The District 5 Foundation made the decision to cancel this year’s Springfest 2026 event at Dutch Fork High School. The board decided to concentrate efforts towards other fundraising events and is not taking the cancellation lightly. “Due to unforeseen circumstances District 5 Foundation Springfest 2026 must be canceled,” said D5 FoundationContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy Recently, a client told me she couldn’t understand why she was gaining weight. “I’m barely eating,” she said. Her typical day looked like this:Breakfast: coffeeLunch: something lightSnack: a protein barDinner: pretty clean On paper, it looked disciplined.On the scale, she was up eight pounds. So we lookedContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A lulu of a lady sold my parents a set of the World Book Encyclopedia. Miss Lulu Goolsby to be exact. It changed my life living in rural Georgia as I did. I read that set from A to Z at least three times.Continue Reading
By Radley West At some point every year, it feels like there’s a 5K happening every weekend. Parks fill up, medals appear, and suddenly everyone knows someone running for a cause, a school, a charity, or just for fun. The good news? A 5K is one of the most approachableContinue Reading
Pictured are Messenger Dave Brown, Optimist Club President David Kafitz, Messenger Gordan Brown, and Andy Broughton. Each of the speakers received a copy of the Optimist Creed. By Rick Abercrombie On February 13 St. Andrews Optimists enjoyed the message of Andy Brughton and a pair of his protégés. Broughton isContinue Reading
In honor of American Heart Month, members of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club were encouraged to wear red and/or their red dress pins during the club’s February meeting to help raise awareness about heart disease and women’s heart health.Continue Reading
The St. Andrews Woman’s Club (SAWC) will host its 2026 Bunco Fundraiser March 12 from 6–8:30 p.m. at the Saluda Shoals River Center. Tickets are $30 and include entry into the Bunco games, chances to win prizes, beverages, snacks and the opportunity to bid on local silent auction items. BuncoContinue Reading
Troop 91 from Irmo participated in the “Scouting for Food” drive to help restock the shelves of Sharing God’s Love. Sharing God’s Love received more than 1300 pounds of food items and cash donations of $844. “Troop 91 has helped to fill-up our food pantry,” said Richie Eisenman of SharingContinue Reading
IRMO — Richland Northeast High School’s Silver Cadets Marching Band will host Battle In the Met, a drumline competition, on Saturday, March 7, from 2–8 p.m. in the RNE gym. Doors open at 1 p.m. The event will feature 16 high school drumlines competing for top honors, with DJ DelContinue Reading
IRMO — Tina Stevens, a counselor at Irmo Middle School, was recognized as a Hometown Hero during the University of South Carolina men’s basketball game on February 21. Stevens was nominated for the honor by Chick-fil-A manager Andrew Brantley in recognition of her leadership and service through the school’s Chick-fil-AContinue Reading
The Harbison Community Center will be holding a free community indoor yard sale 7 am – noon March 7. The event will feature a variety of items and something for everyone. Come browse, connect with neighbors, and enjoy a morning of great finds. Harbison Community Center is at 106 HillpineContinue Reading