Sons of the American Legion (SAL) is a nonprofit organization of male descendants of men/women who served honorably in the US Armed Forces during WW1 or since 12/7/41. The SAL is a program of the American Legion, and eligible veterans can join as well if their parents served. Nearly 2Continue Reading
I am writing to express my concern about the request for annexation and zoning for the 13.19-acre tract located at 153 Rocky Creek Trail, on which the owners have stated they intend to operate an events venue. While I support growth of the Town of Irmo, I am strongly opposedContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five is hosting a Community Resource Fair on March 28 at Irmo High School’s Center for the Arts from 5:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. The free event is open to all families in School District Five and will feature information about valuable resources and services available for familiesContinue Reading
Three Lexington-Richland School District Five students from the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) represented the state of South Carolina as state delegates at the American Junior Academy of Science (AJAS) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual conferences held March 1-5 in Washington, DC.Continue Reading
On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, attorneys for Lexington County School District One filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the Barnwell family related to the situation that occurred at River Bluff High School on Nov. 29, 2022. Typically, Lexington One does not issue statements about ongoing legal matters.Continue Reading
A Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet fifth grader will represent South Carolina in the National Missing Children’s Day Poster contest sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Harper O’Neal won first place in the South Carolina division of the nationwide contest. With the theme of “BringingContinue Reading
The Dutch Fork Choral Society presents “Appalachian Spring”; music inspired by songs, hymns, and ballads from Southern Appalachia. Thursday, May 4th at 7:00 pm, held at Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church, 101 E Boundary St., Chapin, SC 29036. Free to the public. (Donations graciously accepted). Sarah Elizabeth High, Artistic Director, andContinue Reading
Veteran educator Karey Fisher has been named the new principal of Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet. Fisher is currently serving as the school’s interim principal. “I am thrilled and honored to continue serving Nursery Road Elementary School – Arts Magnet in this new leadership role,” Fisher said. “I look forwardContinue Reading
Several Lexington-Richland School District Five students earned awards in the State MathCounts competition March 4, 2023 at Chapin Middle School. Eighty-five students competed as individuals representing 30 schools and 11 teams, from across the state participating. These teams competed in local competition in five areas around the state. Teams advancedContinue Reading
Part 1 By Mike DuBose America’s prosperity and access to great healthcare options provide us with many benefits. Our excellent living conditions have pushed the average American’s life expectancy to nearly 80 years (compared to 54 years in 1914). While the pandemic shortened the length of our lifespans, many ofContinue Reading
Fresh off his congressional testimony from a week earlier, American Legion National Commander Vincent “Jim” Troiola asked a joint assembly of South Carolina lawmakers to assist in preventing veteran suicide during an address at the State Capitol on Wednesday, March 8. “Every member of this legislature…indeed, every American, can helpContinue Reading