Artwork of Buffalo Bill from the Colorado Encyclopedia By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I’ve drifted far from home . . . Dearly Departed they call this Denver bar. With good reason. Joseph Bona pumped embalming fluid into Buffalo Bill here. Plus, they sold caskets in this bar once uponContinue Reading
The Irmo Town Council recently recognized Mike Sompel for his service and dedication to the community. For more than 12 years Sompel has been a member of the Public Works Department, consistently demonstrating professionalism, commitment, and pride in his work. Recently, during a period of transition within the department, SompelContinue Reading
By Radley West In the South, football season is practically a holiday. Every August, hope springs eternal. Every fan believes this is their year. Coaches are finalizing game plans, players are learning their assignments, and everyone knows one thing: No championship has ever been won by one player. Sure, theContinue Reading
With the beginning of the new school year, the astronomy classes at Dutch Fork High School are already in full swing. The classes have jumped right into studying stars and constellations. Students are investigating what constellations are, as well as how and where they can be observed. Soon, students willContinue Reading
The Coldstream September 2026 Yard of the Month is located at 125 Aldbury Road. Congratulations to the homeowners for being recognized for their beautiful yard and for helping keep the Coldstream community looking its best.Continue Reading
Photo: SC CCR&R Quality Coach and PLT Facilitator Linda Doherty demonstrates the woodworking PLT activity “Experiment with Sand Paper” South Carolina Child Care Resource & Referral (SC CCR&R) has received the 2026 South Carolina Project Learning Tree Jerry L. Shrum Leadership in Education Award. The organization was selected by theContinue Reading
Pictured are Optimist Club President David Kafitz and Miranda Creech, who received a copy of the Optimist Creed. By Rick Abercrombie The August 14 speaker at the St. Andrews Optimist Club breakfast meeting was Miranda Creech.The speaker is the Director of Family Engagement and Support for Growing Hope, an organizationContinue Reading
By Robin All Today, we have a picture of a true athlete who is over 70 years old and has applied the experience he learned from playing sports when he was younger to his golf game. Many of us have forgotten how we used to swing a baseball bat. WeContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — Burn Boot Camp’s annual Level Up Games community fitness competition brought together 70 athletes last week for a demanding test of strength, endurance and mental toughness. Irmo residents Amanda Boyeson and Lauren McClain teamed up to finish second in Group B. Competitors were tested through three workoutsContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Criminals exploit speed, fear and trust. The telephone and internet have made life easier, but they have also opened our homes, cars, businesses and smartphones to criminals thousands of miles away. Robocalls, fraudulent texts and emails, and official-looking websites arrive daily. Artificial intelligence has made itContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Town of Irmo will launch a new live music series Thursday, Sept. 3, bringing jazz performances, food and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere to Whitt Cline Community Park. Jazz on Carlisle is being presented in partnership with the ColaJazz Foundation and will feature jazz musicians performing atContinue Reading