By Eileen Renders After menopause, women become increasingly susceptible to bone loss. However, aging men who become increasingly inactive can also develop bone loss. Osteopenia is a condition that occurs when the body does not make new bone as quickly as old bone is reabsorbed. Usually, there are no symptomsContinue Reading
The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) will conclude its 2024 season at Lake Murray from December 11-13, promising an electrifying showdown at one of South Carolina’s premier fishing destinations. The event, hosted by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC), will feature daily launches and weigh-ins at DreherContinue Reading
Dutch Fork High School (DFHS) has launched its first-ever Astronomy course, offering students an exciting opportunity to explore the wonders of the universe. Led by District Science teacher and New Ascent Aerospace Ambassador J.M. Cameron, the course has already attracted 65 students enrolled across three sections. The innovative curriculum coversContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, December 10, to celebrate the grand opening of Bart’s Crazy Good Coffee Shop and Bistro in Ballentine. More than just a coffee shop, Bart’s offers a full menu featuring sandwiches, pastries, and even homemade gourmet ice cream. WithContinue Reading
Sensei Brian Pena of The Karate Dojo presented a plaque to Rosetta Leaphart who is the wife of the first African American Police Chief in Irmo, Frank Leaphart. Pena was joined by former police chiefs and mayors to honor the memory of Leaphart’s service to the town of Irmo. Leaphart servedContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Our initial article focused on Global Warming’s natural causes. Now, let’s examine human actions’ evidence. When the sun shines rays toward Earth, radiation is absorbed by the environment or bounces back into space. Unfortunately, heated-reflective-rays are trapped by atmospheric gases known as the “Greenhouse Effect” which increaseContinue Reading
Jeremiah Donati has been named the University of South Carolina’s 31st Director of Athletics, as announced by USC President Michael Amiridis on December 5 following a Board of Trustees meeting. Donati joins the Gamecocks after a highly successful tenure at Texas Christian University, where he served as Athletics Director sinceContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Change is definitely a theme in the post-Tim Whipple era for Irmo boys basketball. Along with first-year head coach Alex Guillen, the Yellow Jackets are sporting black and white jerseys and shorts without the trademark gold colors. “We kind of changed up the jerseys a littleContinue Reading
Carolina Wings in Ballentine transformed into a festive wonderland on December 7 as River Springs Elementary students, teachers, and parents gathered for their annual Polar Express celebration. Everyone, including Principal Matthew Gams, wore cozy pajamas while enjoying a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and plenty of hot chocolate. This year markedContinue Reading
Salvation Army Major Mark Craddock and Sheriff Lott welcome shoppers in northeast Columbia By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) – primarily RCSD’s command staff and members of RCSD’s Community ActionContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Garden City will be the unofficial home for residents of the Home of the Okra Strut. For the first time ever, both Dutch Fork and Irmo are playing for state championships in football. The two rivals will compete in separate Class 5A divisions this weekendContinue Reading