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The Dutch Fork Brotherhood Club of Irmo helped to refurbish the St. Paul historical marker. St. Paul is one of the first black churches in the Irmo area.Continue Reading

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By Thomas Grant Jr. League III in South Carolina American Legion baseball now includes three of its last six state champions. Falling behind early in the standings is something the teams in that league want to avoid. As of this past Tuesday, Chapin/Newberry Post 193/24 was still seeking its firstContinue Reading

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AgFirst Farm Credit Bank was selected to receive the Spirit of the Midlands Award for Corporate Leadership by United Way of the Midlands. The Spirit of the Midlands Award for Corporate Leadership is presented to a partner that embodies an overall spirit of giving through contributions of time, leadership, andContinue Reading

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The 10th annual Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival is returning to Spence Island for some fun in the sun on Lake Murray on June 17. The lineup this year includes Artikal Sound System from South Florida, DJ Madds who recently played Lollapalooza in Chile and Brazil, Of Good Nature fromContinue Reading

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The South Carolina State Museum has announced the return of the Friday Night Laser Lights summer series, kicking off June 16. Guests are invited to enjoy the special themed shows featuring displays of lasers set to music inside the museum’s 55-foot digital dome planetarium. On June 16, Friday Night LaserContinue Reading

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The inaugural Black Eats Week 803 will be held June 19 – 25 as part of Juneteenth celebration week, celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, bakeries, creameries, and more in the Midlands area. Black Eats Week 803 aims to highlight and support Black entrepreneurs in theContinue Reading

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Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran administrator Tina McCaskill as its new Chief of Academics. McCaskill will replace Anna Miller who is retiring. McCaskill currently serves as the Director of Elementary Education for School District Five. Prior to that position, she served as principal and assistant principal of IrmoContinue Reading

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For the 3rd year in a row, Irmo will present a celebration commemorating Juneteenth on Monday, June 19. The celebration will begin in the Harbison Theatre at 2:30 pm and resume in the Prisma Health Amphitheater located in the Community Park of Irmo at 5 pm. There will be foodContinue Reading

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Emily Renee Zeigler, 55, of Leesville was shot and killed June 7 in the 600 block of Pine Grove Road located in the Leesville area of Lexington County. Zeigler was pronounced dead on scene due to a gunshot wound to the upper body. An acquaintance of Zeigler was also shotContinue Reading