The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced that a portion of the Saluda Riverwalk trail will be closed beginning January 6 to ensure public safety during heavy construction activities related to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s Saluda Sky Ride Gondola Project. The closure will affect the section of the RiverwalkContinue Reading
The Midlands Audio Institute is celebrating two decades of teaching audio engineering in Columbia, as it begins its 20th year offering the Audio Engineering Certificate Program in partnership with Midlands Technical College. Spring 2025 classes start Monday, January 6, with the Intro to Audio course. Registration is open to allContinue Reading
By Robin All A common issue many golfers face, especially seniors, is taking the club too far inside on the backswing. Often, this stems from an overemphasis on swinging from the inside during the downswing. This approach can lead to a short, flat swing plane, which frequently results in loopingContinue Reading
A shooting on December 24 claimed the life of a 4-year-old child in the Harbison area of Lexington County. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim as Jah’el E. Walker of Columbia. The child was shot while inside a vehicle in the 200 block of Harbison Boulevard andContinue Reading
McGregor Presbyterian Church in Irmo is delighted to announce the arrival of Dr. Sam Codington as its new reverend. Dr. Codington will officially begin his ministry on Sunday, February 2, 2025, with his first worship service at 11 a.m. Dr. Codington, a Clinton, South Carolina native, grew up as theContinue Reading
Get ready to spice things up! The Town of Irmo Events Committee invites you to the Irmo Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, January 25 at Moore Park. This event is your chance to showcase your chili-making skills while supporting a great cause. Proceeds will benefit McGregor Presbyterian Church’s Snack Pack Program,Continue Reading
The Irmo Police Department arrested two men on December 21 following a brief vehicle pursuit that ended in a collision at North Lake Drive/SC-6 and Old Cherokee Road. Joshua D. Riley, 45, of Orangeburg, and Daion A. Bowers, 39, of Columbia, were taken into custody after the car they wereContinue Reading
Why Dr. Tom Mullikin is the perfect choice to lead SCDNR into the future By W. Thomas Smith Jr. More than two years ago, I wrote a piece, UNASSAILABLE GREATNESS, about a man whose remarkably exceptional career has not only been one for the books, but has only beenContinue Reading
McGregor Presbyterian Church’s Snack Pack Program continues to thrive thanks to the dedication of local businesses like Parrish & Partners and Burkett, Burkett & Burkett, CPA. These two organizations play a vital role in supporting the program, which provides snack packs to students at five Irmo-area schools in District 5.Continue Reading
By Eileen Renders When we think of feelings it brings to mind thoughts of love, anger, sadness, loneliness, regret, joy, and a host of autonomic or spontaneous emotions such as happiness that lifts us and we spend the day smiling at whomever we meet or emotions that trigger thoughts ofContinue Reading
By JB Beckett, Beckett Financial Group 2025 is here. As we come out of the holidays, you may find yourself reflecting on the year you’ve had and setting goals for the new year ahead. You may decide you want to eat healthier, get outside more, or become more present in yourContinue Reading