A team representing Lexington-Richland School District 5 presented the District’s enhanced mentoring programs to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo on October 25. For many years, District 5 has sponsored a program of mentoring individual students. Those students are normally identified and recommended by their teachers and guidance counselors. InContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard A school is not a business and should not be run as if it were. When we attempt to run a school like a business, we set it up to fail the students and also our own community. Have you heard about The Blueberry Story by JamieContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A southern writer. From church to home, an antique pew escaped Helene and found new life. Sunday service is a time when the pulpit, piano, and organ assume major roles. Add Bible and hymnal to the list. Pews, however, get overlooked. Thus, I turn my attention toContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders If you like thousands of others cannot tolerate the side effects of Statin drugs to lower the “bad” cholesterol due to elevated Liver enzymes, weakness in the arms, etc., there are ways to take control naturally if your cholesterol is not overwhelmingly high, such as in someContinue Reading
The Salvation Army of the Midlands is looking for volunteers to help spread holiday cheer by ringing bells at Red Kettles this Christmas season. The annual Red Kettle Campaign, which runs from November 29 through December 23, raises funds to support vital programs like rent and utility assistance, feeding programs,Continue Reading
IRMO, SC – Get ready to be dazzled as Holiday Lights on the River returns to Saluda Shoals Park starting Monday, November 27, running nightly through December 31. This beloved holiday tradition, the largest drive-through light show in the Midlands, offers a magical experience for families and friends with overContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The town of Irmo has three teams ranked in the inaugural S.C. Basketball Coaches Association preseason poll. Both Dutch Fork teams made the Class 5A Division I rankings. The Silver Foxes ranked sixth, while the Lady Silver Foxes were ninth. Region player of the year MichaelaContinue Reading
Leaphart Elementary School marked a major milestone with a 50th-anniversary celebration on the 50th day of school! The event brought together students and staff for a fun-filled day of activities, creativity, and reflection on five decades of memories. The festivities kicked off with a Town Hall Celebration in the schoolContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Victory Promotions and V12 Studios invite the community to join them for the Pre-Thanksgiving Giveback Brunch on Monday, November 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event aims to bring people together to support those in need. The day will feature food drives, back-to-school donations,Continue Reading
IRMO, SC – On Monday, November 18, Girl Scout Troop 3472, made up of third graders from District 5 of Lexington and Richland Counties, had the exciting opportunity to meet with Mayor Bill Danielson. The visit was part of the Scouts’ efforts to earn their democracy and community badges whileContinue Reading
During the month of October 2024, Artistic Aspirations, LLC (AALLC) in Irmo hosted a two-week raffle of artwork and crafts to support a local cancer foundation, The Many Colors of Cancer. The request to have a raffle and donations came from local artist Joe Richbourg, who like many of us has lost a loved oneContinue Reading