Representatives Huggins and Ballentine present a resolution and SC state flag flown over the State House to Ms. Dorothy Barton Park in honor of her 100th birthday, September 29, 2021.Continue Reading
I am happy to have learned that Haley Griggs is running for a position on the Richland Five School Board. Haley is a well-educated and brilliant health care worker and she works for a local physician in the Irmo area. I have known Haley and her family for some time. Continue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Nearly 20 patrol deputies, investigators, and supervisory officers were promoted at the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), including one – Lt. Col. Kelvin Ashe – who made history this week. Among those achieving the next higher rank in RCSD’s various divisions and regions were DeputyContinue Reading
“I began teaching in District 5 in 1970. I’ve seen many changes over the years. Our Lexington-Richland 5 School Board would benefit greatly by having Haley Griggs serve on it.“As a retiree since 2014, I feel Haley would be an excellent asset to our current board.” Penny ValekContinue Reading
On September 17 St. Andrews Optimist Club donated more than $20,000 to causes it supports. The photo shows representatives of those entities. More than its 50 year history, St. Andrews Optimists have donated more than a half million dollars in similar gatherings. The common thread is that these organizations impactContinue Reading
The Dutch Fork High School Silver Foxes defeated the Spartanburg High Vikings 42-13 September 24. Photos courtesy of GoFlashWin.comContinue Reading
Numerous officers of the Irmo Police Department were recently recognized by Governor Henry McMaster for saving a life by administering the overdose-reversal drug naloxone (narcan). Sergeant First Class Pittman, Sergeant Aivazis, and Corporal Kaderly responded to separate incidents during the year 2020 and used their training to determine that someoneContinue Reading
Irmo returned to strutting its stuff on September 25 and 26. The Lexington Medical Center’s Irmo Okra Strut Festival was held for the 47th time after being canceled last year in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. What started as a way for the Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club to raiseContinue Reading
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, invites Richland and Lexington County residents to join a community-focused, conversation-based initiative by hosting a virtual or socially distanced gathering during On the Table October 3-9. Register to be a host at www.OnTheTableCola.org. In its fourth year, On the Table providesContinue Reading
St. Andrews Woman’s Club held its summer social at the Irmo Community Park on September 13. Members and guests were able to enjoy an evening of fun, desserts, and catching up after the summer hiatus. New members welcomed into the club are (l to r) Rachel Richardson, Melly Makoski, Linda ShealyContinue Reading
In October, Prisma Health will launch its annual Midlands community free flu vaccination campaign as part of its system-wide effort to offer protection from the highly contagious virus. Protect your family with free flu shots available at sites in Richland, Lexington and Sumter counties. The flu shot is available forContinue Reading