Free festival celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with music, food, cultural performances and family activities COLUMBIA, S.C. — Carnaval del Barrio, one of the Midlands’ largest celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month, will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at Finlay Park in downtown Columbia. Admission is free. The family-friendly festival draws hundredsContinue Reading

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina State Museum will host an Accessibility Morning Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m., offering individuals, families and groups a more disability-friendly museum experience. The program features a quieter, sensory-friendly environment, American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and other accessibility resources. Guests who areContinue Reading

NEWBERRY, S.C. — A local fall tradition is reaching a milestone as Newberry’s annual Oktoberfest celebrates its 25th anniversary Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3, in downtown Newberry. The festivities begin Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. with Brews and Bites, featuring live music on the entertainment stage. VendorsContinue Reading

October 10, 1951 – September 19, 2026 (age 74) William Lawrence “Larry” Schoolmeester passed away peacefully September 19, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 74 years old. Memorial services for William Lawrence “Larry” Schoolmeester, will be held at 2 pm this Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Kornegay Funeral Home,Continue Reading

District Five Teacher Forum will be hosting a candidate forum for the upcoming school board elections in Lexington and Richland counties October 6 at 6:30 pm at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies. The event will include both Richland and Lexington County school board candidates.Teachers and staff, students, and communityContinue Reading

The Irmo Police Department, the Town of Irmo, and the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation invite families and community members to join our police officers and town officials for Irmo’s 2026 National Night Out. The event will be held October 6, from 5 – 6:30 pm at Moore Park, locatedContinue 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

By Mike DuBose What if the next major change in your life begins with questions you type into a computer? Suppose that same technology helps you solve everyday issues, yet forces your children or grandchildren to re-think their careers and education. The possibilities are exciting, while others are downright scary!Continue Reading

A three-handicap golfer from Port St. Lucie, Florida, spent the day at Par T, where we had a chance to examine her swing. She explained that she had shortened her backswing and was now keeping more balls in the fairway. Despite her shorter backswing, she remains a highly competitive golferContinue Reading

Photos by GoFlashwin.com By Thomas Grant Jr. The ‘second season’ for Dutch Fork football during the Tom Knotts era has proven as rewarding as the post-season. Since his arrival in 2010, the Silver Foxes have won 14 of the last 16 region titles. They are 49-2 since 2015 and haveContinue Reading

Photo by GoFlashwin.com By Thomas Grant, Jr. Irmo football returns to previously chartered territory this Friday. When it plays host to North Augusta, the game marks their return to Region 5-4A. This is also the first meeting between the two Yellow Jacket teams since 2015. “New region, new foes,” IrmoContinue Reading

Eldred Winton “Whitt” Cline III, 61, of Chapin, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026. He was born on September 25, 1965, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Eldred Winton Cline Jr. and Sandra Power Cline. Whitt was a lifelong resident of the Dutch Fork Community and a proudContinue Reading