Irmo Officers were called to a residence in the Rose Oaks Neighborhood for a domestic dispute shortly after midnight on 09/21/2022. Officers learned that the Victim, a resident of the home was struck in the face multiple times with the butt of a handgun by another resident, who left theContinue Reading
WACH-Fox Meteorologist Josh Knight stopped by Ballentine Elementary School to talk to fourth graders about the weather. And it turned out to be a perfect day to talk about cold fronts and humidity.Continue Reading
Katie Jones Moydell, of Irmo, was installed as director of Junior Clubs of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in New Orleans, Louisiana, earlier this summer, for a two-year term extending from July 2022 through June 2024. During her tenure, she will travel to the organization’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.,Continue Reading
Grammy Nominated Violinist Tessa Lark Performs with SC Philharmonic at Masterworks Series Opener: Beethoven & Blue Jeans The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Beethoven & Blue Jeans Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This annual event is often the highest-attended concert at the Koger CenterContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Plans for a commercial development on a 30-acre site at Dreher Shoals Road and Farming Creek Road stalled Tuesday after several residents voiced concerns at the Irmo Town Council meeting about the impact on nearby residential communities. An ordinance that would change zoning for the area fromContinue Reading
A recently completed audit found years of lax oversight, misspending, policy violations and potential abuses in Lexington-Richland School District 5. The report by national auditing firm Jaramillo Accounting Group cited instances of non-competitive procurement practices, unusual invoices, the overpaying of vendors and “red flags” for fraud. Trustees sought the auditContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Student Nutrition department is continuing to ensure no child goes hungry by offering a “supper program” to students within the district. The program is made possible through the district’s partnership with the Department of Social Services (DSS). The program will begin on October 1 and willContinue Reading
District Five Foundation’s annual Fall Gala fundraiser, called an ‘Evening for Education’, will be presented on Thursday, October 6 at the River Center at Saluda Shoals. The program includes food and drinks by Dupre Catering and entertainment provided by the Carolina Jazz Xperience. There will be many items on displayContinue Reading
Friday 9/23/2022 Friday Main Stage after 6:00 PM The Root Doctors, they continue to be the southeast’s premiere party band playing all our your favorite cover tunes new and old. Cowboy Mouth, For over two decades Cowboy Mouth has dished up it’s unique style of rock & Roll gumbo. ItContinue Reading
Connor Cartmell of Chapin and Andrew Vereen of Murrells Inlet brought home the grand prize of $5,000 at the 2022 Strike King Bassmaster College Series National Championship on Sunday, September 4th held in Winyah Bay in Georgetown, SC. With a three-day total of 40 pounds, 2 ounces, and home watersContinue Reading
Hundreds of Boaters and Co-anglers Descend on Prosperity to Compete for $60,000 and Their Shot at the 2023 All-American Championship The Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine’s Bulldog, Choo Choo, Gator and Piedmont divisions will finish out their 2022 season next month in Prosperity, South Carolina Oct. 6-8,Continue Reading