Incoming chair brings an extensive background in military and civilian-governmental leadership By Steven B. Vitali Dr. Tom Mullikin, a former U.S. Army officer (captain), retired two-star commanding general of the S.C. State Guard, and current director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, has been named board chair of theContinue Reading
IRMO – First responders were treated to a meal provided by Steve Padgett Honda of Lake Murray on Wednesday, Oct. 21, as part of the dealership’s annual tradition of recognizing those who serve and protect the community. Each year, the dealership honors local first responders, including members of the IrmoContinue Reading
Charlotte-based football coach recognized for military service and post-military veterans work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Jay Alverson, executive director of the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF), will be formally awarded the University of South Carolina (USC) Outstanding Veteran Alumni Award on gameday, Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning withContinue Reading
Teachers from around Lexington Richland School District Five received Teacher Grant Awards from the District Five Foundation to help with providing needed supplies and resource items for the school year. Every year the District Five Foundation raises funds for teachers to help alleviate their classroom expenses that may not beContinue Reading
IRMO – H. E. Corley Elementary Leadership Magnet & Montessori Magnet School has earned recognition as a 2026 Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll school. FranklinCovey’s Leader in Me whole-school transformative model process is utilized at H. E. Corley Elementary. It teaches 21st Century leadership and life skills toContinue Reading
IRMO – The Town of Irmo, Grindhouse Skate Co. and Irmo Mast Creative will host the inaugural ShredFest on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the skate park in Rawls Creek Park. Admission is free for spectators and participants. The event will feature live music, local food trucks and a Best TrickContinue Reading
River Springs Elementary School second-grade student Ava Mae Pierce and teacher Lauri Williams have been named the Irmo Chamber of Commerce’s Student and Teacher of the Month. Williams, who serves as the school’s Teacher of the Year, was praised by Principal Matt Gams for her dedication to her students andContinue Reading
Photo: Their barking days are over. RIP. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I’ve met a few legends: musicians, writers, athletes, actors, and a coach or three. Among the tops is Uga V. All Ugas have a following but Uga V outdid himself. He made Sports Illustrated’s 1997 cover asContinue Reading
Prisma Health dietitian offers tips for enjoying Halloween treats in moderation As Halloween approaches, costumes, decorations and candy take center stage. While enjoying a favorite treat is part of the holiday fun, experts at Prisma Health say the season is also a good time to consider how much added sugarContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose In our first two articles, we explored artificial intelligence (AI) and how our family and businesses use this phenomenal resource. You may recognize AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. These computer tools answer questions, explain subjects, and help us write or plan. For this third article,Continue Reading
Panda Express opened a new restaurant at 225 Harbison Boulevard in Columbia on Oct. 28, celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a $1,000 donation to FoodShare South Carolina. The grand opening also featured a special giveaway of limited-edition Pei Pei blind boxes with qualifying purchases. The new restaurant serves PandaContinue Reading
Leaphart Elementary School third grader Charlea Hill-Allen has been named the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club’s October Student of the Month for exemplifying the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self.” Hill-Allen was selected by her school for her willingness to volunteer in a special education classroom and build meaningful connections withContinue Reading
District Five classrooms will soon benefit from grants provided by the Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC). The Cooperative’s annual Bright Ideas program grants provide funding to teachers who have demonstrated innovative ideas for classroom projects. School District Five received $7,942 in grants. School District Five grant recipients include: Kylie Cathcart (TheContinue Reading
Photo: Army Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun (right) and Army Capt. Jerome A. Dolan, 1st Cavalry Division, carry an exhausted soldier off the battlefield in Korea, early in the war. Credit:Army VIRIN:500712-O-D0439-001 By Wade Thompson Things got serious as we geared up for the move north along the Korean DMZ. Every detailContinue Reading
Dear D5 Family, Every student who walks across a graduation stage represents a story of perseverance, growth, determination, and achievement. Behind each diploma are countless hours of hard work, a teacher’s encouragement, a family’s support, and a community’s commitment to the promise of every child. That is why I amContinue Reading