Opinion By Bill Danielson, Mayor of Irmo When most people hear a town talking about annexation, they may assume the goal is simply to become bigger. I believe that is the wrong way to look at annexation in Irmo. Our goal should not be to make Irmo larger simply byContinue Reading
Open Letter Recently, an American flag was installed at the Lake Murray sign at Highway 6 and Highway 60. This is a beautiful display of American pride that everyone can appreciate. It is especially eye catching at night, a striking image that lingers in your mind. Special thanks to RepresentativeContinue Reading
With Labor Day behind us, we’re getting closer to cooler weather with every passing day – the kind of days that make a bike ride at Harbison State Forest, a hike at Congaree National Park, or a hunt in the Sumter National Forest not just tolerable but even inviting. SouthContinue Reading
The pros and cons of FLOCK cameras have recently gone viral across the country portraying misinformation and misleading accounts about abuse and overreach of law enforcement. License plate reader cameras have one purpose and that is to read the license plate on the back of a vehicle and take it’sContinue Reading
Guest Editorial By Edward Van LieropAuthor, photographer and U.S. Air Force veteran(All photos by Edward Van Lierop) As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, do we, as American citizens, truly grasp the significance of living in this free country we call home? To realize the magnificent vision of our FoundingContinue Reading
By Captain Tyler Ryan “It all started with some hot dogs and a grill,” says Wacky Wednesday Foundation Founder Ken Jones says of the weekly party he now hosts every Wednesday during the summer at Sandy Beach, where it is not unusual to find a hundred boats. What started asContinue Reading
Open Letter I happen to be following a school bus on Coldstream Drive few days ago and the bus made four stops between Nursery Rd and Bush River Road. It was annoying to wait every 500 or so yards while the bus let out 2-3 students each stop. I wasContinue Reading
I am in my 6th year serving on the Lexington-Richland Five school board. One of my goals has always been to use my financial education and expertise to ensure tax payer funds are focused on educational outcomes. Student safety is also a major focus for me. One place those goalsContinue Reading
Dear Editor, I am writing to express serious concerns regarding what appears to be a restrictive and unfair voting process implemented by the Harbison Community Association (HCA) for the election of its Board members. According to the HCA bylaws, voter registration “begins and runs until 5:00 p.m. April 13th” andContinue Reading
South Carolina’s Defining Challenge By Tom Mullikin Recent News reported that “South Carolina is officially the fastest-growing state in the nation, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Between July 2024 and July 2025, the Palmetto State’s population surged by 1.5 percent, outpacing every other state inContinue Reading
Open Letter Many law enforcement agencies in South Carolina use K-9’s for a myriad of services. That wasn’t always the case. In 1947, the S.C. Law Enforcement Division was the first agency by helping the state’s local Sheriff and Police Departments by using K-9’s that SLED maintained. Since that timeContinue Reading
By Jason Guerry Anyone who lives in Lexington County feels it. What used to be a quick drive down 378 or Highway 1 now takes twice as long. Intersections and feeder roads back up for multiple light cycles. Roads are patched, repatched, and still falling apart. You don’t need anyoneContinue Reading
By Bill Danielson, Mayor of Irmo Earlier this year, municipal leaders from across South Carolina gathered at the State House for Hometown Legislative Action Day to talk with lawmakers about the real challenges cities and towns face — and the practical policy changes that can help us serve residents moreContinue Reading
Power, Pain, and the Enduring Call to LoveBy Tom Mullikin As the world approaches Easter, the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, occurring three days after his crucifixion on Good Friday, we have an opportunity to examine Christ’s life. A closer inspection of his final 24 hours revealsContinue Reading
Recent running gunbattle in Winnsboro community is but one example By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The recent now-viral video originating from the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety of criminals shooting up a neighborhood in the otherwise peaceful town of Winnsboro, S.C., is infuriating to say the least. My question andContinue Reading