The vision of School District Five is simple: “We Love and Grow our Students.” This vision was created by the faculty and staff to recognize the collective reason why professionals choose to work in our district. Our theme for the 2024 – 2025 school year is “Growing Together” which highlightsContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is set to dazzle guests with a series of laser light shows inside the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Planetarium. These special events will feature lasers choreographed to the music of iconic artists, all showcased on the museum’s 55ft digital dome. Guests can enjoyContinue Reading
The Multiples of the Midlands (The MoM Club) is hosting its much-anticipated fall/winter consignment sale this Saturday, August 17, from 7 a.m. to noon at St. David’s Church in West Columbia. This bi-annual event is a treasure trove of gently-used children’s items, all offered at significantly reduced prices. Organized byContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The expectations are high for Irmo High School football. The Yellow Jackets return key starters from last year’s undefeated regular season team that reached the Class 4A Lower State final. Monday night at A.C. Hawkins Stadium, players like Virginia Tech commit and Lower State Offensive PlayerContinue Reading
C.J. is currently in third place out of nearly 50 entries to become the new face of Bark Brew By W. Thomas Smith Jr. C.J. (aka Canine C.J.), the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) crisis intervention K-9, is competing for publicity and to raise funds for Palmetto Animal Assisted LifeContinue Reading
A new dining spot is making waves on the south side of Lake Murray by combining the charm of a restaurant with the convenience of a small grocery store. SouthShore Grill and Grocery, now open daily from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., offers a fresh take on lakefront dining atContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Disagreements continue to surface about the permitting process for local charter schools after the abrupt permit cancellation of a new Charter School in Irmo. Ascent Classical Academy had planned to hold classes in a new school at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, holding kindergarten through eighth-grade classes inContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Planning Commission Monday rejected a zoning change that would have cleared the way for a huge new development bringing hundreds of new homes to a site along the shores of Lake Murray. Following a public hearing at the Irmo Town Hall, the commission unanimously votedContinue Reading
Open Letter Against advisors’ advice, Donald Trump called Vladimir Putin in 2018 and congratulated him on winning the sham election for president of Russia. Trump was serving as president of the United States. In 2019, Trump said of Kim Jong Un, “We fell in love.” They had exchanged letters ofContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. All-State guard Cam Scott, a recent graduate and state boys’ basketball champion from Lexington High School, and now a freshman on the University of South Carolina men’s basketball team, returned to his roots this past Saturday for a Back-to-School Weekend event at his alma mater, PleasantContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Back pain is a highly prevalent condition worldwide and affects people of all ages and backgrounds. The Global Burden of Disease Study reported 65% of adults experience back pain during their lifetimes which is a leading cause of disabilities. Older individuals are moreContinue Reading