Many family gatherings and shopping trips are back on this year, which means criminals are back in action to steal gifts and money. “This time of year always brings concerns for safety and security,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Distractions lingering from the pandemic and the holiday season couldContinue Reading
Family Connection of South Carolina has named Alfonso Franco to their board of directors. Family Connection provides resources and services to families who have a child with a disability or chronic health condition. Franco is currently the Community Impact Director for the American Heart Association. He completed his undergraduate degreeContinue Reading
Little Barks Grooming & Boutique wants to fill some stockings for a purpose. The dogs that serve people deserve a special gift this Holiday Season, PAALS Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services trains service dogs to help adults and children with special needs. PAALS mission is to enrich and empower childrenContinue Reading
The FBI Columbia Field Office is warning the public of common holiday scams ahead of the 2021 holiday season. With seasonal shopping in full gear, criminals are set to look for opportunities to take advantage of consumers. The FBI is encouraging shoppers to be vigilant for scams that are designedContinue Reading
Isaac Archer Case, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Roger Case of Irmo, South Carolina, was awarded a Master of Engineering from the University of South Carolina on Monday, December 15, 2021. Case’ degree is in Biomedical Engineering. Case graduates with a 3.95 gpa.Continue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, chairman of the S.C. Floodwater Commission, was formally “hooded,” officially receiving his Ph.D. during commencement ceremonies at Columbia International University (CIU), Friday, Dec. 10. His doctorate in “Transformational Leadership as a Catalyst to Alter Cultural Attitudes About Climate Change in the EvangelicalContinue Reading
Pine Island, the once exclusive park for SCE&G employees only, is slated to become a public park opening as early as next summer in a sell-off by Dominion Energy. As part of a three-property deal, Dominion Energy is releasing the 27 acre waterfront park in a sale to the StateContinue Reading
Whether learning to carve, alley-oop, boardslide, blunt or tic tac, local youth from the Irmo area are engaging in an after-school program that uses skateboarding as the primary tool to bring positive and enriching activity to those who are most underserved. As part of the after school program ULSA, UniversalContinue Reading
Carolina Wings and Rib House is spreading a little Christmas cheer again this year by hosting a pancake breakfast fundraises for a local school near their Ballentine restaurant. On December 4, the restaurant served hundreds of adults and children from River Springs Elementary raising more than $1500 for the school. “ThisContinue Reading
To strengthen constituent service as it expands grant and program offerings, the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is announcing the addition of four new members of its team. Two of the staff members will serve by managing arts learning initiatives in and out of schools throughout the state as aContinue Reading
The Irmo Fire Foundation and the Irmo Fire District have worked together to create a 2022 Year Calendar. The calendar, available just in time for the holidays, features photographs of the men and women that make up the Irmo Fire District. Proceeds from calendar sales will go towards funding futureContinue Reading