Ex officio members named, including SCDNR director, along with 25 additional appointees representing various state and local agencies By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced the establishment of the S.C. Conservation Commission Oct. 27, the Commission – created by Executive Order 2026-24 and effective Oct. 22.Continue Reading
May 20, 1964 – October 24, 2026 IN THE CARE OF Dunbar Funeral Home – Dutch Fork Chapel Christine Marie Lutz Boyeson was born to Phyllis and Peter Lutz in Queens, New York, where she went to school. She later met her loving husband Warren and had her two amazingContinue Reading
School District Five’s Student Nutrition department is continuing to ensure no child goes hungry by offering a meal to students within three of the district’s after-school programs. The meal is made possible through the district’s sponsorship of the Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program. The program beganContinue Reading
Irmo will hold its second and final public meeting to educate residents regarding a referendum that will appear on the upcoming November ballot. The ballot initiative will ask constituents to vote on formally updating the Town’s official form of government from the Council form to the Council-Manager form. An Informal,Continue Reading
Irmo football finds its offensive rhythm Yellow Jackets look to carry momentum into regular-season finale and playoffs By Thomas Grant Jr. IRMO — For much of the season, Irmo football has sought to regain its offensive identity. With the regular-season finale approaching, the Yellow Jackets appear to have found theirContinue Reading
Chapin High School and Irmo High School International School for the Arts made history at the Southern Association of Student Councils (SASC) Annual Conference, earning leadership roles that will bring the region’s student leadership conference to District Five for two consecutive years. Chapin High School juniors Tillman Lominack and GreeneContinue Reading
ICRC offers basketball and indoor soccer programs for youth IRMO — The Irmo Chapin Recreation District (ICRC) is accepting registrations for its winter youth sports programs through Nov. 4. Programs include coed basketball, boys and girls basketball, the Bridge Development League for boys and girls basketball, and winter indoor soccer.Continue Reading
Free Halloween event in Irmo features bluegrass music and trunk-or-treat IRMO — The Town of Irmo will kick off Halloween weekend with BOOGRASS in the Park on Friday, Oct. 30, at Moore Park. The free, family-friendly event features trunk-or-treating and live bluegrass music at the Prisma Health Amphitheater. Trunk-or-treating beginsContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. In three seasons, Dutch Fork offensive lineman “Bruiser” Brody Lorenzo has built an impressive resume. As a starting center for the back-to-back Class 5A Division I champions, the All-State junior has played a major role in the Silver Foxes’ dynasty run. His head coach Tom KnottsContinue Reading
Family event features rides, entertainment, games and costume contest at Icehouse Amphitheater LEXINGTON — The Lexington Police Department Foundation will host its 22nd annual Fall Festival Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Icehouse Amphitheater. Chief Terrence Green invites the community to enjoy an evening of family-friendlyContinue Reading
Donald Bruce Gilbert (“Don”), 77, of Chapin, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on October 18, surrounded by his loving family. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, businessman, and friend whose life was defined by faith, family, generosity, and service to others. Known for his warmContinue Reading
Katie Brave brings experience supporting children, teens and families COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) has added Katie Brave, a licensed professional counselor, to its team. Brave specializes in supporting women, children and teens through mental health challenges, using psychotherapy approaches based on cognitive behavioral and family systemsContinue Reading
A rare sight today, the burn barrel By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net We had one. It stood on bricks near a tangled thicket of fragrant honeysuckle. I remember its strangely pleasant smell of burning paper, melting plastic, and blazing trash. I still hear the pop of exploding aerosols. TheContinue Reading
By Danielle McNaughton The Town of Irmo has named South Carolina artist Kimberly Hunt as its Featured Artist of the Quarter, recognizing her paintings inspired by coastal wildlife, landscapes, and historic architecture. Selected by the Greater Irmo Art Guild, Hunt’s artwork is currently on display in the front lobby ofContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose In 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere, built into countless products and all over the media. How does it work, and what will it mean for us, our children, and grandchildren? The technology is advancing at lightning speed. Are we witnessing another Industrial Revolution? WhenContinue Reading