By Al Dozier The town of Irmo has agreed to pay $25,000 to a homeowner with a disability as part of a settlement agreement resolving the government’s Fair Housing Act (FHA) lawsuit, according to an announcement by the Justice Department. That announcement is at odds with public comments made atContinue Reading
The goodness of the American people is codified in the Fair Housing Act. The act in essence states that every effort will be made to allow those with disabilities the physical comforts and conveniences necessary to lead normal and productive lives. An unfortunate situation in Irmo came to light nearlyContinue Reading
The railway crossing at Woodrow Street and N. Royal Tower Dr. will be closed beginning at 6 am on Tuesday, November 10 through November 11at 7 pm for repairs by CSX. The intersection has plagued drivers for decades causing vehicle damage and complaints about the uneven tracks. According to the TownContinue Reading
Newcomer Matt Hogan ousted veteran trustee Robert Gantt in Tuesday’s election for a Richland County seat on the District 5 School Board. Hogan received 10,127 votes, according to unofficial returns released Wednesday by the county election office. Gantt, the board’s longest-serving member, received 8,336. Newcomer Jane Westbury came in third with 3,842Continue Reading
Catherine Huddle and Rebecca Blackburn Hines emerged victorious Tuesday in the heated contest for two Lexington County seats on the District 5 School Board. Huddle was the night’s leading vote-getter with 10,757, according to preliminary totals from the County Election Commission. Hines came in second with 8,842. Trailing were April AlsupContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo Halloween Extravaganza & 4th drive-in movie was held on Saturday, Oct. 31 at Anchor Lanes on Lake Murray Blvd. Patrons came in costume and received bags of candy along with drinks and food provided by local vendors. The movie was ’Night at the Museum’ and wasContinue Reading
On November 14 , 2020, The SC State Farmers Market in conjunction with The Midlands Crafters Association will host a FREE family event for the community. This event will host over 100 vendors, crafters, and local businesses from all over the Midlands. There is FREE admission and FREE parking; everyoneContinue Reading
The culture and legacy of U.S. Marines By W. Thomas Smith Jr. AS WE NEAR THE 245TH BIRTHDAY OF MY MARINE CORPS, I was thinking about why annual November 10 birthday celebrations and simply being a Marine are so important to those of us who have worn the eagle, globe,Continue Reading
In support of America’s military members and families, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced at the Iowa Gold Star Museum that Gold Star Families and U.S. military veterans will be granted free access to national parks, wildlife refuges and other Federal lands managed by the Department ofContinue Reading
South Carolina’s Fraternal Order of the Police is dedicated to the advancement and protection of law enforcement officers, the promotion of officer benefits, and the fostering of enforcement of law and order. The Fraternal Order of Police is the world’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more thanContinue Reading
NEWBERRY CHRISTMAS 2020 Downtown Holiday Lights & Decorations, Gingerbread Competition, Santa’s Tour of Newberry, North Pole Nights, & #AVeryBerryChristmas Photo Contest The City of Newberry is striving to provide a safe and fun environment for all to enjoy this holiday season. With COVID-19 prevention measures in mind, the City isContinue Reading