Two School District Five students were graduated from a collaborative job-training program at Midlands Technical College called Building Occupational Opportunities in the Midlands (BOOM). They were honored during a graduation ceremony May 7. The graduates from School District Five were Kevin Brown and Ahmari Terry from Irmo High School. BOOMContinue Reading
Irmo High School hosted an event recognizing seniors’ postsecondary commitments for college, trade school, and military service April 30. The program focused on recognizing student choices, encouraging early preparation, connecting families with college and industry resources, and building a supportive school culture. Erika Glover (WLTX anchor, IHS Class of 2008)Continue Reading
Opinion By Congressman Joe WilsonMay 22, 2026 America is once again engaged in a national debate over congressional redistricting. While redistricting has always been a constitutional responsibility carried out by the states, recent years have seen increasingly aggressive partisan efforts designed to reshape congressional maps for political advantage. These effortsContinue Reading
By Radley West Vacation has a funny way of making people think they have two options: stay perfectly on track or completely fall off. Most people choose the second one. Listen, you’re supposed to relax on vacation. But there’s a difference between enjoying your time and coming home feeling likeContinue Reading
Using a familiar tennis motion can help prevent slicing and improve power By Robin All A simple visual can help prevent one of the most common problems among senior golfers—rolling the clubface open during the backswing, which often leads to slicing on long shots. One effective technique is to thinkContinue Reading
More than 100 powerboats expected; helicopter tours offer new way to view the event The Dam Boat Run returns to Lake Murray May 28–30, bringing more than 100 powerboats from across the country to the Midlands. This year introduces a new way for spectators to experience the event, with publicContinue Reading
Free community event at Saluda Shoals Park aims to raise awareness and support for those experiencing chronic homelessness The City of Columbia Homeless Services, Rapid Shelter Columbia Foundation, and BAPS Charities will host the annual Spirit of Service: Walk-Run on May 31 at 10 a.m. to benefit Rapid Shelter Columbia.Continue Reading
The fourth annual Black Eats Week 803 celebration returns June 22 – 28, and registration is now open for Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, caterers, private chefs, bakeries, and creameries throughout the Midlands and surrounding areas. An official Best of Black Eats Week 803 Festival and Food Competition will be heldContinue Reading
CrossRoads Intermediate School has been named the 2026 SC Region 3 Math Nation+ Test Yourself. Challenge Champion. Each year, Math Nation+ equips South Carolina schools with focused, practical tools to prepare students for SC READY and SCEOCEP. The South Carolina Boot Camp fully aligns with the 2025 South Carolina College-and-CareerContinue Reading
The streets of Whitehall subdivision put out more than 10,000 American Flags in honor of all the military that gave the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day, May 25. This started 16 years ago by Lester Blackwell who lives on Tram Road. He paid for 500 flags out of his ownContinue Reading
Photos by Gray Collegiate Academy – Gray Collegiate Academy head coach Kevin Heise with the Class 4A runner-up trophy. By Thomas Grant Jr. The quest for the elusive state championship continues for Gray Collegiate Academy boys’ soccer head coach Kevin Heise. The third winningest boys soccer coach in S.C. HighContinue Reading