By Radley West Spoiler: The Scale Isn’t the Star of the Show When it comes to fitness, we all love a good before-and-after moment. But if the only thing you’re using to measure progress is your bathroom scale, you’re selling yourself short. Real progress isn’t just about weight, it’s aboutContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A restless boy grew up in the midst of forests and pastures. Outside of biking, reading, and exploring woods, the Augusta Highway entertained me. If Rambling Man was born on the back seat of a bus rolling down Highway 41, traffic rolling down HighwayContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard The October 6, 2025 school board meeting attempted to clear up miscommunications and misperceptions. At that board meeting, there was a presentation about the possibility of a high school 4×4 scheduling option. Whether a full school schedule change or a change for some students within a school,Continue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed the I-126 West off-ramp to Colonial Life Boulevard as of December 1 at 6 a.m. The ramp is scheduled to reopen at 10 p.m. on December 20, pending weather conditions. The temporary closure is necessary to allow construction crews to continue workContinue Reading
IRMO — Irmo High School marked a milestone Dec. 5 by hosting its 10th Annual Goodwill Brunch, celebrating senior members of the community with the largest turnout in the event’s history. The annual brunch, hosted by the Irmo High School Student Council and supported by the Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC),Continue Reading
By Mike DuBose The US Bureau of Labor documented food prices have increased 30% since 2020! Contrary to what politicians promised and with few exceptions, the November 2025 Wall Street Journal reported that food prices aren’t coming down! The USDA reported families spend more than 15% of their income onContinue Reading
IRMO — Students from Lexington-Richland School District Five programs at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies collaborated to design, build, and light a new display for the Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission’s annual Saluda Shoals Holiday Lights on the River. For 2025, the students completed a dunk tank scene featuring Santa’s elves.Continue Reading
By Robin All A proper finishing position starts with the lower body leading the way. As your hips shift forward, your back arches slightly, and your head stays behind — a natural result of starting the downswing from the ground up. About two-thirds of the way back, skilled players’ bodiesContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo and the South Carolina Philharmonic presented a free jazz concert on Monday, December 8, featuring Dick Goodwin’s full jazz ensemble. Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson helped connect the town with the Philharmonic to make the concert possible. “The ‘Phil’ is such a great resource, and to beContinue Reading
IRMO — Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold its 2026 Recruitment Event on Saturday, January 10, giving educators and support staff the opportunity to speak one-on-one with district personnel and administrators about employment opportunities. The in-person event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at The Center forContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy You know the feeling… You’re exhausted but wired.Your throat feels scratchy, but a full-blown cold never arrives.You drag through the day — yet your labs come back “normal.” It’s not in your head, and it’s not always “just a virus.”This is what many practitioners call immune depletionContinue Reading