Classes on Kayaking, Fishing, Backpacking and more are on the agenda for the South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Palmetto Outdoor Women’s Retreat (POWR) this fall. The event is part of a series which introduces women to the outdoors in a laid-back and relaxed environment with knowledgeable instructors, and then following upContinue Reading
The Columbia Boat Show is set to make a return to the S.C. State Fairgrounds February 16-18. The annual event is newly owned by Midlands Boat Show Group and managed by veteran boat show management and marketing company JBM & Associates. The Midlands Boat Show Group is a new organizationContinue Reading
Columbia officials announced the revitalization of Finlay Park at a groundbreaking ceremony on the central lawn of the park September 14. The $24,100,000 construction process is intended to restore Columbia’s crown jewel park. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson, Columbia City Councilman Edward H. McDowell, Jr, representatives ofContinue Reading
Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Vickie Davis to Senior Vice-President of Funding and Events. While Davis will continue her role in securing the organization’s funding, she will also manage and train additional staff for special events and the organization’sContinue Reading
The Irmo boys swimming team placed first in the Region 5-4A tournament held Sept. 29. The Lady Yellow Jackets were runner-up. Up next are the state qualifiers set for Oct. 8. (Photo by Irmo Swim Team) Continue Reading
2023 Irmo Homecoming Queen Chastity Mack, Principal Kaaren Hampton and Homecoming King Isaiah McClary. (Photos by GoFlashwin.com) Continue Reading
Dutch Fork Homecoming King (not pictured) Dakota Jordan, Homecoming Queen: Bryonna Watkins, Homecoming Prince Robert Jones and Homecoming Princess: Brianna Harris. (Photos by GoFlashwin.com) Continue Reading
Lexington County deputies have, for the first time, brought forth a charge under “Gavin’s Law,” a law passed this year to combat sexual extortion. Deputies have charged a 14-year-old male from Chapin with sexual extortion for his role in threatening to release doctored nude images associated with a female classmate,Continue Reading
Niche.com has released its 2024 Best Schools in America rankings, and Lexington-Richland School District Five was named the number one school district in the Midlands. The website ranks over 10,000 public school districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents. School District Five’s overall “A” ratingContinue Reading
Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies were called to the Extended Stay America Hotel off of Lake Murray Blvd on Friday morning after US Marshalls had attempted to serve a warrant on a wanted fugitive from Georgia. George Curtis opened fire on the officers and two US Marshalls were woundedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Dutch Fork and Irmo players are continuing to make an impact at the next level. In the NFL, former Silver Foxes’ placekicker Tyler Bass earned a special teams award for the third time with the Buffalo Bills. He was named the AFC Special Teams PlayerContinue Reading