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In: Health

Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce it has awarded $1,200,000 to organizations in the Midlands that enhance the health and well-being of community members. Lexington Medical Center’s Community Outreach Committee and the Lexington Medical Center Foundation award the grants. This year’s grants went to the Free Medical Clinic; Welvista;Continue Reading

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In: Public Safety

A Columbia man is accused of shooting and robbing a man while visiting him over the weekend. Tykiawah Latrell Rivers, 21, is charged with attempted murder, armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “The victim, in this case, referred to Rivers asContinue Reading

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In: Civic

The former Irmo Sertoma Club recently held a meeting at the British Bulldog Pub Restaurant in Irmo and presented the past president Trevor Woodlief with a Past President’s Plaque. The plaque is presented to Trevor by Larry R. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer.Continue Reading

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In: Events

The Big Red Barn Retreat is hosting its Fall Jam at The Ballpark concert benefiting veterans and first responders on October 9. The concert was originally to be headlined by country music star Craig Morgan and his band, but Craig Morgan cannot participate this year, so Joe Nichols will performContinue Reading

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In: Community News, Politics

Billy Warren, Lexington County resident and businessman has announced he is running for the office of Lexington County Sheriff in the 2024 election cycle. He is promoting crime prevention by having a proactive Sheriff Department that puts the public first. He said he has the experience to make that changeContinue Reading

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In: Entertainment, Events

Southern Rock meets the Newberry Opera House with A Brother’s Revival, an Allman Brother’s Tribute Band on October 8 at 8 pm. This tribute concert celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Allman Brothers. The group has a musical director who recorded and toured with the original group. David “Rook” GoldfliesContinue Reading

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In: Business

Jeanette Thompson, Director of The After School Zone Academy, recently received a check from the Irmo Future Growth Corporation. The grant program provides financial assistance to businesses in the town that are recovering from many months of financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All local Irmo businesses are welcomeContinue Reading

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In: Government

Mayor Barry Walker told the town council at their workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 5 that the Broad River Road lane widening project is back on thanks to negotiations with Richland County Council. The widening will create 5 lanes from Royal Tower Rd. to the fork at Broad River and DutchContinue Reading