IRMO — Richland Northeast High School’s Silver Cadets Marching Band will host Battle In the Met, a drumline competition, on Saturday, March 7, from 2–8 p.m. in the RNE gym. Doors open at 1 p.m. The event will feature 16 high school drumlines competing for top honors, with DJ DelContinue Reading
IRMO — Tina Stevens, a counselor at Irmo Middle School, was recognized as a Hometown Hero during the University of South Carolina men’s basketball game on February 21. Stevens was nominated for the honor by Chick-fil-A manager Andrew Brantley in recognition of her leadership and service through the school’s Chick-fil-AContinue Reading
The Harbison Community Center will be holding a free community indoor yard sale 7 am – noon March 7. The event will feature a variety of items and something for everyone. Come browse, connect with neighbors, and enjoy a morning of great finds. Harbison Community Center is at 106 HillpineContinue Reading
Pictured are Heather Ginn, who received a copy of the Optimist Creed, and speaker sponsor Buck Wilson. By Rick Abercrombie Heather Ginn, Campaign Development Manger for Blood Cancer United (BCU), spoke to St. Andrews Optimists February 20. BCU is the new name for the older Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. TheContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Awards Night and Gala on February 20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia, bringing together business leaders and community members for an evening of celebration. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, dancing and casino-style games before the evening concluded with an awards presentationContinue Reading
Richland County Councilman Jason Branham, (pictured above), offered a brief history of the surrounding area and the importance of the Broad River widening project to the community and what it will mean in years to come. Construction is now officially underway on the long-anticipated widening of Broad River Road, asContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five celebrated its fourth annual First Jobs Signing Day on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, recognizing 29 students hired to work within the district. The First Jobs Initiative was created to address the nationwide labor shortage while providing students with meaningful, paid work experience. This year’sContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. At just 11 years old, Pelion native Kenneth “Preston” Blevins is already accelerating through the early stages of what looks to be a promising kart racing career. The young driver has captured three junior titles along with the 2025 U.S. and E-World championship in North Carolina.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The annual Red Bank Invitational (RBI) Baseball Tournament was held this past weekend at White Knoll High School, drawing eight teams for the early-season showcase. Among the participants was Irmo High School, which had Waylon Grillot earn All-Tournament honors and Caden Hall named to the All-AcademicContinue Reading
South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports has released its 2026 preseason high school softball rankings, highlighting the top teams across each classification heading into the new season. Class 5A Division I J.F. Byrnes Summerville Sumter Lexington Clover Dorman Ashley Ridge West Ashley Boiling Springs Class 5A Division II CatawbaContinue Reading
Residents across the Midlands experienced an unusually loud Sunday afternoon on March 1, 2026, as multiple events combined to create noticeable shaking and booming throughout the region. Earthquake Near Irmo A 2.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded approximately 3 miles due west of Irmo, producing a noticeable rumble felt by many residents.Continue Reading