By Robin All Many players swing too flat because they let their arms follow their body’s rotation. Instead, think of your arms swinging more up and down. At the top of the backswing, notice how high the hands are over the back shoulder. Imagine a line drawn through the backContinue Reading
Dr. Barb Waldman and Gabriel Penfield were officially sworn in to the Irmo Town Council during Tuesday night’s meeting. Waldman, who was first elected in 2021, will serve a four-year term on council. Penfield also began his term following the ceremony.Continue Reading
The Town of Irmo held a special Town Council meeting Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Town Hall. During the meeting, council approved a Letter of Conditions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will allow the town to accept $1.9 million in federal funding toward construction ofContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. During the summer, Pelion native Kenneth Blevins Jr. made a name for himself on the kart racing circuit. The 11-year-old captured two indoor electric kart racing championships in North Carolina and California, achievements that later drew recognition from the Lexington County Blowfish at the ballpark. Now,Continue Reading
IRMO — Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson spent time with students at River Springs Elementary School on Thursday, Dec. 18, reading Christmas classics as part of the school’s end-of-year celebration. The visit coincided with the students’ second annual pajama party, held on the final school day before the holiday break. StudentsContinue Reading
IRMO — The Town of Irmo has announced the promotion of Danielle McNaughton to Director of Communications and Special Events. A resident of Irmo for more than 20 years, McNaughton brings both a strong personal connection to the community and extensive professional experience to her new leadership role. In herContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — The Columbia-Richland Fire Department recognized 21 of its members who advanced to new leadership roles during a promotion ceremony held Dec. 1 at the Busby Street Community Center. The ceremony honored the promotion of 12 firefighters to senior firefighter, seven to fire captain, as well as the appointmentContinue Reading
Several Culinary Arts students from the Center for Advanced Technical Studies participated in the first-ever Culinary Showcase held during the South Carolina African American History Calendar Unveiling ceremony on Dec. 2 at the Richland Two Performing Arts Center. Students Mary Anderson, Shaela Holland, Kairi Mayers, Harmony Soloman and Coryn SpeightContinue Reading
IRMO — Officers with the Irmo Police Department recently received Whataburger lunches through the Feed an Officer program, made possible by a sponsorship from Midlands Family Chiropractic. Serve & Connect, the organization behind the program, has provided more than 4,000 meals to law enforcement officers across the Midlands and distributedContinue Reading
By Radley West In the whirlwind of our daily lives, finding time for a healthy, nutrient-packed meal can feel like a mission impossible. But what if there was a simple, delicious, and incredibly convenient way to flood your body with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants? Enter the green smoothie, your newContinue Reading
When Holiday Meals Trigger More Than Fullness: Understanding Histamine Reactions You didn’t overeat. You skipped dessert and passed on the bread. Yet halfway through dinner, your nose starts running. Your cheeks flush. You feel bloated, restless or itchy. Maybe you wake up in the middle of the night feeling hot,Continue Reading