It was the Saturday in November 1999, following that Thursday’s Veterans Day Parade in Columbia, when three friends and veterans were having lunch to reflect on a wonderful week. Something was apparent and missing. A mere three thousand folks attended the parade to honor the several hundred veterans who hadContinue Reading
Brenda Rountree Jackson of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 9, 2021. Originally from Barnwell, SC, Brenda was a proud graduate of Barnwell High School and Winthrop College. She earned her Master’s degree in education and taught 2nd and 3rd graders as well as specialContinue Reading
In recognition of Veterans Day on November 11, The Citadel is highlighting some of the students who are veterans from different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. There are about 250 veterans currently studying at The Citadel, either as undergraduate or graduate students. They have the option of taking theirContinue Reading
Tad Jones is the face of A Tad Creative Production where he combines authenticity, creativity, purpose, and passion to inspire people and projects to reach their full potential. He enjoys getting to know a person, company, or organization and taking a comprehensive and incremental approach to creatively forwarding their businessContinue Reading
The Congaree Vista Guild will host its 36th annual Vista Lights on November 18 from 5 – 10 pm. The family-friendly holiday event is returning to its original format after COVID-19 adjustments in 2020, thanks to event sponsors Stella Artois, Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Arnold Companies. Performances by local groupsContinue Reading
Saluda Shoals Park will kick off the holidays with the Sleigh Bell Stroll and Trot on November 22 and 23 the Stroll is a nighttime family fun walk and the Trot is a four-mile run amid the light displays of Holiday Lights on the River. Participants will run or walkContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in searching for a missing juvenile. Brandon Pacheco-Nunez, 15, was last seen on November 8th around 0730 hours when he left his residence in the New Friarsgate subdivision for the school bus. Pacheco-Nunez was last seen wearing a black shirt, blackContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council is considering a land purchase that would double the size of the Community Park of Irmo. But the town would have to pay out a lot of money. The seller of the 10-acre tract adjacent to the popular park is asking $500,000. TheContinue Reading
By Rep. Joe Wilson Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the men and women in uniform who have served our great country throughout its history. Beginning in 1775 when soldiers fought to gain independence and first establish the United States of America, across the battlefields of World WarsContinue Reading
The Irmo Fire Department is selling T-shirts during the month of November to raise funds for the No Shave November Foundation. The No-Shave November is a web-based, non-profit organization devoted to growing cancer awareness and raising funds to support cancer prevention, research and education. For information on how you can donate orContinue Reading
ProLift Garage Doors of Lake Murray and Kyle Crisci recently opened their franchise in October near Irmo. ProLift specializes in residential repair and installation of garage doors. We can customize a door that fits your home style, budget and expectations. Contact us at 803-723-2499 or email at [email protected]. or visit usContinue Reading