Open Letter full of liberal rhetoric Dear Editor, I have lived in the Columbia area for 40 years. I recently move to Chapin/Irmo area and picked up your paper for the first time. I turned the front page and the first thing I see is a woke, liberal open letterContinue Reading
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Irmo, SC – The Irmo Fire Foundation and the Irmo Police Community Foundation have teamed up for a Boston Butt Fundraiser to support community youth programs. They are offering pre-cooked, vacuum-sealed 5 lb. Boston Butts for $65. For those who prefer shredded meat, an additional $5 fee applies. Payments areContinue Reading
The former Greater Irmo Scholarship Pageant Committee met at Lizard’s Thicket in Irmo on Wednesday, July 24. The group was founded in 1995 not long after the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce was created. “It was a labor of love,” said Chuck Larsen, 96, longtime President/CEO of the chamber. “WeContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. EASLEY – Last year’s appearance at J.B. Red Owens Field was painfully brief for Irmo Little League. The Seniors played just two games in the Senior League Baseball World Series losing both in walk off fashion. They returned Sunday looking for redemption and with an opportunityContinue Reading
Lake Murray, SC – In a rare and spectacular event, a tornado formed over Lake Murray on Thursday, July 25, transforming into a water spout. The water spout, which formed during mid-afternoon storms, was witnessed by fishermen and landowners, many of whom captured the phenomenon on video. Fortunately, no damageContinue Reading
As the new school year approaches, Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is organizing a school supply drive to support foster children in the community. With most local students returning to class in August, CASA is seeking donations of essential school supplies to help these children succeed academically. YouContinue Reading
The 2024 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will be held on October 5 at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg Street, Columbia. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and for the 18th year, participants are asked to show their support by joining the city walk to bring awareness of the abuseContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. So many events, so many ramifications for Lexington County Blowfish. The final week is guaranteed to end in a “blaze of glory” even with the final fireworks show planned for the regular-season home finale this Friday. After the last “Dog Day Wednesday” against the Forest CityContinue Reading
By Matt Belyus Valet Technologies If you’re using any kind of cloud application (and these days, who isn’t?), you are right to be concerned about data privacy and security. The company hosting your data is ultimately responsible for keeping hackers out of their network, but most cloud breaches are dueContinue Reading
Sheriff is said to “exemplify commitment and excellence in all aspects of law enforcement” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was officially named to the board of directors of CRIME STOPPERS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS (CSGS), the international arm of Crime Stoppers here in the U.S. Lott’s appointmentContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Dr. Angie Slatton as the interim principal of Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet. Slatton currently serves as the district’s director of special services, a role she has occupied since 2014. She has also worked at the State Department of EducationContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Osteoporosis and osteopenia are two common bone disorders affecting millions of people worldwide. These conditions are more common in the elderly population. Both conditions are related to a decrease in bone density which can lead to an increased risk for broken bones. Osteopenia is when bone densityContinue Reading
School District Five student-athletes had a successful 2023-2024. A number of athletes, coaches and teams from each high school in the district received state and region recognition in various areas. Chapin High School • Varsity Cheer named 5A State Champions • Taylor Graves named 5A Cheerleader of the Year •Continue Reading
Columbia-based companies aich2 and ImaGEN have teamed up with the City of Columbia to breathe new life into a dormant hydrogen refueling station, marking a significant step in the region’s clean energy initiative. In 2023, ImaGEN leased the former fueling station from the City of Columbia with a vision toContinue Reading