Sisters in Crime (SinC) has announced the 2020 winner of the annual Eleanor Taylor Bland Crime Fiction Writers of Color Award is Yasmin McClinton of Columbia. The winning novel-in-progress was selected by judges Rachel Howzell-Hall, Alex Segura and the 2019 winner, Jessica Martinez. The award, which honors the memory ofContinue Reading
The Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia program, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2021 Class Project. Each year the LC Class chooses a project that can create a positive impact on the community. To submit a proposal, an organization must be a nonprofit located within the Chamber’s six-county area:Continue Reading
Spruce up your landscape by joining the Arbor Day Foundation in August. Everyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation with a $10 donation will receive 10 free Norway spruce trees or 10 white flowering dogwood trees through the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The trees will be shipped postpaid betweenContinue Reading
One suspect is in custody and another is being sought in connection to a drive-by shooting in a Lexington subdivision earlier this month. Colen Deanthony Simms, 19, is charged with two counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. Investigators haveContinue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Bullying, like all forms of physical, mental, and emotional abuse, is one of the myriad threats facing our children today with upwards of 20-percent to nearly half of all school-age children experiencing varying degrees of the abuse in the classroom and on the playground, andContinue Reading
Local athletes competed at the National Junior Olympics which was held in Satellite Beach FL Aug. 5-8th. Chantice Burton, 8, of Irmo competed and placed All American in the 100m and long jump. Jalen King, 16, competed and placed All American in the shot put and discus throw. Chaniya Burton,Continue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five has selected Dr. Jina Blount as the administrator to lead School District Five’s new Flexible Innovative Virtual Education (FIVE) virtual program. “I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the students, families, and teachers in FIVE,” Blount said. “The creation of FIVE reflects SchoolContinue Reading
Chief Dennis appointed Billie Bright as Chaplain of the Irmo Police Department. Dennis says, “The pressures facing law enforcement personnel are more complex now than at any other time in the history of policing. The need for personnel to have a qualified and understanding person to discuss problems and concernsContinue Reading
Lexington Chem-Dry Now Offering MicroPro ShieldTM Service, Provides Antimicrobial Protection for up to 90 Days New Service Disinfects & Uses Patented Technology to Offer Extended Surface Protection for Homes and Businesses Lexington Chem-Dry, a family-owned and operated carpet and upholstery cleaning service, recently announced the launch of its new MicroProContinue Reading
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement announcing this year’s Annual Bus Tour of South Carolina’s Second District: “I always look forward to the Annual Bus Tour of South Carolina’s Second District. This year we have faced unprecedented times so, I will be visiting businesses and organizations inContinue Reading
John “Doc” Holladay, was given the Order of the Palmetto by Rep. Chip Huggins and Rep. Chris Wooten for House at the August Greater Irmo Chamber Luncheon. Doc has lived many lifetimes in his short 97 years on this earth and we are grateful to have him in the IrmoContinue Reading