Columbia, SC – The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization has crowned Mary Elle Marchant, Miss River Bluff’s Teen, as Miss South Carolina’s Teen 2024. Marchant, an 18-year-old from Lexington, recently graduated from River Bluff High School and wowed the judges with her exceptional talent and poise. Marchant captivated the audienceContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – The City of Columbia is pleased to announce the availability of the 2024 Youth Services Guide, a comprehensive resource designed to inform parents and guardians about services and programs available to youth throughout the summer in Columbia and other parts of Richland County. The guide highlights aContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Columbia Animal Services is delighted to announce a special offer of free pet adoptions from July 20 to July 28. This initiative aims to find loving homes for the many animals in need of adoption and to reduce the number of pets in the shelter. Located atContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – A Columbia man has been charged with the murder of his mother, an incident that took place last December. Terry Lee Self Jr., 37, faces charges of murder according to an arrest warrant issued by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. The victim, identified as Regina Arroyo, wasContinue Reading
Kenneth Archie, 44, of Columbia, was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Evidence presented to the court showed on June 14, 2021, the Richland CountyContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard “Must be nice to have all summer off.” “Must be nice to get all those paid holidays.” “Must be nice to be done with work by 2:30 (or 3:40 for high schools) every day.” I am writing this article after presenting at the SC Education and BusinessContinue Reading
School District Five students earned numerous awards at this year’s National Senior Beta Club convention held in Savannah, Georgia June 16 – 19. The theme for this year’s convention was Beta: A Voyage of Adventure. Eligible students from across the country competed to place in the top ten for nationalContinue Reading
Irmo, SC — A proposed development along the picturesque shores of Lake Murray is causing a stir among local residents. The project, dubbed Water Walk, aims to transform 65 acres at 2947 Dreher Shoals Road/S.C. 6 into a vibrant community hub with 550 homes, restaurants, retail spaces, and a boutiqueContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – July 2, 2024 – The Town of Irmo is issuing a public statement to correct anymisinformation regarding the recent postponement of the school year by Ascent ClassicalAcademies due to permitting issues. It has come to the Town’s attention that Ascent Classical Academies has delayed the start ofContinue Reading
Lexington Richland School District Five approved two potential rezoning plans to be implemented in Fall 2026. The rezoning options are based on the potential outcomes of the zero-tax rate increase bond referendum on the November ballot. Why approve two plans? Our district is attempting to address three (3) objectives: (1)Continue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson Hurricane season has officially begun in South Carolina and it is important for residents of our coastal state to prepare. South Carolinians should put time and effort into developing a plan for hurricanes and tropical storms because your safety and security is of the highest importance.Continue Reading