In a celebration of her three decades of musical excellence, Lisa Rayner, a music specialist at Pontiac Elementary School in Richland School District Two, has been officially inducted into the South Carolina Music Educators Association (SCMEA) Hall of Fame. The ceremony, held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, honored Rayner’sContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 2021-22 basketball season ended last week for both Irmo-based schools. Both Irmo teams and the Dutch Fork boys were eliminated in the first round. The Lady Yellow Jackets were routed 53-21 by North Myrtle Beach in Class 4A, while the Silver Foxes saw their seasonContinue Reading
Wingard’s Market is delighted to announce a special collaboration with Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, bringing renowned author and expert Doug Tallamy for an exclusive presentation. Titled “A Chickadee’s Guide to Gardening,” the event on May 16 promises valuable insights into the significance of native plants and choosing the right onesContinue Reading
Discover the vibrant world of local art at Irmo’s newest creative hub, ART SHOP. Serving as a haven for artists and crafters alike, ART SHOP provides a platform for local talents to showcase their work, offers rental space for artistic endeavors, and hosts various events, from gallery shows and artContinue Reading
The 2024 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series, scored by TourneyX, is gearing up for its 5th season at Lake Murray on February 24-25, 2024. Breaking records, the tournament has seen a registration surge, with over 230 participants signing up, making it the most significant number in a regular season tournament.Continue Reading
by Darren Kaplan Moving to a new state is an exciting yet complex undertaking. Proper planning and organization are crucial for a successful out-of-state move. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process: Step 1: Establish A Moving Timeline Determine your moving timeline, considering factors such as findingContinue Reading
FORT JACKSON, S.C. — Brig. Gen. Jason E. Kelly, the U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson commander, was promoted to the rank of Major General in a ceremony held on February 14th at the Fort Jackson Headquarters. The promotion ceremony, which took place at 8:00 a.m., marked the conferralContinue Reading
McGregor is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Community Earth Day Celebration, and they are actively seeking presenters, vendors, and volunteers for this exciting event. The celebration will take place on Saturday, April 13, from 10 am to 2 pm at McGregor Presbyterian Lawn and Learning Garden. If you participatedContinue Reading
Attorney, retired military officer recognized by Briggs family, other civil rights leaders By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, a Camden-based attorney and retired two-star commander of the S.C. State Guard who today chairs the state’s floodwater commission, was singularly honored by the Briggs family (the case of BriggsContinue Reading
Dreher High School’s steel band, the Steel Pans, is set to be featured soloists in the upcoming South Carolina Philharmonic’s Masterworks Series Concert titled “American Rhapsody.” The concert is scheduled to take place at the Koger Center for the Arts on February 24 at 7:30 p.m. The Steel Pans willContinue Reading
Washington, D.C. – Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, welcomes the passage of the Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act. The legislationholds the regime of Bashar al-Assad accountable for its support of terrorism and mass murder of the Syrian people.Continue Reading