Many residents in Richland County are still dealing with fallen trees, branches, and yard debris left behind by Hurricane Helene. The County’s Public Works Department has been actively clearing roadways and is now working with curbside collection contractors to assist with storm debris removal. Curbside collection will follow the regularContinue Reading
At the September meeting of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club GFWC, members received valuable fitness advice from Peyton Oliphant, a Transformation Coach at Anytime Fitness Lake Murray. Oliphant discussed essential fitness tips for women, provided nutritional guidance, and highlighted the benefits of exercise for brain health, stress management, and tensionContinue Reading
Governor Henry McMaster, along with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), has announced that Richland County is now eligible for expedited federal individual disaster assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Richland County Emergency Management Division (RCEMD) has started assessing hurricane-related damage across the county to determine itsContinue Reading
Residents of 13 South Carolina counties affected by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance if they experienced uninsured damage or losses. This assistance can help with urgent needs such as temporary lodging, home repairs, personal property loss, and other disaster-related expenses. The eligible counties include Aiken, Anderson,Continue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Voters have many choices on November 5: Election Day. You matter – learn what is on the ballot and be sure to vote. Voters residing within the School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties (LR5) will vote (1) together for or against a school bond referendumContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has been recognized as the number one school district in the Midlands in the 2025 Best Schools in America rankings by Niche.com. The rankings, which evaluate over 10,000 public school districts nationwide, are based on a combination of statistics and feedback from millions ofContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has appointed Audrey Black as the new Director of Planning and Accountability. Black, currently the Director of Federal and State Programs in Richland School District Two, brings a wealth of experience in data analysis and strategic planning. She has previously served as a DataContinue Reading
Red and blue. Two of my favorite colors — until they become representative of the two predominant parties in the good ole USA. Too quickly people align themselves with either a “blue” or “red” ideology and assume everyone ascribes to one or the other political values completely and oppose theContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – The Postal Hub, a new all-inclusive service destination in Irmo, was officially welcomed to the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 8, sponsored by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. The event was attended by Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson and Town Councilman Gabriel Penfield, withContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – On Tuesday, October 8, Richland County Councilman Jason Branham spoke to members of the Lake Murray Irmo Rotary Club as part of his re-election campaign for District 1, which covers portions of Richland County in Irmo and Ballentine. Branham, a lawyer with Tide Law in Irmo, highlightedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Preparation for the Region 4-5A matchup with fellow unbeaten River Bluff was momentarily interrupted in the Aaron Brand household. The official word was released Sunday afternoon by the Shrine Bowl. Irmo quarterback and Brand’s son A.J. Brand was selected to the 88th edition of the BattleContinue Reading