The Irmo Okra Strut Festival returns this weekend, marking its 50th celebration over the past 52 years. The only breaks came during COVID-19 and last year’s Hurricane Helene storm damage. What began as a fundraiser by the Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club to build a new library has grown into aContinue Reading
IRMO – The American Legion Post 174 held a solemn ceremony on Friday, September 19 in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day at its headquarters in Irmo. Second Vice Commander Bryan Ritter welcomed guests, followed by the Dutch Fork Color Guard presenting the colors. A POW Remembrance Table stood atContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Texas Roadhouse restaurants across the nation are once again revving up support for Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans. This year’s Annual Texas Roadhouse Bike Run will take place on Sunday, October 5,Continue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy Each month, I share practical health insights, the latest research, and tools you can use to support your body at the root level—not just manage symptoms. Here’s what’s new this September: In the News Why Monday Stress Sticks With Us New research shows that “Monday stress” canContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) will host the National Crappie League (NCL) Wild Card Tournament on October 3–4, 2025 at Lake Murray. The two-day fishing competition will bring top anglers from across the nation to one of the Southeast’s premier fishing destinations. Public Highlights: Daily Weigh-Ins: HeldContinue Reading
Business partners Gerg Lyman and Taco B, with more than 25 years of retail/ customer service between them and being fans of vintage, collectibles and the local art scene wanted to combine their passions and create something magical. With this town having no shortage of thrift stores it needed an artsy flare so WoodrowContinue Reading
Yes, I got a campaign brochure in my newspaper box the other day, I guess there is a good reason to keep those things. And thank you councilwoman Barbara Waldman for it and you have my Vote. Somethings have changed and somethings stay the same. Years ago, when you firstContinue Reading
IRMO – The Town of Irmo is joining forces with HUSH No More to host the Community Walk to End Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at Moore Park (7374 Church Street). The free, family-friendly event is fully accessible for individuals with disabilities andContinue Reading
School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties will provide free breakfasts and lunches to students during the 2025–2026 school year through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The CEP, part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, allows eligible schools to serve meals at no cost to all enrolledContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina State Museum has announced that Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume will remain on view through January 4, extending its original October closing date. The exhibition, created by the Walt Disney Archives, features 70 original costumes from Disney films, including those wornContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie On behalf of the ClothesBin national organization, local representative Cale Lewis spoke September 9 to St. Andrews Optimists. The stated mission of ClothesBin is to keep clothing and shoes out of landfills, which at present, are the ultimate destination of 87 percent of all textile waste. Nationally,Continue Reading