By Thomas Grant Jr. Both Dutch Fork basketball teams took second place honors in separate tournaments. Prior to the holiday break, the Lady Silver Foxes took part in the Christmas Classic at Lexington High School where it defeated Hammond (60-26) before losing to defending Class 4A champion North Augusta (46-32)Continue Reading
The Coldstream home at 407 Stamford Bridge Road has been selected as the January 2026 Yard of the Month. The recognition highlights the property’s well-maintained landscape and curb appeal, reflecting pride of ownership and enhancing the neighborhood’s overall appearance.Continue Reading
Irmo, SC — January 1, 2026 — The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. These leaders—each bringing unique expertise, energy, and commitment to the Irmo community—will begin their terms on January 14, 2026 at the AnnualContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Irmo basketball teams used the holiday break to maintain their competitive focus. In the case of the Yellow Jackets, the end result was a championship trophy at its inaugural Big Red Box Holiday Invitational. The 3-night tournament featured eight teams. Irmo opened with a 53-41Continue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy What if I told you there’s a toxin in 95% of homes that could be causing: Would you want to know what it is? The toxin is mold. Not the obvious black mold you can see—the hidden mold growing in your walls, under your floors, in yourContinue Reading
Prisma Health Urgent Care has opened a new center in Ballentine, expanding access to same-day care for residents in the Irmo and Dutch Fork communities. The facility, located at 1085 Dutch Fork Road, opened December 15 and provides walk-in treatment for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. The Ballentine location operates dailyContinue Reading
Popular Midlands-area School Resource Officer attends international police conference in Seoul By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I love Korea. I love and respect the country for its deep, rich history and culture (food and art included), and for the very nature of who the Korean people are and have beenContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie In a recent appearance at the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo, Retired Army First Sergeant Alvin King described the work and mission of the Range Fore Hope Foundation (RFHF). In King’s words, RFHF is “Community driven, veteran focused.” King, founded RFHF in 2018. RFHF uses all aspectsContinue Reading
Rivchland County Administrator Leonardo Brown has graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy as a member of Basic Detention Class 482. The academy’s Basic Detention program is a three-week course designed to provide officer candidates with the knowledge, skills and training required to serve as certified detention officers inContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy Many people visit their doctor feeling persistently fatigued, foggy, or unwell, only to be told their lab work falls within “normal” ranges. According to local functional nutrition practitioner Jennifer Tardy, those results may not always reflect optimal health. Tardy, founder of Eating for Healing Nutrition and Wellness,Continue Reading
Local restaurant owners, food truck operators, caterers, and other food-based businesses can learn how to attract media attention at Lights, Camera, Flavor., a media masterclass set for January 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cathy Novinger Leadership Center, 1107 Williams Street, Columbia. Hosted by Khali Gallman, CEO ofContinue Reading