Led by a robust organizing operation, conservative activists chalked up strong victories in the April 22nd Lexington County Republican Convention. 256 delegates participated in the biennial process which was presided over by State Rep. Jay Kilmartin (R-Chapin, Columbia, Irmo). County Party Grassroots Director Pamela Godwin was elected by acclamation asContinue Reading
Governor McMaster, others praise the Palmetto State, but say “we have work to do” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C.– Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan, S.C., Senator Thomas Alexander, and Dr. Tom Mullikin, founder of Global Eco Adventures (GEA), celebrated with other VIPS – legislators, business andContinue Reading
By CT McDonald While the varsity lacrosse playoffs approach the finals games this week, the boys tennis postseason games are just getting underway. Girls and boys varsity lacrosse teams will play for their state championships Saturday at Irmo High School, with some local teams just missing a shot at theContinue Reading
Veteran educator Melanie Harris has been named the new principal of H. E. Corley Elementary School. Harris will replace Jason Pollock who is moving to a new role at the District Office. “I am absolutely delighted to continue to serve the students, faculty and staff, and community of H. E.Continue Reading
The North Columbia Business Association (NCBA)/North Main (NOMA) District has announced the return of the South Carolina Cornbread Festival April 30 from 11 am – 6 pm at 2847 N. Main Street. The NCBA/NOMA District hosts South Carolina’s only event dedicated to the love of cornbread. Festivities will include liveContinue Reading
The latest edition to the Irmo Police Department is Patrol Officer Piskura (with Irmo Police Chief Bobby Dale) who was recently sworn in to duty. He will serve on Squad 2.Continue Reading
108 students from the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) competed across 39 statewide contests at the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference held in Greenville, South Carolina on March 16–18. School District Five students, representing nearly every program at The Center, placed in 30 competitions, winning 17 contests.Continue Reading
Chapin Police arrested a suspect in connection with a home invasion that occurred earlier today on Glenwood Drive. Chapin Police officers arrested the suspect, Alton Alfred Radtke, at the 700 block of Chapin Road after an extended search of the area. Officers responded to a residence on Glenwood Drive justContinue Reading
The Dutch Fork Dazzlers were recognized last week at the State House for their State Championship wins in Game Day, Hip Hop, and Jazz categories at the Universal Dance Association National Dance Team Championships. Pictured with the team are Head Coach Maddy Thiemann and Assistant Coach Jennifer Coffey, along withContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo Events Committee put on a ‘Unity in the Community event on Saturday, April 22 in the Community Park of Irmo. There was a talent contest, vendors, a food truck, a kiddie bouncy house and other forms of entertainment.Continue Reading
Engineering students at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) took their learning on the road for a special field trip to iFly in Charlotte, NC, where they were introduced to indoor sky diving. Seventeen students attended the STEM event, where they learned about the principles of aerodynamics inContinue Reading