The Newberry Opera House will officially raise the curtain August 15 with Black Jacket Symphony and their tribute to Prince’s “Purple Rain” album. The Board of Directors along with the staff have been planning for reduced capacity seating, enhanced sanitation, updated concessions protocols and additional safety initiatives. Guests who are illContinue Reading
Irmo Police Chief Courtney Dennis recently made a number of promotions. Pictured from left to right are Dennis, Captain Bobby Dale, Lieutenant (Criminal Investigations) Andrea Grinstead; Lieutenant (Patrol/Training) Brett Ringer.Continue Reading
This year’s Lexington County Public Library Summer Reading Program has ended. Participants spent the summer imagining their stories with faraway adventures — classic tales, mermaids, dragons, futuristic galaxies and many more. Now it’s time to enjoy the benefits and reap the rewards. Parents can take pride in knowing they preventedContinue Reading
The Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise hosted Logan Schumpert who spoke on a number of topics regarding animal health and how that impacts humans. Schumpert is a former graduate of Chapin High School and Clemson University. Currently she is in veterinary school at Lincoln Memorial University and about to beginContinue Reading
A Lexington-Richland School District Five teacher has been named a Professional Development Schools (PDS) Doctoral Fellow through the University of South Carolina (UofSC) College of Education. Charity Simmons (Irmo High School) is the most recent School District Five teacher chosen for the doctoral fellowship aimed to support practicing teachers andContinue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott presented graduation certificates to the first class of interns with the new Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) Internship Program, August 4, at RCSD headquarters. The RCSD Internship program began June 9 with an initial class of 13 interns: College andContinue Reading
Most people are all too aware folks have been spending more time at home since March and the lockdown due to the COVID-19 virus. With extra time for family and relaxation, as well as working from home, folks have looked for many ways to entertain ourselves and our family. AsContinue Reading
Koon’s Watch Our patrol deputies respond to a multitude of calls for service all day, every day. With many requests, these calls can consume an entire shift. However, there’s also a need for deputies to be available on our roadways to make sure residents and visitors are obeying traffic laws,Continue Reading
More South Carolina taxpayers filed their Individual Income Tax returns on time this year, with more taxpayers choosing electronic filing options. According to preliminary figures by the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), 2.37 million Individual Income Tax returns were filed by mid-July, compared to 2.24 million in 2019. This year’sContinue Reading
Richland County’s Stormwater Management Division is launching virtual focus groups to gather public input as the division develops outreach programs to address surface water quality in local streams and creeks. Richland County residents can sign up for the focus groups on the division’s website, accessible by visiting richlandcountysc.gov and navigatingContinue Reading
Computers, clothes, and school supplies are among a the items customers can purchase free of Sales Tax during South Carolina’s annual 72-hour Sales Tax Holiday August 7 – 9. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds shoppers eligible items can be bought online and in-store without paying the state’sContinue Reading