The Columbia-Richland Fire Department (CRFD) promoted 45 staff members to new ranks of leadership at the end of 2022 and through the first quarter of 2023. During that time, 21 staff moved up to the rank of senior firefighter, 15 became engineers, four were named fire captains and three madeContinue Reading
The Coffee Shelf a coffee shop located in Chapin, has been sold to Petit Paris Studio. Founded by Jerry Caldwell, The Coffee Shop has been offering coffee and pastries, new and used books, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere to the Chapin community since 2016. Caldwell expressed his gratitude forContinue Reading
Gavin Franklin of Irmo has been named to the Summerall Guards Class of 2024 at The Citadel. The Summerall Guards for the Class of 2024 are now in position. The 61 rising-senior cadets held their first performance during the changing of the guard ceremony, an event that is part ofContinue Reading
Enjoy food, music, dancing, more than 90 vendors, free face painting, free balloon art foreveryone, free sidewalk chalk fun for children and artists, free admission and parking, a BounceHouse, Henna tattoos, a professional story teller in costume all day, and much more. Fun for allthe family from 11 am toContinue Reading
By Jane Hiller SC Green Step Schools Coordinator David Jenkins (pictured), entomologist from the SC Forestry Service taught the Irmo community about edible insects and more at the recent Earth Day Celebration at McGregor’s Learning Garden. Other presenters included: Carolina Wildlife Center, Congaree River Keepers, Environmental Education Association of SC,Continue Reading
We’ve passed the halfway mark of this year’s legislative session and I hope you’ve been visiting www.NathansNews.com regularly where I share updates every week of what’s been going on in Columbia and around town. If you missed the big news earlier this month, I wanted to be sure you knewContinue Reading
West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day, featuring iMAGINE STEam Festival, is April 22. The 4th annual free festival is seeking volunteers and parade participants to complete the planning of the event. Join in and get all the details at www.kineticderbyday.com. Registration for soapbox entries closes on April 17 at noon. ScheduleContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo motorists could soon come under the camera. During a work session on April 4, the Irmo Town Council received a presentation from a service provider of Flock Safety Cameras who would set up cameras on the streets of Irmo. The camera is capable of identifying license plateContinue Reading
Ricky Rogers McField, a 39-year-old Columbia man, pled guilty to trafficking cocaine, conspiracy, and furnishing contraband into the Lexington County Detention Center March 27. Circuit Court Judge Debra R. McCaslin accepted the guilty plea and sentenced McField to 15 years for trafficking cocaine, five years for conspiracy, and 10 yearsContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson Today, scams are running rampant, and I want to make sure you have the necessary information to remain vigilant. Scammers use a variety of methods to steal information from you. Some of the most common tricks today are criminals impersonating people from different government agencies suchContinue Reading
By: Curtis Loftis South Carolina State Treasurer The flowers, the trees, the birds, even the seasonal allergies signal spring is here. It’s always refreshing – aside from the allergies – to welcome a new season of growth. And it’s good to remember that growth doesn’t need to be limited toContinue Reading