By CT McDonald Some spring sports playoffs have completed, others are nearing the finals, and still others have just started this week. The lacrosse state finals completed last week at Irmo High School after both the girls and boys Chapin teams advanced to the semifinals but fell one game shortContinue Reading
This year’s theme is “Red, White, Blue and You”. Prizes: 1st place $400, 2nd place $300, 3rd place $200, and 4th place $100. 12:30 PM: Enjoy the patriotic display as locals & visitors decorate their boats in ways that will leave you amazed! Viewable from the park sites at theContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday reviewed final plans for a proposed new Town Hall during a workshop meeting. Larry Watts of Hybrid Engineering, developer for the project, gave some final recommendations on the project, which is estimated to cost between $3.5 and $3.8 million. The two-story buildingContinue Reading
By Linda L. Warren, FSO – Public Affairs, Flotilla 12-3 Lake Murray Every year we read or hear about a fisherman who has gone missing on Lake Murray, only to be found hours or days later, sometimes in good shape, sometimes not. A Float Plan is one of the bestContinue Reading
The Greater Columbia Rose Society’s Work Day will be May 6, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Prisma Health Richland Hospital located at 5 Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC 29203. The Rose Garden is in the front of the hospital by the water fountain. This will beContinue Reading
Students from Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet participated in a virtual chat with a Broadway star! The 5th grade students spoke to Pearl Khwezi, who is currently starring as Nala in The Lion King on Broadway. They got to talk to the star for 45 minutes and ask her questionsContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce held its annual 2023 Spring Golf Tournament at Mid Carolina Club in Prosperity on Thursday, April 20. The captain’s choice tournament is a favorite around the Midlands and was presented by Optus Bank. Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q provided dinner after the round.Continue Reading
The Town of Irmo held the Irmo International Festival on Sunday, April 30 in the Community Park of Irmo. Vendors represented different culinary delights from around the world. There was entertainment, dancing, face painting, balloons and lots of colorful costumes.Continue Reading
The Rosewood Crawfish Festival will be held May 6. It recently announces its lineup of musicians for the 2023 event. Taking place at the SC State Fairgrounds, the festival will feature a Louisiana crawfish boil, food trucks, kid rides and amusements, and local art vendors. All proceeds raised by theContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five is proud to celebrate School Lunch Hero Day on May 5. Between preparing healthy meals for America’s students, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals are true heroes. School Lunch Hero Day is held annuallyContinue Reading
The Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo held their 37th annual golf tournament at Golden Hills Country Club in Lexington on Monday, May 1. The 9:30am shotgun captain’s choice tournament saw nearly 80 golfers tee-off in this fundraiser to support youth in the community. The platinum sponsor for the event wasContinue Reading