By Radley West It’s the question we all hear daily: “How are you?” And while the socially acceptable response is a chipper “Good, and you?” sometimes that’s just not in the cards — especially when you’re running on caffeine and pure determination. If you’re exhausted (like I am right now),Continue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern Writer TomPoland.net I hadn’t seen him in 10 years. Him would be the preacher who buried dad and mom. He was preaching down South Georgia way in Sylvania. An early Sunday morning journey was in order. My family in Georgia and I would rendezvous notContinue Reading
Merger of education, outreach, and information aimed at enhancing public engagement By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has established an Office of Education, Outreach, and Information, a new department dedicated to strengthening communication, collaboration, and public engagement across the agency. Led by departmentalContinue Reading
From the Lexington County Blowfish For the third time in four years, the Lexington County Blowfish will have new leadership in the dugout. The team announced the hiring of Ted Falkner as the team’s new head coach for the 2026 Coastal Plain League season. Falkner is a veteran collegiate coachContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. A.J. Brand and Donovan Murph had a “Yellow Jacket” reunion Sunday in Atlanta, Ga. As both players embark on their respective college careers, their former team is off to a 2-0 start once again. Irmo came away with a 37-32 win over J.F. Byrnes. It wasContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A new season, same old winning story for Dutch Fork. The 3-time defending Class 5A Division I champions opened the season with a 54-21 win over ranked Spartanburg. Dutch Fork trailed 21-20 in the second quarter before Mario Anderson’s 49-yard interception return TD sparked a runContinue Reading
Dear Voters, What a great time to live in the Town of Irmo – we have so much to celebrate and be proud of! I have been a resident of the Town of Irmo for over 33 years. I moved to Irmo for a Faculty position in the Biology DepartmentContinue Reading
McGregor Presbyterian Church will host a blood drive September 6 from 10 am – 2 pm. To Schedule an Appointment, go to: Blood Drive. The church is at 6505 St. Andrews Road in Columbia If 30 donors participate, McGregor Presbyterian Church will donate $500 to Family Promise.Continue Reading
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: As of July 1, 2025, South Carolina residents have a new tool for estate planning—the ability to add a Transfer on Death (TOD) designation to their vehicle titles. This simple change can help families avoid probate and ensure a smoother transfer of ownershipContinue Reading
Judge Epting faithfully served the Town of Irmo for 33 years before retiring in 2018. We in the police department will always remember his jokes, his stories, and his contagious laugh that could fill a courtroom. Most importantly, we will remember his fairness — a legacy that will live onContinue Reading
Joseph Mitchell Epting, lovingly known as “Mickey,” passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, on January 2, 1942, Mickey was a lifelong native of Columbia. He was preceded inContinue Reading