“It has been an honor to serve the county I have always called home” – Councilman Livingston By Paul Livingston It’s hard to say goodbye. That’s particularly true when you’re engaged in what was a labor of love. My 35 years as a member of Richland County Council have beenContinue Reading
Residents of Irmo now have a new way to stay informed about town government, public safety and community events with the launch of The Irmo Insider, a quarterly newsletter produced by the Town of Irmo. Town officials say the publication is designed to provide consistent updates from Town Hall whileContinue Reading
In celebration of National Random Acts of Kindness Week, River Springs Elementary School partnered with Loveland Coffee to share a little extra joy with the community. Students created custom coffee cup sleeves featuring colorful artwork and uplifting messages. The student-designed sleeves were distributed to customers throughout the week, offering bothContinue Reading
The District 5 Foundation will host a luncheon honoring all district retirees on Thursday, March 26 at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane. Retirees are invited to arrive at 11:30 a.m. to reconnect with former colleagues. Lunch will be served at noon. Those planning to attend should RSVP by MarchContinue Reading
IRMO, SC — The Town of Irmo is proud to announce Finance Director Lisa Hancock as the Employee of the Quarter. Since joining the municipal team, Hancock has transformed the town’s financial operations through a commitment to transparency, precision, and modern fiscal management. In her short tenure, Hancock has already made aContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five hosted its second Teaching & Learning Conference of the 2025–2026 school year, highlighting the expertise and leadership of educators from across the district. The conference serves as a reminder that some of the most impactful professional learning occurs when educators learn from one another.Continue Reading
Popular Midlands gardening center and nursery Wingard’s Market has been nominated for the prestigious USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of Best Plant Nursery, a national recognition honoring outstanding garden centers across the country. Wingard’s is currently ranked #1, but public votes are needed to secure theContinue Reading
West Columbia, S.C.’s Bruce Brutschy breaks national record actually, but unofficially By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I love bench press. To me, outside of pull-ups (chin-ups), the bench press is the premier test of a man’s upper body (UB) strength. Apparently also true for the National Football League which gaugesContinue Reading
In recognition of National Heart Month and in conjunction with the Go Red movement promoting heart disease awareness, Columbia will host the third-annual Jump Start Your Heart Day Party this Saturday, February 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Finlay Park. The free community event will feature a wideContinue Reading
By Radley West “Muscle is not just for athletes. It’s for anyone who wants to age well and live strong.” When people talk about aging gracefully, they often focus on skincare, diet, or avoiding certain bad habits. Those things matter, but one of the most powerful tools for staying healthy,Continue Reading
By Joe Wilson – Member of Congress Scams are running rampant, and I want to make sure you have the necessary information to remain vigilant. Scammers, including those perpetrated by criminal cartels and rogue nations, utilize a variety of methods to steal information from you. Some of the most commonContinue Reading