The Board of Directors of Sharing God’s Love (SGL) is thrilled to announce that Shari Selke will continue as Executive Director of the ministry. This update comes after a recent change in Shari’s personal life—her husband, who had planned to retire at the end of 2025, has decided to postponeContinue Reading
Irmo is set to welcome Ernest Lee, the renowned folk artist affectionately known as the “Chickman,” for a three-day rain-or-shine art show at Artistic Aspirations from January 17th to 19th. Ernest Lee, a legend in the Columbia area, has been creating art since the age of five. Known for hisContinue Reading
The Irmo Fire Foundation is excited to announce the release of its 2025 Fundraising Calendar, featuring stunning photographs of the Irmo Fire District in action during live training scenarios and engaging with the Irmo community. Each month includes exclusive coupons from Colors on Parade, the calendar sponsor, offering added valueContinue Reading
The African American Historical Society of Irmo invites the community to explore a special Black History Month exhibit at the Lexington County Library (Irmo branch) from February 1 through February 28. This exhibit, which first debuted during the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration in Irmo, showcases the rich history and enduring legacyContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – The Irmo Chili Cook-Off is spicing things up this year with a heartwarming addition: local potters will sell unique, handmade bowls and mugs during the event on January 25 at Moore Park. The fundraiser is part of the Empty Bowls movement, a global initiative by artists toContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Is someone you know considering college? Higher education does not have to break the bank, but it does take academic focus, participation in extracurricular activities, and a bit of essay-writing to earn scholarships. First, students and a parent should complete the FAFSA, the federal Free Application ForContinue Reading
Popular law enforcement leader and former National Sheriff of the Year takes oath of office, again By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the eighth-consecutive time since 1997, Leon Lawson Lott raised his right hand and was re-sworn as sheriff of Richland County, Tuesday morning, Jan. 7 at the Richland CountyContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Celiac disease is not an allergy, it is a gluten intolerance whereby one’s body does not recognize or tolerate white, flour, barley, or rye. When ingested it can cause a high level of inflammation and damage to the intestines, such as indigestion or as serious as pancreatitis.Continue Reading
South Carolina — As temperatures drop, the American Red Cross of South Carolina is urging families to take precautions to heat their homes safely and prevent fires. “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Yolonda Gainwell, Interim CEO of the Red Cross of SouthContinue Reading
Columbia, SC — The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is opening a new exit ramp from I-20 West to I-26 West on January 9, marking a significant step in Phase 2 of the Carolina Crossroads Project. The new ramp is expected to open late in the day to allowContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern Writer TomPoland.net New Orleans-bound, Georgia Dawgs Andy and I left Columbia, South Carolina, December 31 at 7:30 am Headed to the Sugar Bowl, our rooms waited at a Marriott in NOLA, that lady-like acronym for a city with its share of fame, and some willContinue Reading