Mast General Store’s Be a Sweetheart campaign has provided neighbors in need with healthy meals for 22 years. In parts of the Mast Store region during a typical year, one in eight people lack access to sufficient food resources. This year, following Hurricane Helene last September, the need for foodContinue Reading
By Dr. Mary Kennerly My children attended District 5 schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade. I am eternally grateful for the education they received here. It has contributed significantly to their successes in adult life. I worked in District 5 schools for 33 years and have volunteered in District 5Continue Reading
St. Andrews Woman’s Club GFWC volunteers picked up trash along St. Andrews Road February 8. Pictured right to left: Mary North, Barbara Williams, Gail Elfert, and Kaye HunkeContinue Reading
The District Five Foundation for Educational Excellence of Lexington Richland School District Five has appointed a duo to serve as co-chairs for the 2025-26 school year. The foundation board voted unanimously to select Elizabeth Balog and Dr. Matthew Boyeson to lead the foundation in raising funds and building awareness toContinue Reading
SC Career Kids has announced a new partnership with Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to bring the mobile Safety Town program directly into schools. The in-school field trip initiative, designed for students in Pre-K through 2nd grade, blends fun, hands-on career exploration activities with critical safetyContinue Reading
By Nathan Ballentine I am proud to be working with like-minded colleagues in the State House to fight for conservative reforms that put South Carolinians first. We are taking bold action to rein in wasteful spending, secure South Carolina’s energy future and eliminate conflicts of interest in auditing. This week,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. As the final week of the regular season approaches, both Irmo basketball teams seek to improve their post-season hopes. The Lady Yellow Jackets entered Tuesday’s matchup against Chapin a game out of fourth place in Region 4-5A. A victory over the Lady Eagles would move themContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard The school board members who govern our LexRich5 schools are elected in nonpartisan elections to make and oversee policy in the best interests of all the stakeholders of the district. Looking across the state, it is interesting to see the few different ways school board members areContinue Reading
Tickets are on sale now for the March 27 Taste of Lake Murray to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia. Dance the night away with music from Band of Oz on the main stage and The Reggie Sullivan Band on the outdoor stage. Sample flavors from aroundContinue Reading
Troop 91 from the Irmo area participated in the Scouting for Food drive to help restock the shelves of Sharing God’s Love Food Bank in Irmo. Sharing God’s Love received more than 1895 pounds of food items and cash donations of almost $700. “Troop 91 has helped to fill-up ourContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Friday’s home doubleheader sweep of Lexington moved Dutch Fork a step closer to region title goals. The Lady Silver Foxes took sole possession of first place following the 45-31 victory. Michaela Fairwell scored 12 points and the Lady Silver Foxes forced 20 turnovers in avenging theContinue Reading