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
A proposed three phase development on 67.35 acres along Shady Grove Road failed to meet first reading by Irmo Town Council May 19 during the regular town council meeting. More than 100 people attended the council meeting to voice their opinions against the development. Most of the comments had theContinue Reading
Major League Fishing brings three-day national tournament to Columbia, showcasing region as premier bass fishing destination COLUMBIA, S.C. – Major League Fishing returns to the Midlands May 28–30 for the 43rd annual Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American Championship Presented by T-H Marine at Lake Murray. The three-day tournament, hosted byContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – American Legion Post 174 held a Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 25, in the parking lot of the Hardee’s location on Piney Grove Road. The ceremony opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation led by Pleshette Murray, followed by opening remarks fromContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – One of the Midlands’ most beloved summer traditions will return Saturday, July 4, 2026, as Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration lights up the sky with fireworks launched from Spence Island and Dreher Island. Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC), the annual patriotic eventContinue Reading
St. Paul AME Church in Irmo will be hosting a Mental Health Awareness: Family Fun Day May 30 from 10 am – 2pm. The event will feature free mental health resources, a blood drive, a vendor festival, a free Zumba session at 10:30 am, a free clothing pantry, and food.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For the 21st consecutive season—and 11th in Lexington County—summer will once again feature Coastal Plain League action from the Lexington County Blowfish. The new season kicks off Thursday on the road against the Florence Flamingos. On Friday, the Blowfish officially open their home schedule against theContinue Reading
Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet teacher Christa Edwards and student Wynter Still have been named the Teacher and Student of the Month for the Irmo Chamber of Commerce. Principal Karey Fisher said, “Ms. Edwards is a kindergarten teacher at our school and is also our Teacher of the Year. SheContinue Reading
Julie Klemz, Harbison West Elementary School’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year and founder of the school’s “Casual for a Cause” fundraiser, was inspired by an idea she encountered during a dental appointment last summer. She noticed someone wearing a T-shirt promoting the idea of dressing casually for a meaningful causeContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Gray Collegiate Academy softball continues to streak its way towards repeating as Class 4A champion. The undefeated Lady War Eagles were a victory away Wednesday from a third state title appearance in four years. They will face South Florence in Wednesday’s Lower State final. The LadyContinue Reading
95 Lexington-Richland School District Five students have been named South Carolina Junior Scholars for the 2025-2026 school year. Developed by the South Carolina Department of Education during the 1985-1986 school year, the SC Junior Scholars program is designed to identify eighth grade students with exceptional academic talent based on PSATContinue Reading