneth B. Loveless and/or Loveless Commercial Contracting, Inc.Continue Reading

Congratulations to Selah Smith-Galloway, a fifth grader at Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences, for being named Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary’s September Student of the Month! Dutch Fork Elementary Principal Rebecca Dilley praised Selah, saying, “Selah is a creative, outgoing student who quickly caught the attention of her teachers.Continue Reading

IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five will host a series of virtual Lunch & Learn Events with Superintendent Akil Ross regarding the Bond Referendum that will be on the November election ballot. Sessions will be held virtually from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and will be tailored to the attendance zones forContinue Reading

The Lexington-Richland Five Teacher Forum will be hosting two D5 School Board Candidate Forums to give the public a chance to learn more about the candidates and their positions on key issues. “Teacher Forum is looking forward to learning more about our school board candidates and their hopes for D5Continue Reading

Irmo High School senior Nakul Ranjith has achieved a milestone by publishing his debut novel, The Depths of Man. This impressive accomplishment comes as Nakul balances his academic responsibilities with his passion for writing. The novel, now available for purchase nationwide, explores deep themes of humanity and self-discovery, showcasing Nakul’sContinue Reading

By Sarah Ostergaard We know the expression: Education is the key to new worlds. Education is the antidote to ignorance. Education is the ticket to prosperity. My favorite: Education is the one thing no one can take away from you. We need our students at all levels – CP, Honors,Continue Reading

IRMO – On Thursday, September 5, 2024, Harbison West Elementary School Gifted and Talent Development Magnet hosted its “Grits for Grands” parent family engagement event, bringing together over 150 grandparents and students for a morning of food, fun, and connection. The event aimed to strengthen the bond between students andContinue Reading