By Terry Ward With summertime temperatures, opportunities to play in the water in West Columbia are abundant. Palmetto Outdoor has become the epicenter for recreation on the Congaree River. The eco-tourism business provides cool, stress-relieving tubing trips down the refreshing river, ending at the West Columbia Riverwalk. “I’m very proudContinue Reading
Mrs. Gail Todd Elfert received the SC Order of the Palmetto on Sunday, May 15 at Union United Methodist Church. She has been a dedicated volunteer not only with her church for over 50 years, she has also been involved with the St. Andrews Woman’s Club for 40 years andContinue Reading
Recognized at SC Statehouse on Wednesday, May 11th, Lieutenant General Herman Stacy Clardy III of Chapin and Pawleys Island, SC, was honored with the Order of the Palmetto upon the occasion of his retirement after nearly four decades of outstanding service to his country in the United States Marine Corps,Continue Reading
Seven Oaks Elementary School MEDIA Magnet now has a new outdoor learning space thanks to a generous donation from Lou Kennedy, CEO of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation. During a special ceremony on May 19, Kennedy dedicated the new memorial outdoor classroom in honor of her late mother, Nancy Thomas Wood. WoodContinue Reading
Several Lexington-Richland School District Five students won awards in the annual SC Economics Challenge held by the SC Council of Economic Education at the Darla Moore School of Business. The SC Economics Challenge is a state-wide competition open to high school students in grades 9-12. There are two divisions, AdamContinue Reading
May 16, 2022 As our regular session has ended, for those of you who have not heard, I am retiring from my service in the House and will not seek re-election. Of course, I will represent our great District 85, until the election in November decides my successor. Honor andContinue Reading
The Heart of Columbia Chorus is looking for women of all ages who love to sing. No music training is required all you need is to be able to carry a tune. Rehearsals are open to the public and to potential new members. The Heart of Columbia Chorus meets ThursdaysContinue Reading
The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library have an opportunity for you to find that next great read. The Friends will hold a one-day Outdoor Used Book Sale this Saturday, May 21, from 9 am to 3 pm in the parking lot of the Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St. AndrewsContinue Reading
The Richland County Planning Commission met on May 9, to officially restart mapping efforts for the rewrite of the County’s 2021 Land Development Code (LDC), which regulates land use, growth and development. On May 3, County Council voted to approve the first reading of an ordinance that would give theContinue Reading
Bierkeller Brewing Company (aka Bierkeller Columbia), local brewer of traditional German beers since 2015, will open a permanent location on the banks of the Congaree River. Known for its seasonal pop-up beer gardens, Bierkeller will set up a full production brewing facility, biergarten, and restaurant at the CanalSide Plaza atContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation and the Blood Connection will be hosting a blood drive on May 19, from 1:30 – 6:30 pm at Irmo Community Park. To make an appointment visit thebloodconnection.org, All donors will receive an exclusive The Blood Connection t-shirt and a free medium pizza fromContinue Reading