Akil E. Ross, Sr, Ed.D.Superintendent I am honored to be named superintendent of School District Five of Lexington and RichlandCounties. The tradition of excellence of the schools is a direct reflection of the amazing supportour community provides to the schools. As a result, I intend to use this platform toContinue Reading
Jason Branham, longtime resident and current Richland County Planning Commission Chairman, will run for Richland County Council in District 1 in the upcoming Republican primary on June 14, 2022. Branham stated, “As a family man, it is important to me to have a county government that listens and addresses theContinue Reading
Ian Emmer a junior at Dutch Fork High School has been selected for the 2022 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Emmer will perform cello in February with the Honors String Orchestra. Participation in one of the five Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated high school performersContinue Reading
By Al Dozier A long legal battle to open a strip club on a Fernandina Road property near Costco has ended. Lexington County Councilwoman Beth Carrigg on Wednesday confirmed that the proposed Savannah Gentlemen’s Club will not open. She said application for an alcoholic beverage license was recently withdrawn. CarriggContinue Reading
“Join us at Irmo Fire District Headquarters, 6017 St. Andrews Road, for a Community Blood Drive that benefits all!“ The Irmo Fire District has partnered with The Blood Connection and the Irmo Fire Foundation to assist with the ongoing blood shortage crisis. The Blood Connection will be offering a $10Continue Reading
By Terry Ward West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day is set for Saturday, April 23, and a practice date has been set. “The anticipation level is at a high point for the return of Kinetic Derby Day,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. “I’m excited and looking forward toContinue Reading
Chief Terrence Green is notifying the Town of Lexington community that an arrest was made in the overnight shooting death of a teenage male that happened at the Town & Country Apartments. At approximately 10:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shooting at 301 Roberts Street. When officers arrived, theyContinue Reading
Virginia Ann Backlund Eckstrom, of Columbia, entered into eternal rest peacefully on January 27, 2022. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 31, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 6952 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC, with interment to follow at Bush River Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at theContinue Reading
Two Chapin High School varsity cheerleaders have earned statewide recognition. Anna Ruff was named the South Carolina 2021 State 5A Cheerleader of the Year and Macie Dickey was selected as the 2021-2022 Region V 5A Most Valuable Player. Ruff has been on the Chapin Cheerleading team for six years andContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in searching for a missing juvenile. Devon White, 16, was last seen seen at a foster home in the evening hours on January 25, 2022, wearing a black hoodie, gray jeans and white shoes. It is believed that he ran awayContinue Reading
I am grateful for the opportunity to have begun the new year by touring the district and talking to the media about my legislative focus areas for 2022. Joined by city and county officials along the way, our stops included West Columbia, Aiken, North Augusta and Barnwell. In each location,Continue Reading