By CT McDonald There are just more than two weeks left in the lacrosse regular season, and local teams are in high gear as they compete in their few remaining league games. Chapin’s varsity boys have won all four of their 5A District 4 matchups with another one on tapContinue Reading
Artist Kimberly Case of Studio 3P, LLC will join 38 other artists as part of the 2022 Columbia Open Studios arts open house tour April 2 and 3. The free weekend-long event is an opportunity for art enthusiasts to visit the workshops of local artists, to observe art in theContinue Reading
Families throughout the Midlands are invited to attend the Junior League of Columbia’s (JLC) 2022 Healthy Kids Fun Fair at Segra Park April 2. After two years without the event due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the JLC will host children and families to gear up for a healthy spring andContinue Reading
Veteran educator Mansa Joseph has been named the new principal of Irmo Middle School, International Academic Magnet. Joseph was named interim principal of Irmo Middle in January 2022 and previously served as an assistant principal of the school since 2017. “I am thankful for this opportunity to continue to serveContinue Reading
With a message of standing against the Biden Administration, protecting individual freedoms and empowering the families of Chapin and Irmo, businessman Jay Kilmartin launched his campaign for the June 14th Republican Primary for State House District 85, being vacated by retiring Rep. Chip Huggins. “Our country and our state areContinue Reading
Two Richland County Deputy Sheriffs among five named military Veterans of the Week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Major Maria Yturria and Master Deputy Addy Perez, both U.S. Army veterans and class 1 deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), were among five women who have been individually honoredContinue Reading
Leeza’s Care Connection received a surprise gift of $5,000 to support the programs offered by the Center to aid those who suffer from a dreaded disease in the Irmo area. The gift was made by Jimmy and Linda Goodwin, local community leaders in the Irmo area. Pictured is Jimmy Goodwin, presenting theContinue Reading
The Irmo High School International School for the Arts students have been hard at work preparing for their spring musical’s opening night! Come out and show your support as the Irmo Theatre Company proudly presents “High School Musical: On Stage!” on Thursday, March 31st, Friday, April 1st and Saturday April 2nd at 7:00Continue Reading
The first four South Carolina Cultural Districts designated in 2015 after the program’s launch earned recertification based on FY2020 data gathered by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC). The districts recertified are: the Congaree Vista (Columbia), Lancaster, Rock Hill and Spartanburg Downtown, all designated in 2015. Their recertification is effectiveContinue Reading
The 11th Annual Rainbow International Charity Golf Classic and Auction will return May 11 at Cobblestone Park Golf Club. Since 2012, a little more than $396,000 has been raised benefiting 27 families in the community. In honor of the tournament’s 10th anniversary, all money raised will be gifted to pastContinue Reading
Congaree National Park has announced opportunities for the public to view the park’s fireflies from May 20-22 and May 27-29. In order to protect critical firefly habitat and provide optimum visitor experience, viewing will be limited to 120 vehicles per night. Tickets will be required to enter the park inContinue Reading