Craft and Draft in Irmo was abuzz with community spirit this past Saturday as supporters gathered for a special celebration in honor of Gabriel Penfield’s campaign for Irmo Town Council. The event, marking the fourth anniversary of Craft and Draft, brought together residents and supporters for an evening of camaraderie.Continue Reading
The Lexington-Richland School District Five School Board of Trustees has approved the 2024-2025 school board meeting calendar. The list of school board meetings for the 2024-2025 school year is as follows: · July 15, 2024 at the District Office · August 5, 2024 at the District Office · August 19, 2024 at theContinue Reading
Irmo Town Council candidate Gabriel Penfield recently attended a fundraiser for Congressman Joe Wilson held at Grecian Gardens in West Columbia, Penfield spoke with Congressman Wilson seeking insights into federal strategies for local businesses and job creation. “Congressman Wilson added valuable depth with his legislative perspectives,” said Penfield. “The collaborationsContinue Reading
In a significant milestone, Irmo High School senior Lele Bennett recently inked her commitment to play softball at Campbell University. The National Letter of Intent signing marks a moment of pride for the local community, highlighting Bennett’s dedication and talent in the sport. We wish her the very best asContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The air of excitement of winning a championship remains as fresh now for the Lexington County Blowfish as it did five months ago. At Wednesday’s first team luncheon for 2024 at the VIP Stadium room, the organization was still reveling in the Coastal Plain League titleContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Before going full steam award on a new year, the Midlands Striper Club recognized its top performers from the old one. The annual banquet was held Jan. 12 at Saluda Shoals River Club. Among the main awards presented were for Team of the Year: 1st PlaceContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is proud to announce its latest initiative to enhance accessibility – free, unlimited access to certified visual interpreters for blind and low vision guests through the Aira service. As the first museum in the Southeast to partner with Aira, the State Museum continues its commitmentContinue Reading
The Columbia VA Health Care System (Columbia VAHCS) is gearing up for a radiology hiring fair on January 22, offering career opportunities for individuals in General Radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology. The fair is scheduled to take place from 9 am to 2 pm, providing aContinue Reading
A group of exceptionally talented students from Lexington-Richland School District Five has been chosen to participate in the upcoming SC American Choral Directors Honor Choir. The event is scheduled to take place from Friday, January 19th, to Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center. TheseContinue Reading
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department (CRFD) welcomed the new year with a significant milestone as 24 deserving members were promoted to new leadership ranks in a ceremony held on January 10. The promotions encompassed various crucial positions, reinforcing the department’s commitment to excellence and service. The promotions included: 14 new SeniorContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic is set to captivate local music enthusiasts with an intimate Chamber Crawl event at Craft And Draft Irmo this Wednesday, January 24, starting at 6 pm. Event Highlights: Date: Wednesday, January 24 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Craft And Draft Irmo This unique musical experience, part ofContinue Reading