Dutch Fork Elementary Academy of Environmental Sciences has new honeybees in the media center observation hive. Lexington Soil and Water Conservation District Manager John Oxner brought the bees, which he was able to collect from a swarm, for Dutch Fork Students to safely observe up close and personal in theContinue Reading

Ross Hartzog of Irmo, a Senior at Ben Lippen High School signed and committed to Pfieffer University May 6. Pictured are left to right, back row – Grandparents Ray and Sue Hartzog of Orangeburg, Grandparents Steve and Jane Rish of Irmo. Seated are Mother Ashley, Ross and Coach Ray fromContinue Reading

A virtual public hearing May 19 will allow residents to give input on an end-of-year report that details Richland County’s use of federal funding to aid low-to-moderate-income residents. The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) evaluates the county’s progress toward the goals and objectives of its Consolidated Plan. TheContinue Reading

The St. Andrews Woman’s Club conducted a spring clean-up in the garden at the Irmo Branch of the Lexington County Library. Weeding, raking, and pruning readied the garden for library patrons and members of the community to enjoy.  Pictured left to right are Ann Martin, Kaye Hunke, Mary North, Jane HillerContinue Reading

South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents have arrested a Columbia man and charged him with two counts of obtaining property under false pretenses, two counts of delivery of false documents, and two counts of tax evasion. Steve Sanders Bouknight Jr., 49, of Columbia, filed South Carolina Individual Income TaxContinue Reading

In recognition of National Safe Boating Week, the Lake Murray U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a free boater education course for anyone who wants to learn about the fundamentals of safe and responsible boating. This instructor-led course will be held online using Zoom over three consecutive evenings May 17,Continue Reading

Family Connection of South Carolina (FCSC) will unveil their annual LOOK. photography exhibit at the Koger Center of the Arts, Upstairs Gallery on August 22. To create the event, more than 50 professional photographers from across the state volunteered their time for private photoshoots with families who have a childContinue Reading

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond has issued an updated advisory regarding continued scams offering to sell bogus documents and certified copies to businesses. “Our office continues to receive complaints from businesses regarding solicitations that offer to provide phony certificates and certified records from the Secretary of State’s Office,Continue Reading

Taxes can seem confusing and complicated, leaving room for misconceptions and myths to pop up – especially during tax season. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) wants you to know truth from myth when it comes to taxes. Listed below are some of the most common South Carolina taxContinue Reading

Koon’s Watch National Police week is next week across the country. This special week includes May 15, which is known as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as NationalContinue Reading

Ray Lowe joined the ranks of Keller Williams Realty in Columbia back in January of 2021. Ray had retired from the US Navy after 20 years of active duty service aboard submarines and fell in love with South Carolina after being stationed at the Charleston Navy base. He married hisContinue Reading