Therapalooza: The Greatest Show in Soda City benefiting The Therapy Place, Inc. will be held September 23 at the Central Energy Building from 6 – 10 pm. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, live and silent auctions, entertainment from the Reggie Sullivan Band, and circus acts will add toContinue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has released school, district, and state report cards reflective of the 2020-2021 school year. The 2021 report cards include results from state assessments administered in Spring 2021, the first administration of state assessments during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The state assessment results reflected onContinue Reading
The Human Bean, a in drive-through specialty coffee and premium beverages shop, plans to open a new location in Irmo at 11117 Broad River Road. They’ll be opening their windows on September 22 at 6 am. The franchise location is owned and operated by David Hill & Gary Davies ofContinue Reading
Mathias Sandwich Shop was the recipient of a check from the Irmo Future Growth Corporation that was set up to help businesses who suffered financially during the past year due to COVID-19. The Irmo Future Growth Corporation was conceived by Councilman Danielson and supported by the council to help easeContinue Reading
Fetch! Pet Care, America’s a franchise provider of professional dog walking and in-home pet sitting services, is bringing experienced walkers and sitters to Columbia. Columbia resident Meredith Pope launched Fetch! Pet Care in August to service pet owners in Columbia, Chapin, Dentsvile, Rosewood and nearby communities. With a focus onContinue Reading
Lexington County officials are inviting and encouraging residents to participate in Testing Growth Scenarios for the county’s Grow With Us comprehensive plan. From now until September 19 Lexington County residents will be able to share their vision for the future of the county and provide feedback on how they believeContinue Reading
Koon’s Watch Rail Safety Week begins next week. The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness and promote education surrounding railroad rights-of-ways and grade crossings. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s Traffic Division is once again participating in Operation Clear Track, coordinated by Amtrak and Operation Lifesaver, on September 21.Continue Reading
All South Federal Credit Union’s 24th annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament will be held October 21 at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club in Lexington. Since 1996, the tournament has raised more than $307,000 for organizations serving the military in the Midlands. The proceeds from the tournament benefitContinue Reading
The Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) will be hosting Operation Fighting Spirit, Kids with Cancer Day September 18 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. The event hosts children, who have cancer or who have fought the battle and won, and their family members at the CFF facility at 2533 Airport Boulevard,Continue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Two Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) deputies received Eastminster Presbyterian Church’s Servant Leadership award during ceremonies which also awarded members of the Columbia Police Department, the Forest Acres Police Department, and the Richland County Emergency Medical Services, Sun., Sept. 12. Like all of the recipients,Continue Reading
It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of Irmo Police Chaplain Billie Bright. His long-fought battle with COVID came to an end over the weekend. Billie was appointed IPD’s Police Chaplain in August of 2020. “There was no such thing as a stranger to Billie”,Continue Reading