By Thomas Grant Jr. The winning ways in region play continued for 4-time defending Class 5A champion Dutch Fork. The 28-7 win over Lexington was the 16th consecutive victory for the Silver Foxes. It was also their 14th straight in region play, improving to 50-2 since 2015. Running back QuintinContinue Reading
Turning a minor disappointment into a measurable victory By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Stupidity, defiance, or calculated risk: Probably a bit of all three. Yesterday morning I had routine blood labs done. Everything looked good – Praise God – though my hemoglobin levels (the culprit in my 2024 stroke) wereContinue Reading
Daniel Baker becomes the sixth S.C. game warden to graduate from the elite Quantico, VA-based school By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Captain Daniel Baker, a 19-year veteran of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division, recently joined a truly elite corps of law enforcement officers nationwide –Continue Reading
Irmo Fire District Battalion Chiefs Wes Bass and Blake Day have graduated from the South Carolina Chief Fire Officer Program. The program prepares fire service professionals for executive leadership through advanced training, professional development and a deeper understanding of the challenges facing today’s fire service.Continue Reading
Free festival celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with music, food, cultural performances and family activities COLUMBIA, S.C. — Carnaval del Barrio, one of the Midlands’ largest celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month, will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at Finlay Park in downtown Columbia. Admission is free. The family-friendly festival draws hundredsContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina State Museum will host an Accessibility Morning Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m., offering individuals, families and groups a more disability-friendly museum experience. The program features a quieter, sensory-friendly environment, American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and other accessibility resources. Guests who areContinue Reading
NEWBERRY, S.C. — A local fall tradition is reaching a milestone as Newberry’s annual Oktoberfest celebrates its 25th anniversary Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3, in downtown Newberry. The festivities begin Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. with Brews and Bites, featuring live music on the entertainment stage. VendorsContinue Reading
Opinion By Bill Danielson, Mayor of Irmo When most people hear a town talking about annexation, they may assume the goal is simply to become bigger. I believe that is the wrong way to look at annexation in Irmo. Our goal should not be to make Irmo larger simply byContinue Reading
October 10, 1951 – September 19, 2026 (age 74) William Lawrence “Larry” Schoolmeester passed away peacefully September 19, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 74 years old. Memorial services for William Lawrence “Larry” Schoolmeester, will be held at 2 pm this Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Kornegay Funeral Home,Continue Reading
District Five Teacher Forum will be hosting a candidate forum for the upcoming school board elections in Lexington and Richland counties October 6 at 6:30 pm at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies. The event will include both Richland and Lexington County school board candidates.Teachers and staff, students, and communityContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department, the Town of Irmo, and the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation invite families and community members to join our police officers and town officials for Irmo’s 2026 National Night Out. The event will be held October 6, from 5 – 6:30 pm at Moore Park, locatedContinue Reading
Open Letter Recently, an American flag was installed at the Lake Murray sign at Highway 6 and Highway 60. This is a beautiful display of American pride that everyone can appreciate. It is especially eye catching at night, a striking image that lingers in your mind. Special thanks to RepresentativeContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose What if the next major change in your life begins with questions you type into a computer? Suppose that same technology helps you solve everyday issues, yet forces your children or grandchildren to re-think their careers and education. The possibilities are exciting, while others are downright scary!Continue Reading
Free community event will feature helicopter landing, STEM displays, veterans, first responders and career opportunities IRMO, S.C. — Celebrate Freedom Foundation will bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics to life during a free STEM Education Event on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Moore Park, 7473Continue Reading
A three-handicap golfer from Port St. Lucie, Florida, spent the day at Par T, where we had a chance to examine her swing. She explained that she had shortened her backswing and was now keeping more balls in the fairway. Despite her shorter backswing, she remains a highly competitive golferContinue Reading