By Thomas Grant Jr. The transition from longtime girls’ basketball coach Fanny Norris to first-year coach Candace Bush has produced a familiar, winning result so far at Dutch Fork. Despite having a five-game winning streak snapped Jan. 6 in a 60-39 loss to Thomson, Ga., the Class 5A fourth-ranked LadyContinue Reading
Ridge View will play Irmo on Wednesday By Thomas Grant Jr. The undefeated start by the Ridge View boys basketball team has started to attract national attention. Fresh off winning the prestigious Chick-fil-A Classic, the Blazers were ranked Jan. 3 by both Maxpreps.com and ESPN. They made a quantum leapContinue Reading
The Crooked Creek Art League invites art enthusiasts to its regular monthly meeting on January 15 at Crooked Creek Park. The event promises an evening filled with artistic inspiration, camaraderie, and an engaging presentation. Date and Time: Date: January 15 Refreshments: 5:30 pm Business Session and Program: 6:00 pm Location:Continue Reading
In a solemn gathering at Irmo Village Apartments on Thursday, January 4, the community came together to express heartfelt recognition and gratitude for Senior Corporal Chris Kaderly of the Irmo Police Department. The event, marked by a poignant ceremony and a symbolic balloon release, honored Officer Kaderly’s selfless attempt toContinue Reading
Kimberly Oakley, lead photographer at Irmo’s Studio 3P, has been selected to participate in the renowned ARTFIELDS competition and exhibition. The event is set to take place in Lake City, SC, from April 26 to May 4, 2024. Oakley’s piece, titled “The Traveler,” offers a creative self-portrait of a spaceContinue Reading
By Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. I am proud of and believe in our students. I have hope that this generation of students will be the leaders of tomorrow who will “form a more perfect union” as outlined in the Preamble of the US Constitution. In the face of theContinue Reading
In September of the past year, Capital City/Lake Murray Country proudly hosted the renowned Fishing University/University of Fishing National TV show on the breathtaking waters of Lake Murray. The episode features BASS pro-Bryan New from Saluda and Spro’s Jordan Albertson from Georgia, joining hosts Legendary angler Charlie Ingram and co-hostContinue Reading
By Andre Bauer The great technology contest between America and China will shape the 21st century. Yet U.S tech firms undermine national competitiveness through their troubling ties to Beijing. Amazon builds the computational cloud behind China’s authoritarian surveillance state. Apple kowtows to Xi Jinping by storing its China customerContinue Reading
National security analyst briefs law enforcement leaders By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Kyle Shideler, director and senior analyst for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security at the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Security Policy, delivered a series of counterriot briefings to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at the department’s Denny Terrace Training Facility.Continue Reading
In the dynamic landscape of home financing, experience, accessibility, and personalized service are paramount. Enter Darren Kaplan, renowned as Mr. Mortgage Guru, a seasoned mortgage banker with an impressive track record spanning 23 years. Beyond the numbers, Mr. Mortgage Guru brings a unique perspective, understanding the significance of home decisionsContinue Reading
Open Letter Dear Editor, I am a 30 year Irmo resident, and I am writing because I’m very concerned about our children’s education. I am a lifelong advocate for education, a former teacher, and a long-time resident of South Carolina. Working with my grandchildren has opened my eyes to the factContinue Reading