A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday, April 23, for Cartelli Automotive. Formerly known as Hilliard Automotive, the shop is now owned by Austin Cartelli, who introduced his team of skilled technicians dedicated to providing high-quality service to keep customers’ vehicles on the road. The family-owned and operated automotive repair businessContinue Reading

The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 21, to celebrate the dedication of the Beckett Barn at its offices. The utility building was donated by Beckett Financial Group to help meet the Chamber’s growing storage needs. “It was the right thing to do,” saidContinue Reading

IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. was surprised April 20 at the School District Five School Board meeting with the prestigious South Carolina National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA) Administrator of the Year Award. The announcement was made by Toni Chewning, President of SC/NSPRA.Continue Reading

Irmo Public Service Director and Arborist, Whitt Cline has officially retired from his duties with the Town of Irmo. Cline has served for 25 years with the town and has brought a transformation to the Town of Irmo through his knowledge as an arborist and his ability to create andContinue Reading

The Lexington County Fire Service is advising residents a large wildland fire incident occurring in Georgia is producing smoke that is spreading across portions of Georgia and South Carolina. As a result, moderate smoke conditions are expected to remain present throughout Lexington County for an unknown period of time. ResidentsContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. LEXINGTON – The Dutch Fork High School softball team came within a run of snapping Lexington High School’s long region winning streak before falling 8-7 in a tightly contested matchup. After being shut out 12-0 in their first meeting on March 24, the Lady Silver FoxesContinue Reading

No one hears the wind chimes. The parking lot stays empty. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I call it the Roll Call of The Waiting. Inactive churches in need of friends. Friendship, Dothan Methodist, St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, Halfway Creek, Workman Methodist, Graham’s Methodist . . . the rollContinue Reading

By Radley West One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to get healthier is believing they have to be perfect. Perfect workouts. Perfect meals. Perfect schedules. Perfect discipline. The problem is, perfection doesn’t last long in real life. Life includes busy workdays, family schedules, travel, celebrations, and theContinue Reading

COLUMBIA – Volunteer groups from Colonial Life lent a helping hand at the Cooperative Ministry clothing bank during service days in March and April. Volunteers assisted with sorting and organizing donated clothing, stocking racks and preparing the space for future clients. All clothing provided through the ministry is distributed freeContinue Reading