COLUMBIA, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 22, at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center. The meeting celebrated the achievements of the 2023-24 year and looked ahead to the exciting plans for 2024-25. 2023-24 Year-In-Review: Big Fishing, BigContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) organization marked a significant milestone on August 22 with a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the expansion of the Lake Murray Country Visitor Center in Irmo. The event saw local and state leaders, including Richland County Councilmen Jason Branham (District 1) and PaulContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – Prisma Health has announced a new partnership with March of Dimes aimed at enhancing support for families with infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Through this collaboration, Prisma Health Midlands hospitals will now offer the March of Dimes NICU Family Support program, designed to provideContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The offensive and defensive lines are blending in new talent and teams are putting a higher emphasis on defending All-State wide receiver Donovan Murph. The one constant on the Irmo High School football team for this year remains quarterback A.J. Brand. In the 35-7 season-opening winContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – On Tuesday, August 27, the Town of Irmo hosted its annual National Night Out at the newly named Moore Park off Lake Murray Boulevard. Sponsored by the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation, the event provided a unique opportunity for residents to engage with local law enforcement officersContinue Reading
Top 10 Tips for Keeping Your Mobile Phone Secure Lock Your Device: Always use a PIN or password and never leave your phone unattended in public. Uninstall Unused Apps: Regularly review and remove apps you no longer use. Download from Trusted Sources: Only install apps from reputable app stores likeContinue Reading
The St. Andrews Rotary Club recently welcomed Gavin Brown, Vice President of Advancement at Midlands Housing Alliance, as their guest speaker. Brown oversees fundraising and community development for Transitions Homeless Center, a key resource for the homeless population in the Midlands. With over a decade of experience in both for-profitContinue Reading
On August 9, Amy Reeves, Director of Community Relations for Mission Lexington, spoke to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo, offering insights into the organization’s vital role in supporting Lexington County residents in crisis. Founded in 1976 and inspired by the teachings of Matthew 25:40, Mission Lexington provides essential servicesContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Video interview with S.C. State offensive guards Cam Johnson & Nick Taiste. S.C. State offensive guard Cam Johnson (left) with position mate Nick Taiste of White Knoll High School. As far back as eighth grade, offensive lineman Nick Taiste showed the attributes of a future NCAAContinue Reading
Lexington, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) and USAngling are excited to present “Youth Angling Day” on Thursday, September 26, at Gibson Pond Park in Lexington. This event serves as the official start of the 2024 Pan American/USAngling Challenge Cup Kayak Championship, a prestigious competitionContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo has appointed Joe Nates, a former police chief, as its new Civil Code Compliance Inspector. This newly created civilian role aims to enhance code compliance within the town and allow police officers to focus on other law enforcement duties. Nates, who served as Irmo’s police chiefContinue Reading