St. Andrews Optimists welcomed speaker Doug Renew, Chief Investigator for the South Carolina Secretary of State’s Office November 8. An early ‘90s graduate of Irmo High School, Renew spoke about scams that proliferate during the Holidays. All the scams target unsuspecting victims in order to separate those victims from theirContinue Reading

Former Army officer and retired state defense force commander addresses veterans issues during Veterans Month By Chris Carter   Nearing the end of Veterans Month – the 249th Marine Corps Birthday on Nov. 10 and Veterans Day (The American iteration of Armistice Day) on Nov. 11 – we posed aContinue Reading

ATLANTIC OCEAN – Retail Services Specialist Seaman Ty’Kera Rich, a Columbia, South Carolina, native, is serving aboard the world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). On October 24, Rich was photographed making coffee for a customer in the ship’s coffee shop, showcasing her role in theContinue Reading

Columbia, S.C. – Mayor Daniel Rickenmann joined representatives from the Babcock Center on November 6 to reveal the 32nd Official City Ornament, celebrating Columbia’s rich history and community spirit. This year’s ornament features The Arcade Building, a historic landmark in downtown Columbia. Crafted with 24-karat gold on brass, each ornamentContinue Reading

Irmo High School International School for the Arts is hosting its annual Goodwill Brunch December 13 from 9 – 11:30 am. Senior members of the community are invited to join this festive tradition which includes a brunch and entertainment by Irmo High School’s performing arts students. Senior members of theContinue Reading

Columbia, S.C. – Saluda Shoals Park will host the annual Sleigh Bell Trot and Stroll on November 25 and 26, offering families a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday season. The Sleigh Bell Trot, a four-mile race, takes place on Saturday, November 25, starting at 7 p.m.Continue Reading

The Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia’s Monthly Meeting will be held on November 25 at 1605 Park Circle, Columbia. The social hour begins at 9:30 am followed by the speaker at 10 am. The program will be, Will The Real “Peach State” Please Stand Up, by Blakley Atkinson, SCContinue Reading

Eight members of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club picked up litter along local roads recently. SAWC members hauled away 9 large bags of trash, 4 political signs, and 1 bumper. Pictured from left to right are Mary Ann Layne, Lynne Hauptner, Barbara Cross, Ann Martin, Katherine Keckeisen, Laura Nicholson, KayeContinue Reading

Pelion, S.C. – A 22-year-old man has been arrested and faces serious charges after a drug raid in Pelion last week. Juan Enrique Escobar Doroteo was taken into custody by Lexington County narcotics agents. He is accused of trafficking fentanyl and faces charges for having a gun during a violentContinue Reading