Preventing military veterans’ suicides deemed a priority By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The American Legion’s National Commander Vincent J. Troiola addressed a senior-echelon gathering of business, military, and law enforcement leaders during the monthly meeting-luncheon of the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Fort Jackson-Palmetto State Chapter at FortContinue Reading
College Board announced that Chapin High School student April Williams has earned one of two monthly $40,000 scholarships through BigFuture, the College Board’s online guide that helps students plan for life after high school. “I am deeply honored to receive this amazing scholarship,” Williams said. “This scholarship opens up moreContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Despite opposition from area residents, the Irmo Planning Commission Monday approved the annexation of a 13-acre tract of land on Rocky Creek Trail that will be used as an entertainment event venue. The commission unanimously recommended approval of the annexation with a rezoning to Fringe Agricultural. ThatContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo recently had a luncheon for Kaye Hunke, who retired from the town on March 2. She held several positions while working at the town and was an employee who they could always count on to do what was needed in times of need. She will beContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will be holding Accessibility Morning – The Cat in the Hat this Saturday, March 11 from 9 – 11 am. The special monthly program provides access for families of children, teenagers, and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience at theContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Fair has announced a 67 percent increase in awards for its 2023 annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program. For the first time in more than a decade, the individual award amount per student has increased from $6,000 to $10,000. The application deadline is approaching andContinue Reading
By CT McDonald Irmo’s varsity boys basketball program and veteran head coach Tim Whipple recorded another state championship last week, adding to a long history of appearances in the state finals for the school, the program and its coach. Already owning the Region 5-4A title and the lower state championship,Continue Reading
Multiples of the Midlands (The MoM Club) will host its spring/summer consignment sale March 11, from 7 am to noon. The M.O.M. (Mothers of Multiples) Sale is held bi-annually, featuring gently-used items for children at greatly reduced prices. Organized by volunteer members of The MoM Club, shoppers will find aContinue Reading
The fifth annual Cottontown Art Crawl will welcome 140 artists to show and sell their original work in the downtown Columbia neighborhood of Cottontown. The event will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm with more art, more artists, and more food for visitorsContinue Reading
The Gators Give program at River Springs Elementary School teaches students the rewards of giving back to others while strengthening skills for empathy, generosity, and compassion. The winter Gators Give service project supported Sharing God’s Love with a donation of over 1,400 cans of soup.Continue Reading
H. E. Corley Elementary School hosted a career fair February 16. About 25 different jobs and careers were represented including firefighters, law enforcement, doctors and welders. Community partners took the time to show students jobs they can pursue for their future.Continue Reading