The third annual Tinsel Town Market will be held 9 am -2 pm December 3 at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church in Chapin. The event is a fundraiser for Girl Scout Troop 760 and Troop 29036. There will be more than 80 crafters and vendors, as well as several food trucks.Continue Reading

Irmo High School is hosting a  Senior Goodwill Brunch December 7 for older community members. The brunch will be December 7, 9 – 11 am at the Irmo High School Center for the Arts Senior members of the community are invited. Enjoy brunch and entertainment provided by students. To attendContinue Reading

The Dutch Fork Choral Society will presents Light from Darkness; Music of Light, Love and Life December 8 at 7pm, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. 170 St. Andrews Road. The performance will feature music from Bach, Barber, Eric Whitacre and many others; including a World Premiere commission from composer JaRonContinue Reading

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and representatives from the Babcock Center unveiled this year’s official city ornament at a press conference November 10. This year’s ornament depicts the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. This is the 30th ornament in the collectors’ series. Each ornament is 24-karat gold on brass and comes inContinue Reading

BY SHERIFF LEON LOTT [The following opinion-editorial piece was originally published in The State, Nov. 20, 2022] – “Northern California Sheriff announces indefinite suspension of daytime patrols citing catastrophic staffing shortage.” – “Philadelphia Police to allow unarmed civilian traffic officers, offer recruitment bonuses to retain staff.” These are just twoContinue Reading

The Toys For Tots program is continuing. Donation boxes will be available through December 2.Look for donation boxes in a business near you and make your contribution of a new, unwrapped toy that will be shared with families in the community. The Toys For Tots program has grown tremendously sinceContinue Reading

River Springs Elementary fifth grader Franchesca Shirley and teacher Sharon Giordano have been honored as the Irmo Chamber’s November Student and Teacher of the Month. Principal Matt Gams said, “Franchesca is an incredible kid. She is one of those students who can be counted on to always be on taskContinue Reading

Dutch Fork Middle School is proud to announce that two members of its dance team, “The Dazzlers,” Cleo Floyd-Johnstone, and Mackenzie Carlander, will represent Varsity Spirit, the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in teamContinue Reading

Students at Dutch Fork High School will have more opportunities to study conservation and environmental stewardship this year, thanks to a grant provided by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) through its Conservation Education Mini-Grant program. Dutch Fork High School received a $500 Mini-Grant for a greenhouse renovation.Continue Reading

By CT McDonald The Dutch Fork High School Silver Foxes beat the Spartanburg High Vikings 63-14 on November 18. Dutch Fork is headed to the Class 5A football upper state semifinal round this week against the defending state champion; Gaffney. The Silver Foxes will travel to Gaffney to play theContinue Reading