By Thomas Grant, Jr. IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork High School’s Ethan Offing and Boone Miller have been named to the Class 5A All-State Baseball Team, as selected by the South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association. The standout players earned the honor for their exceptional performance on the field during theContinue Reading
Decorated World War II soldier Charles Mullikin honored with namesake thruway By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The late Charles F. “Charlie” Mullikin, a celebrated World War II veteran and the father of S.C. Department of Natural Resources Director Tom Mullikin, was honored Saturday, May 24, Memorial Day weekend when aContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – The community is invited to gather on the front lawn of Irmo Town Hall (7300 Woodrow St.) on Wednesday, June 12, at 12 Noon to celebrate Women Veterans Recognition Day and honor the brave women who have served in the U.S. military. The event commemorates the signingContinue Reading
Some South Carolinians may soon receive a pleasant surprise in the mail—a check they didn’t know they were owed. Thanks to a new initiative from State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, the Palmetto Payback program is matching qualified unclaimed property with its rightful owners and sending out checks automatically, with no needContinue Reading
The Richland County Ag + Art Tour is returning for a 14th year, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the intersection of agriculture and art. The tour, which showcases local farms, art studios, and community markets, will take place from 9 am to 4 pm June 7 andContinue Reading
LAKE MURRAY, S.C. – Carolina Safari Co. has announced the much-anticipated return of its Purple Martin Tours for the 2025 season, with bookings opening on May 30. Led by local naturalist Captain Zach Steinhauser, these pontoon boat tours offer a front-row seat to witness the largest purple martin roost inContinue Reading
A trio representing South Carolina Youth Challenge Academy (SCYCA) spoke recently to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo at its breakfast meeting. SCYCA is a program supported by the National Guard and uses several elements of a military level training in order to launch young people on a path toContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – The St. Andrews Woman’s Club recently presented a donation to support the Snack Pack project at Union United Methodist Church, which provides food for students at Harbison West Elementary School. The contribution, presented to Michelle Cochcroft, coordinator of the Snack Pack program, will help fund meals sentContinue Reading
Open Letter Dear Editor, The special election is getting close. I would like say a few words for someone I find special. My friend and town citizen who has stepped up to the plate when needed. His name is George Frazier. He serves on the event committee trying to bringContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department recently honored two of Irmo’s finest—Sergeant Charles Black and Corporal Emmanuel Polanco—with the prestigious Life-Saving Award for their heroic actions during a structure fire on August 20, 2024. Responding swiftly to reports of a fire at the Harbison Shore Assisted Living Facility at 990 Columbia Avenue, Sergeant Black and CorporalContinue Reading
To me, yes, and to many others as well, it does. But to some voters who do not know what integrity, doing the right thing, having morals even means, then how can that be part of the factors in determining who they vote for? It isn’t. Those voter will decideContinue Reading