By Thomas Grant Jr. A tournament that sends its champion to the Junior League Softball World Series is coming to Irmo this summer. The Junior League Softball Southeast Region tournament will take place July 10-14 at Friarsgate Park. District Administrator Brian Weseman made the announcement on the Irmo Little LeagueContinue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors By Robin All Looking to improve your short game? The chip and run is an essential shot for golfers of all levels, helping you control the ball and roll it smoothly onto the green. To execute this shot: Stance & Setup: Keep a square stance withContinue Reading
Juanita Wilson turned 80 years old on Friday, January 24. Juanita and Joel Wilson were co-owners of The Cutting Point which was located at 7467 St. Andrews Rd. in the Kroger shopping center and established in 1977. Later their daughter Angela joined them in the business. Juanita had the salonContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo is in the latter planning stages of a 10,000 sq. ft. municipal facility to replace the current outdated town hall at the corner of Woodrow St. and Columbia Ave. “The house has served us well,” said Town Administrator Courtney Dennis. “We’re struggling here for room in orderContinue Reading
IRMO –Schools from Lexington-Richland School District Five recently announced their 2025-26 Teachers of the Year & Support Employees of the Year. Teacher of the Year winners from each school include: Kamela Oxner-West (Academy For Success), Leigh Carpenter (Adult Education), April Siders (Ballentine Elementary), Jessica Hidalgo (Center for Advanced Technical Studies),Continue Reading
IRMO, SC – Marc Turner, a dedicated educator at Spring Hill High School, has been chosen for a distinguished opportunity with National History Day® (NHD) and the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC). Turner is one of only 55 educators nationwide selected for the Researching Silent Heroes webinar series. This programContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Lauren McClain, owner of Express Employment Professionals, is celebrating five successful years in business with an exciting move to a larger location at 6169 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212, right next to Zorba’s. McClain and her team of dedicated recruiters specialize in Skilled Trades, Light Industrial,Continue Reading
The Columbia Philatelic Society invites collectors and enthusiasts to its 2025 Winter Stamp and Postcard Show, celebrating 90 years of promoting the fascinating world of philately! Dates: Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 10 AM – 5 PM Sunday, February 23, 2025 | 10 AM – 3 PM Location: Tri-City LeisureContinue Reading
In response to Mariam Johnson’s editorial “I did speak out” (Feb.6, 2025), the good news is that on November 5, millions of other Americans chose to ‘speak out.’ Because of the landslide that took place that day, Catholics and other Pro-life groups will no longer have to fear being targetedContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies have arrested a Greensboro, North Carolina, woman accused of using fake cashier’s checks to make several purchases, including multiple vehicles. Sierra Blair Stewart, 34, is charged with three counts of forgery for $10,000 or more, and one count each of presenting an altered vehicleContinue Reading
St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Southeast, announces the lineup for its 43rd event, set for March 15. This year’s event features a variety of local, regional and national acts set to perform across multiple stages, including headlining performances from Lettuce,Continue Reading