Firm offering limited-time discounted legal services upon request By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Bill Connor Law Firm, LLC, is commemorating its sixth anniversary this month, the practice having first opened its doors in mid-February 2018. Unlike 2023’s fifth anniversary reception and open house at the firm’s 1408 Russell StreetContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo’s two high schools had a busy National Signing Day. Irmo and Dutch Fork both had 21 seniors recognized after signing their respective letters of intent. Even early signees like future University of Georgia shortstop Precious Bross took park in the ceremony held at Irmo HighContinue Reading
Early voting for the Republican Presidential Primary is in full swing, offering voters the opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of the official election day. The early voting period began on Monday, February 12, and will continue until Thursday, February 22. Residents in Lexington County can participate in early votingContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson February 8, 2024 Under the policies of Biden and Democrats, Americans have suffered. As a result, our country has experienced unprecedented adversity. Families continue to struggle with crippling inflation of consumer products and services, including inflation reaching a 40-year high; the ongoing invasion of illegal aliensContinue Reading
On February 2, the St. Andrews Optimists were honored to welcome South Carolina State Representative Chris Wooten as their guest speaker. Representing House District 69, which covers the town of Lexington and a significant section of the County, Wooten engaged the audience with his insights and priorities. A Marine veteran,Continue Reading
In a heartwarming gesture extending beyond the world of weddings and events, the Columbia Bridal Association proudly announces its charitable initiative. Demonstrating a commitment to community service, the association is pleased to donate a collection of toys to PRISMA Health’s Children’s Hospital in Columbia. This philanthropic effort, led by DonContinue Reading
On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) hosted its Annual Training Session in Columbia, where individuals were acknowledged for their graduation from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government. Special recognition was given to those who had successfully completed the Advanced version of the course.Continue Reading
This deputy brings an unusually calming peace to cops, the community and critical incidents By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Those of us in law enforcement know what K-9s do: They track and pursue suspects, locate missing persons, and sniff-out drugs, explosive devices and electronics (computer hard-drives, cameras, etc.), among otherContinue Reading
In a chilling turn of events, Lexington County has been rattled by the arrest of a man and a woman in connection with two separate fatal shootings late last year. Allon Triante Adams, 22, and Cady Elise Keener, 19, now face charges including two counts of murder, armed robbery, criminalContinue Reading
The highly anticipated sixth-annual Cottontown Art Crawl is set to take place on March 9 from 10 am to 4 pm in the historic downtown Columbia neighborhood. The event promises a vibrant showcase of local and regional artists, bringing creativity and entertainment to porches, streets, and lawns. Key details aboutContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – Cleo Floyd-Johnstone, a compassionate 9th-grade student at Dutch Fork High School, took the initiative to organize a cancer fundraiser for the non-profit organization “In the Middle.” In the Middle is dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer, providing support to individuals who fall in the middle-income bracketContinue Reading