We taught many of you or your relatives during our 35+ years teaching (and administering) in Lexington Richland Five. We continue to live in Irmo and we’re keenly aware of the changes that have occurred in our area and our schools over the years. We also have a vested interestContinue Reading
Dear District Five Family, As our community continues its recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene’s significant impacts, I recognize that other communities within the storm’s path will face a much longer road to recovery. Recovery will look different for each family. While some parts of our school district experienced no interruptionContinue Reading
Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff Department’s model factors into international organization’s work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In an effort to increase its Eastern European footprint in terms of combating transnational crime, CRIME STOPPERS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS (CSGS), the international arm of the many Crime Stoppers organizations here in the U.S.,Continue Reading
SUMTER, SC – In front of a sellout crowd of 77,000 at the University of South Carolina vs. University of Mississippi football game, SAFE Federal Credit Union proudly announced its 2024 First Responders of the Year. The honorees represent the very best of South Carolina’s first responders, recognized for theirContinue Reading
The Columbia Chamber is now accepting applications for the Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) Class of 2025, with the deadline set for October 31 at 5 p.m. This program aims to address economic disparities faced by minority-owned businesses in South Carolina by offering essential tools and resources to enhance theirContinue Reading
The Columbia Forestry and Beautification Department is inviting nominations for its 2024 Treasured Tree Program through November 1. This program aims to highlight and recognize trees of special significance in the Midlands area, while promoting the importance and benefits of trees to the local community. Trees located on both publicContinue Reading
MALEVO, Argentina’s dynamic fusion of Stomp and Riverdance, is set to take the stage at Harbison Theatre on October 13 at 3:30 p.m. This all-male ensemble brings the traditional Argentine Malambo to new heights, blending urban percussion with high-energy dance. Known for their raw power and agility, the group infusesContinue Reading
For the past three years, members of McGregor Presbyterian Church and Pine Grove AME Church have collaborated on an Oral History Project. Their mission is to document the stories of elderly residents in the community, with a focus on African Americans, exploring what life was like growing up in theContinue Reading
Multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Bill Gaither will bring his Moments To Remember Tour to Lexington this fall. Gaither, along with his renowned Gaither Vocal Band, will perform at Northside Baptist Church, located at 4347 Sunset Boulevard, on Saturday, October 12, at 7 p.m. At 88 years old, Gaither continues to beContinue Reading
The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library will be hosting their Fall Book Sale from Thursday, October 10, to Saturday, October 12 in the library’s community room, located at 6251 St. Andrews Road. The sale schedule is as follows: Most books are priced between 50 cents and $2, with additionalContinue Reading
The South Carolina Brewer’s Guild (SCBG) is excited to host their annual beer festival with a fresh new name—Crafted in Carolina: A Celebration of South Carolina’s Brewers and Artisans. Formerly known as “Hop Forward,” this event will take place on Saturday, October 12, from 3 – 7 p.m. at SegraContinue Reading