By Thomas Grant Jr. Based in West Columbia next to Lake Murray, the Midland Striper Club has provided public awareness and promoted sportsmanship, conservation, and adequate water quality for fishing family enthusiasts. Every third Saturday of each month, the Club holds a fishing tournament for aspiring young fishers. This SaturdayContinue Reading
Bart Baldwin has been waiting for years to come to Irmo with his famous coffee and now has his opportunity. “Gabriel Penfield and I have come to an agreement and we will be ready to open in a month,” said Bart. “We are super excited to be here.” Gabriel PenfieldContinue Reading
A short July monthly business meeting for the Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP) didn’t mean that there weren’t more strong actions taken. During the Monday, July 10 executive committee meeting, Lexington-Richland School District Five Board Chairwoman Rebecca Blackburn Hines was censured for failing to uphold the County and State RepublicanContinue Reading
SC7 leaders Tom Mullikin, Michelle McCollum, Sheriff Leon Lott, Chief Skip Holbrook, Chief Chris Cowan, Duke Energy representatives, and others to accompany Evette S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette will join top law enforcement leaders (Lott, Holbrook, Cowan, others), Duke Energy representatives, Palmetto Pride (anti-litter campaigners), SC7 officials and othersContinue Reading
Irmo Businessman, Bill Danielson, has announced he will run for Mayor of the Town of Irmo. Next month he will file the necessary paperwork to be a candidate in the November election. Danielson, who was first elected to Irmo Town Council in a special election in March of 2020 andContinue Reading
The intersection at Lake Murray Boulevard and Saint Andrews Road is currently blocked due to an extensive repair that is being made on a broken water main. Traffic is being diverted around the intersection; however, we ask that you avoid this area all together if possible. Due to the extensiveContinue Reading
Gregorio Leon III, age 56, has been sentenced to thirty (30) years in prison for the murder of Arturo Bravo Santos, 28, which occurred on Valentine’s Day at a Park and Ride location in Lexington County in 2016. This case was prosecuted by Eleventh Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard and DeputyContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Family life has kept Chester native Kelley Baker and her vintage burgundy 1929 Ford A Model Chevrolet-powered car close to home. After hearing about the third annual American Legion Irmo Post 174 Car Show taking place Saturday, Baker made a “spur of the moment” decision. “MyContinue Reading
SCDOT will open the new Columbia Avenue overpass and ramps at Exit 91 on Interstate 26 on Tuesday, July 12, weather permitting. The new alignment of Columbia Avenue will be the only way to cross over I-26 at this location. Businesses on the old Columbia Avenue will still be accessible,Continue Reading
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a three-day online auction to support the nonprofit’s conservation and education programs. The online auction features hunting and fishing trips, exclusive vacation packages, outdoor experiences and gear, wildlife art, specialty gifts, spa packages, and more. The – “Wild Summer Nights Online Auction”Continue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) is pleased to announce Allie Wetmore of Chapin High School, as the Second District of South Carolina’s 2023 Congressional Art Competition winner. “The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists in the Second Congressional District of South Carolina and acrossContinue Reading