Students at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies are gearing up for their annual poinsettia sale. Students in the Agricultural Education program at The Center work together each year to grow the holiday plants. The program’s three pathways—BioSystems, Environmental and Natural Resources, and Veterinary Science—use the proceeds from the saleContinue Reading

August 8, 1940 — November 25, 2025 Irmo Jeanette McGee Coulter, 85, of Irmo, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 25th. The funeral service to honor her life will be held on Monday, December 8th, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Union United Methodist Church. TheContinue Reading

Hundreds of Irmo residents gathered on Tuesday, December 2, for the Annual Irmo Tree Lighting held at Irmo Town Park, located at 7330 Carlisle Street. The celebration featured festive performances by the Nursery Road Elementary School choirs, who sang Christmas classics and presented holiday monologues in the style of “lettersContinue Reading

The Coldstream December 2025 Yard of the Month has been awarded to 151 Lincoln Inn Road. Congratulations to this month’s winners for their outstanding curb appeal and commitment to keeping our community beautiful.Continue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. The early season has mostly gone smoothly for the Dutch Fork and Irmo basketball teams. Both the Lady Yellow Jackets and Silver Foxes went 3-0 headed into Tuesday. Each also claimed tournament titles during the first week. The Dutch Fork boys opened the season by winningContinue Reading

IRMO – Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences will expand its hands-on environmental learning this year thanks to a $1,000 Conservation Education Mini-Grant from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD). The funding will support the school’s gardens and nature trail. Each year, RSWCD awards Conservation EducationContinue Reading

LEXINGTON, S.C. – As the holiday shopping season reaches full swing, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is reminding shoppers to stay alert and take simple precautions to avoid becoming victims of theft or fraud. “This time of year always brings concerns about safety,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “CrowdedContinue Reading

Holiday Lights on the River—an annual tradition that transforms Saluda Shoals Park into a shimmering winter wonderland—is now running nightly through December 31. The event features millions of sparkling lights and animated scenes. Now in its 23rd year, Holiday Lights on the River remains the Midlands’ largest drive-through light show,Continue Reading

By Rick Abercrombie On November 14, a pair of leaders from the Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission Childrens’ Theatre spoke to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. The presenters were Jenea Gardner and Tyler Bennett. Gardner is the Co-Producer for the Theatre at Crooked Creed Park, and Bennett has the same responsibilitiesContinue Reading