IRMO — School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties Coordinator of Instructional Technology Carol Lunsford recently joined fellow leaders from across the state for a Women’s History Month gathering focused on advancing education in South Carolina. The event, organized by Discovery Education in partnership with the South Carolina AssociationContinue Reading
Photo: Congressman Wilson meeting with Columbia Metropolitan Airport officials in Washington By Joe Wilson – Member of Congress One of President Donald Trump’s national security objectives is to re-establish the United States as a global leader in nuclear energy. Last month, the Savannah River Site (SRS) announced three public-private partnershipsContinue Reading
Four students and one educator from Irmo High School represented School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties at South Carolina AP Day, held at the South Carolina State House. Hosted by the College Board, the event brought together students, teachers, and education leaders from across the state to advocateContinue Reading
NEWBERRY — Barbecue lovers from across the region are invited to gather for the return of Pork in the Park, a longtime community favorite celebrating Southern food, music, and family-friendly entertainment. Held at Memorial Park, the annual event brings together pitmasters from across the Southeast to showcase their best barbecueContinue Reading
School business partners, mentors, volunteers, and parent-teacher organizations gathered at Seven Oaks Park April 2 to be honored and celebrated as an integral part of the success of Lexington-Richland School District Five. “Our volunteers are an instrumental part of our success story,” Superintendent Dr. Akil Ross said. “The strength ofContinue Reading
Experienced, professional accountant David Estes was approved by the Board of Trustees March 23 to serve in the role. Estes has served as a financial controller for Sharpvue, Inc, a senior accountant for Rather Outdoors and an auditor for Burkett, Burkett and Burkett. “I’m honored and excited to serve DistrictContinue Reading
A new Chipotle Mexican Grill opened in Irmo April 14. The restaurant features a Chipotlane, a drive-thru pick-up lane that allows guests to pick up digital orders without leaving their cars. The new restaurant is at 1069 Dutch Fork Road, and is open every day from 10:45 am – 10Continue Reading
School District Five has named Allen Knotts the Interim Chief Operations Officer for the district. He will replace Dr. Gerald Gary who is leaving the district to become superintendent for the Sumter School District. Knotts has been serving the district since August 2022 as Director of Facilities. Before joining theContinue Reading
IRMO — Live music returns to Moore Park as the Irmo Town Limits Free Concert Series kicks off three consecutive Friday nights of entertainment, food, and community fun. The free concert series invites residents and visitors to gather beginning at 5 p.m., with gates opening off Church Street for anContinue Reading
IRMO — The Irmo Police Department has joined a new regional effort aimed at strengthening mental health support for officers through the “aRe yoU OK?” (R U OK) Initiative. The program is a collaboration between The Haven SC and local law enforcement agencies, including the West Columbia Police Department andContinue Reading
SPRING HILL — The Miss Spring Hill Pageant recently presented a $2,000 donation to Lighthouse for Life, supporting the organization’s mission to combat human trafficking and assist survivors. The contribution will help fund educational initiatives aimed at prevention, as well as provide critical resources for survivors working to rebuild theirContinue Reading