By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, chairman of the S.C. Floodwater Commission, was formally “hooded,” officially receiving his Ph.D. during commencement ceremonies at Columbia International University (CIU), Friday, Dec. 10. His doctorate in “Transformational Leadership as a Catalyst to Alter Cultural Attitudes About Climate Change in the EvangelicalContinue Reading

Pine Island, the once exclusive park for SCE&G employees only, is slated to become a public park opening as early as next summer in a sell-off by Dominion Energy. As part of a three-property deal, Dominion Energy is releasing the 27 acre waterfront park in a sale to the StateContinue Reading

Carolina Wings and Rib House is spreading a little Christmas cheer again this year by hosting a pancake breakfast fundraises for a local school near their Ballentine restaurant. On December 4, the restaurant served hundreds of adults and children from River Springs Elementary raising more than $1500 for the school. “ThisContinue Reading

Lexington-Richland School District Five educator Ali Hendrick was recognized with an AP Human Geography Distinguished Teaching Award by the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE). The AP Human Geography Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes excellence in geography teaching for the AP Human Geography course and is given out annually. NCGE recognizesContinue Reading

Connor Moran completed his Eagle Scout Project on September 26 in Irmo. His project was a blood drive and he collected 54 units of blood. He is a member of BSA Troop 48 and a sophomore at Spring Hill High School. Due to the pandemic, there is a critical needContinue Reading

Mayor Barry A. Walker, Sr., and Councilman Bill Danielson helped to plant an olive tree in the Irmo Town Park as part of the annual Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA planting ceremony. Public Works Director Whit Cline had the town designated as a member of Tree City USA backContinue Reading