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Twenty-seven rising seniors selected for prestigious citizenship and government training experience Twenty-seven students from School District Five recently participated in the 2026 Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State programs, week-long leadership and citizenship experiences sponsored by The American Legion Department of South Carolina and the American Legion Auxiliary. TheContinue Reading

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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

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Bryan Ritter led the Irmo Town Council in the Pledge of Allegiance for their meeting June 16 at the Municipal Building. Afterwards, Ritter was presented with the Air Force flag that has flown at the Veterans Park in Irmo. Ritter joined the United States Air Force 21 October 1980, heContinue Reading

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For 78 students, the future is bright after graduating from the Adult Education program in School District Five May 28 at Irmo High School’s Center for the Arts. These graduates all have a unique story. During the ceremony, graduates were recognized for their individual accomplishments and the unique paths theyContinue Reading

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Richland County held a groundbreaking July 15 for a new fire house located in Ballentine. The new fire station will be located at 11809 Broad River Road. The facility will improve emergency response and public safety services in the Ballentine community and surrounding areas. The Columbia-Richland Fire Department will beContinue Reading

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Pictured from left are St. Andrews Woman’s Club members Phyllis Plyler, Jane Jeffcoat, and Libby Overcash presenting a donation check to Chris Derajtys of the Carolina Wildlife Center. The St. Andrews Woman’s Club recently showed its support for local wildlife conservation efforts by donating funds and needed supplies to theContinue Reading

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Photo: Mayor Bill Danielson stands alongside Youngs Chapel Level Up Summer Camp Director Mrs. Harriet Abraham and all the children that attend this weeks camp Youngs Chapel Level Up Summer Camp was held this week at Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus. The free summer camp was for ages 6-12 andContinue Reading

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(Photos by Irmo Little League) By Thomas Grant Jr. The Irmo Little League sent two more teams to state tournament. Both the Gold and Green teams reached the finals of the 8,9,10 S.C. District 3 All-Star Baseball Tournament held at Friarsgate Park. The Gold team opened the tournament with aContinue Reading

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Nora Hanson, a rising Junior at Dutch Fork High, competed at the Battle of Atlanta World Karate Championships June 18 – 20. Hanson won first place in the 16 – 17 Girls Black Belt Double Elimination Point Sparring Division, the 16 – 17 Girls Black Belt Point Sparring Division, andContinue Reading