A local group of artists and supporters have formed The Greater Irmo Artist Guild with the purpose of bringing Art and Public Art to Irmo and the surrounding area. Spearheaded by Kim Winn of the Artistic Aspirations Community Art Center in Irmo, the group is comprised of Kim, local artistsContinue Reading
Families gathered at Moore Park’s Prisma Health Amphitheater on a warm summer morning for “Storytime in the Park with Mayor Danielson,” a free event that celebrated reading and community fun. The event, held earlier this week, provided young children with engaging stories and summertime treats. Attendees enjoyed refreshing Kona Ice,Continue Reading
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the person who died in a motorcycle accident in the 100 block of White Falls Circle in the Columbia area of Lexington County July 4 around 11:35 pm. Connor Jakob Skipper, 27, of Columbia was traveling westbound on White Falls Circle whenContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo Little League has three All-Star baseball teams competing in Southeast Region tournaments. The Senior, Junior and Intermediate teams all came away with state championships this past weekend. The Intermediate team will open play Thursday in Kernersville, N.C. after winning its three games by a 75-0Continue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is warning residents about scam text messages impersonating the agency. The SCDMV does not collect toll fees, traffic tickets, or other payments via text message. These scam texts often include a link that mimics the official SCDMV website. The only legitimate websiteContinue Reading
Family-friendly parody hits the stage July 12–13 at Richland Library Sandhills Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) is putting a fresh, funny twist on a classic tale this July with Wicked of Oz: A Comic Fable, an original, family-friendly comedy performed by CCT’s professional adult acting company. Audiences will journey through Munchkinland,Continue Reading
Dr. Martin Cwiakala, aerospace engineering instructor at The Center for Advanced Technical Studies, recently brought innovation and imagination to life during a hands-on summer camp at the University of South Carolina. Titled Adventures in Telepresence Amusement Park Ride via Augmented Reality, the camp was part of USC’s continuing education program andContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member If you’re a left-handed golfer, take time to analyze your swing from multiple angles! Ask a friend to video your swing using your iPhone — face-on, down-the-line, and even overhead if possible. Compare these videos to slow-motion swings from pros you see on TVContinue Reading
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, LawyerLisa Elder Law & Estate Planning Center Expert Answer: In 2022, the world learned that actor Bruce Willis had been diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that affects speech and language. A year later, his family shared that his condition had progressed to frontotemporal dementia (FTD),Continue Reading
By Eileen Renders Can Stress Cause Cancer? According to City of Hope, and their medical and editorial guidelines, and I quote, “Studies suggest that chemical changes within the body due to stress increase the risk of conditions like heart disease and diabetes and the growth and spread of cancer.” ForContinue Reading
IRMO – The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 1, to welcome Mathnasium of Irmo to the community. Located in the Murray Landing Publix Shopping Center at 2750 North Lake Drive, the learning center specializes in helping K–12 students excel in math. CenterContinue Reading