For senior golfers looking to strike the ball more consistently, paying attention to the lead wrist at impact can make a significant difference. For right-handed players, the left wrist plays a critical role in controlling both the clubface angle and the loft of the club. At impact, the hands shouldContinue Reading
The Columbia Philatelic Society held its annual winter stamp show February 13–14, drawing dealers and collectors from across the Southeast for a two-day celebration of philately. Fourteen stamp dealers — traveling from as far away as Virginia and Florida and as close as Camden — filled the venue with postcards,Continue Reading
Photo: Irmo High IB Students IRMO – February 11 marked South Carolina’s first-ever IB Day of Service, a statewide initiative highlighting the mission of the International Baccalaureate to develop caring, globally minded citizens. Organized by SCIBS, the South Carolina IB Conference, the Day of Service encouraged IB schools across theContinue Reading
“It has been an honor to serve the county I have always called home” – Councilman Livingston By Paul Livingston It’s hard to say goodbye. That’s particularly true when you’re engaged in what was a labor of love. My 35 years as a member of Richland County Council have beenContinue Reading
Residents of Irmo now have a new way to stay informed about town government, public safety and community events with the launch of The Irmo Insider, a quarterly newsletter produced by the Town of Irmo. Town officials say the publication is designed to provide consistent updates from Town Hall whileContinue Reading
In celebration of National Random Acts of Kindness Week, River Springs Elementary School partnered with Loveland Coffee to share a little extra joy with the community. Students created custom coffee cup sleeves featuring colorful artwork and uplifting messages. The student-designed sleeves were distributed to customers throughout the week, offering bothContinue Reading
The District 5 Foundation will host a luncheon honoring all district retirees on Thursday, March 26 at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane. Retirees are invited to arrive at 11:30 a.m. to reconnect with former colleagues. Lunch will be served at noon. Those planning to attend should RSVP by MarchContinue Reading
IRMO, SC — The Town of Irmo is proud to announce Finance Director Lisa Hancock as the Employee of the Quarter. Since joining the municipal team, Hancock has transformed the town’s financial operations through a commitment to transparency, precision, and modern fiscal management. In her short tenure, Hancock has already made aContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five hosted its second Teaching & Learning Conference of the 2025–2026 school year, highlighting the expertise and leadership of educators from across the district. The conference serves as a reminder that some of the most impactful professional learning occurs when educators learn from one another.Continue Reading
Popular Midlands gardening center and nursery Wingard’s Market has been nominated for the prestigious USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of Best Plant Nursery, a national recognition honoring outstanding garden centers across the country. Wingard’s is currently ranked #1, but public votes are needed to secure theContinue Reading
West Columbia, S.C.’s Bruce Brutschy breaks national record actually, but unofficially By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I love bench press. To me, outside of pull-ups (chin-ups), the bench press is the premier test of a man’s upper body (UB) strength. Apparently also true for the National Football League which gaugesContinue Reading