West Columbia, SC – The Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC), in partnership with SOLE Stepping and Molina Healthcare, will donate more than 200 pairs of new shoes to children from low-to-moderate income families in the Midlands. The event will take place on Saturday, January 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Continue Reading
This photo demonstrates a 45-degree hip turn away from the ball—a critical movement for senior golfers striving to lengthen their backswing and achieve greater shoulder turn for more distance. A 45-degree hip turn allows your shoulders to reach the necessary 90-degree turn, maximizing power on full swings. While younger tourContinue Reading
IRMO – Families in Lexington-Richland School District Five have the opportunity to apply for the district’s Magnet and Choice programs now through Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM (Noon). For more information about the district’s Magnet Schools, Programs, and Choice options, and to access the application link, visit www.lexrich5.org/choice.Continue Reading
Celebrate the season with a taste of Mardi Gras! Locally stocked King Cakes, straight from the world-renowned Joe Gambino’s Bakery in New Orleans, are now available at Luzianna Purchase, located at 7011 Saint Andrews Road. These iconic pastries, adorned in dazzling gold, purple, and green sugar, capture the festive spiritContinue Reading
Gatorade S.C. Football Player of the Year quarterback A J. Brand of Irmo was recognized by the school during halftime of the home game between the Yellow Jackets and River Bluff. Standing alongside Brand and the banner, which will hang in the rafters at the Temple of Doom, is hisContinue Reading
The Irmo Chamber of Commerce has named Kennedy Shephard and Erin Moffit from Irmo Middle School as Student and Teacher of the Month. Student of the MonthKennedy Shephard, an 8th grader, was recognized for her kindness, sense of humor, and dedication to her studies. Principal Mansa Joseph praised Kennedy, saying,Continue Reading
The Central Midlands Council of Governments, Central Midlands Transit (COMET), and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) are teaming up on a new project called LINKS to Lake Murray. This project focuses on studying two key corridors around Lake Murray: SC 6 (North Lake Drive) – From Dreher ShoalsContinue Reading
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelvesContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin How are those new year resolutions going? With the new year, the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions often comes up. Something about the calendar changing over to a new year give us a sort of clean slate or the opportunity to make changes we have beenContinue Reading
The United Way of the Midlands is now accepting applications for its Blueprint for Leadership program, with a deadline of January 21. This unique eight-week leadership and board development training is specifically designed to prepare participants for impactful roles in the nonprofit sector. As the Midlands’ only professional development courseContinue Reading
If you are interested in stretching your mind and body while making new friends, consider registering for the Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews Winter Session of Adventures in Learning, which begins January 21. The Center, an interfaith learning program for active adults aged 50 and above, meets Tuesdays onsite atContinue Reading