By Rick Abercrombie On October 24, Doug Renew, Chief Investigator for the Office of the Secretary of State, spoke to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. Renew’s area of concentration for his presentation included both the pitfalls and sensible guidelines for charitable giving, particularly during the holidays. Renew laid outContinue Reading
District Five has named Chad Raynor as the interim principal of Piney Woods Elementary School. He succeeds Cassy (Paschal) Young, who has been appointed the district’s new coordinator of support staff. “I am honored and humbled to serve as the interim principal at Piney Woods Elementary School,” Raynor said. “IContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce has named Chris Austin and Ariya Sharpe as its Teacher and Student of the Month. “Chris Austin is a fourth-grade teacher who is constantly thinking of new and innovative ways to get his students to think differently,” STEAM Coach Kimberly Parker said. “He runsContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C., November 12, 2025 — Leeza’s Care Connection (LCC) proudly announces that renowned gerontologist and community advocate Dr. Macie P. Smith has been selected to receive the organization’s highest honor, The North Star Award, at its annual Illuminate Gala on November 20, 2025. Held each year, Illuminate shines aContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. (October 14, 2025) – Attention 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers! South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is inviting teachers across the Palmetto State to take part in a fun and educational activity designed to spark student creativity and promote lifelong financial literacy skills. Sponsored by the FutureContinue Reading
The week before Thanksgiving is reserved for the annual recognition of American Education Week. This is a time to pause and recognize the teachers, students, staff, and administrators in our local schools. We highlight the contributions of our educators who empower the next generation and pursue the pledge of libertyContinue Reading
Eleven years ago, Lisa Mathias invited six year old Calahan Moore to attend a pageant for young ladies with special needs, called Miss Amazing. At the time, the pageant was an annual event held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Irmo. Handing out programs and cheering for the contestants thatContinue Reading
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) has announced that attorney William “Bill” Fortino has been named the firm’s new Managing Partner, effective January 1. Fortino, a respected leader within the firm and an award-winning Family Law attorney, will guide MBM’s strategic initiatives, oversee operational priorities, and continue the firm’s longstanding commitment toContinue Reading
Harbison West Elementary Gifted and Talent Development Magnet program has a new source of student-driven news—and it’s coming straight from a creative team of 5th-grade girls. Calling themselves the Hero Podcast Team, the students have launched a weekly show filled with school announcements, event updates, and the kind of fun,Continue Reading
By Robin All The photo demonstrates a fully extended right arm at about eye level. At this point in the swing, both the arm and the club are aimed toward the intended target. Rather than overthinking swing mechanics—backswing fundamentals, transition techniques, or how to start the downswing—try focusing on simplyContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork and Irmo basketball programs have earned preseason recognition from the S.C. Basketball Coaches Association, with both schools’ girls and boys teams appearing in the Class 5A Division I and II polls. The Dutch Fork girls open the season ranked sixth in Division I asContinue Reading