Local Lake Murray agents Doug Giesler and Cat Thornton were honored with the Big Wave Award for their achievements in real estate at Lake Homes Realty’s 8th Annual National Agent Summit, held October 12 – 14. The Big Wave Award is given to agents with a total transaction volume ofContinue Reading
Several Lexington-Richland School District Five students placed in the South Carolina State Fair Art contest. Students showcased their talents in several divisions including 2-D, 3-D and Photography. All exhibitors had to be residents of South Carolina and attending public, private or home school in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade. WinnersContinue Reading
Wingard’s Market, a plant and flower market, is expanding its Gift Shoppe to allow for more merchandise from local and regional retailers for customers. The Gift Shoppe, which dates back 121 years, is located beneath decades-old pecan trees. Over the last year, it received a facelift with an additional 600Continue Reading
On October 26, four firefighters from the Columbia-Richland Fire Department received Stork Awards, presented to responders who participate in the pre-hospital delivery of a newborn. The firefighters helped deliver a baby girl earlier in October. Members of the baby’s family attended the ceremony and said they are happy to be considered partContinue Reading
Janet Reynolds has been named Realtor of the Week at EXIT Palmetto Real Estate Services in Irmo. Reynolds has lived in Irmo and Chapin for the past 32 years. She retired as the Director of Finance and Administration with the State Election Commission after 31 years of service. She isContinue Reading
On October 13 Sergio Aparicio was named the award recipient of the Elephant Recognition Award during One Million Cups, a weekly event for local entrepreneurs to meet and present their startups in Columbia. The Elephant Recognition Award is a tradition to thank and acknowledge bites of the elephant, meaning that everything in lifeContinue Reading
Waldman secures second seat William O. ‘Bill’ Danielson received the most votes in Tuesday’s Irmo Town Council election to retain his re-election bid for town council. Danielson finished first with 443 votes while newcomer Dr. Barb Waldman had 402 votes and also took a seat on the council. Two otherContinue Reading
In the September 2021 Lexington County Library Board meeting, I asked to share pictures of the Irmo branch that highlighted the memorials for the victims of 9/11. Several employees, Laurie Long, Judy Harris and Katherine Knibbs, created multiple displays throughout their branch to honor the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 andContinue Reading
Sesquicentennial State Park will host its second Sesqui Artisan’s Market on November 7 from 10 am to 4 pm. The family-friendly event is a juried arts and crafts festival that will allow attendees to shop for a range of locally made arts and crafts like ceramics, jewelry, fine art, photography,Continue Reading
Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the release of his office’s 2020-2021 Wise Giving Report and 2021 Give Smart Watch List, in conjunction with International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW). “I am pleased to join my fellow charity regulators and members of the nonprofit sector in raising donor awareness about charityContinue Reading
The 25th anniversary of the Richland Creek Antique Fall Festival/ Tractor/Engine Show and Pull will be at 542 Richland Creek Road, Ward in Saluda County November 5 – 7. The location is off of Highway 178 between Saluda and Batesburg and off of Highway 39 between Ridge Spring and Saluda.Continue Reading