By Sarah Ostergaard In July, I wrote about an upcoming public comment period for the draft Social Studies standards to be used in South Carolina schools in the next standards cycle, starting in 2028. The draft standards are now open for public review and feedback through October 9. Education affectsContinue Reading
Rudolph BallentineAug. 16, 1941 – Sept. 7, 2026 Rudolph Ballentine, a psychiatrist and pioneering voice in integrative medicine, died Sept. 7 at age 85. A self-described “hayseed” from the South Carolina Piedmont, Ballentine spent his life exploring the connections among the body, mind and spirit while traveling the world, writingContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — Before the okra starts frying and the festivities get underway, multi-platinum country artist Collin Raye will help kick off Okra Strut weekend in Irmo. Raye will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. The acoustic performance is being held inContinue Reading
The Columbia Philatelic Society will hold its winter stamp show Sept. 25 and 26 at the Tri-City Leisure Center, 485 Brooks Ave., in West Columbia. The show will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Fourteen professional stamp dealers willContinue Reading
This picture of a tennis player hitting a topspin forehand shows several similarities to the golf swing just before impact. Notice how the player has shifted his weight forward and turned his body toward the target. His head has also started to turn, allowing his eyes to see down theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo was riding high with a 3-game winning streak and number-one ranking in the South Carolina Prep Media Class 4A prior to last Friday’s visit to Dorman. Things got off to an inauspicious start against the Class 5A 3 rd ranked Cavaliers. A safety left theContinue Reading
From the Lexington County Blowfish Two-time Coastal Plain League All-Star Zach Cowart has been named the new Lexington County Blowfish head coach, General Manager Tony Baldwin announced on Sept. 15.He replaces Ted Falkner, who spent one season leading the Blowfish after replacing Michael Menhart. A graduate of River Bluff HighContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Friday Night Lights has taken on a different meaning this season for Dutch Fork. Through the first month of the season, lightning storms have had a significance presence at high school football games in the Palmetto State. From delays, rescheduling or even outright cancellations, few teamsContinue Reading
According to Wallace, once you decide to run with the bulls, there are a few rules to follow: Hofer and Wallace traveled to Pamplona, Spain, to experience the famous San Fermín Festival, held each year from July 7 through July 14. The festival’s biggest attraction is the Encierro, better known as the RunningContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — Mayor Bill Danielson was named a Board Member Emeritus of the South Carolina Philharmonic on Sept. 15 in recognition of his 18 years of service on the organization’s board. Danielson served four years as board president, the longest presidential tenure in the organization’s history. During his 18Continue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — A West Columbia man is hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with Lexington County deputies early Friday morning. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said the incident began shortly after 3 a.m. when the sheriff’s department received a 911 call from a home in the 200 block of Shadowfield Drive.Continue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The District Five Foundation for Educational Excellence will host its annual fall fundraiser, “An Evening for Education — Groovin’ for Good,” Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at 7 p.m. at The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park. The evening will feature 1970s and 1980s music, food, drinks andContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The 51st annual Irmo Okra Strut will return to Moore Park Sept. 25-26, bringing two days of music, entertainment, food and family activities to the community. The event’s opening ceremonies will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Prisma Health Amphitheater, located at 7473 ChurchContinue Reading
Irmo opens home schedule at W.C. Hawkins Stadium Friday. The Yellow Jackets play host to Wilson (2-1). After a season-opening loss to Rock Hill, they have outscored their last two opponents 92-0. In the 55-0 win over Lower Richland, running back Tai Phillips and quarterback Brittain Davis, each had threeContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Irmo Town Council opened its recent meeting with a special recognition of U.S. Marine Corps veteran and local entrepreneur Chris Arzu, who was invited to lead the community in the Pledge of Allegiance. In recognition of his military service and contributions to the local community, ArzuContinue Reading