A structure fire at the River Oak Apartments displaced 23 residents the morning of June 15. Irmo Fire and crews from several other fire agencies responded to the two alarm blaze around 10 am at the 5300 block of Old Bush River Road. The building was engulfed in flames whenContinue Reading
Music, lasers and planetarium entertainment highlight summer favorite in Columbia The popular Friday Night Laser Lights series returns June 19 to the South Carolina State Museum, offering an evening of music and laser entertainment inside the museum’s 55-foot digital dome BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Planetarium. Guests can enjoy full-domeContinue Reading
One Columbia for Arts and Culture announces the Cultural Layers Community Celebrations, two public events marking the unveiling of new murals and artwork honoring the stories, people, and places at the heart of Columbia’s historically African American neighborhoods. The celebrations will take place July 18 at 2 pm at RichlandContinue Reading
NRPA honors Columbia’s signature downtown park for design, accessibility and community impact The City of Columbia has announced that Finlay Park has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Innovation in Park Design Award from the National Recreation and Park Association, a national honor recognizing excellence and innovation inContinue Reading
Cayce and West Columbia’s Summer Concert Series Rhythm on the River District is underway. The series features Saturday performances starting May 30. This year, due to construction at the riverfront amphitheater, the series is expanding beyond its traditional format. Concerts will still take place on the Savage Stage, but theContinue Reading
A 22 acre derelict mining site along Columbiana Drive has been recommended for rezoning by the Irmo Planning Commission which could lead to a multi family community development of 300 apartments. The apartments would rent at the market rate and the property would have a swimming pool, clubhouse, gym andContinue Reading
The ladies of New Hope Church held their annual Mother/Daughter/Friend Tea Party on May 16, with 70 ladies in attendance. The ladies donned their fanciest hats; enjoyed delicious traditional tea party foods; and were entertained by humorist and inspirational speaker, Glen Ward. A love offering of over $1100 was receivedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. It’s another summer opening with Irmo Little League teams advancing to state tournaments. This past weekend at Friarsgate Park, the Majors defeated Trenholm to 16-1 win to win the S.C. District 3 tournament. They will advance to the state tournament.Continue Reading
Event celebrating America’s 250th birthday gaining momentum as participants train to hit top numbers by month’s end By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) 250 Bench Press Challenge added four new sponsors in recent weeks, not including three additional participating gyms, which will assist in verifyingContinue Reading
Irmo High School International School for the Arts rising junior and current Student Body Vice President Kaya Brunson recently participated in the 2026 South Carolina Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar held at Presbyterian College in Clinton, from May 30 – June 1. The HOBY Leadership Seminar brings together highContinue Reading
Mullikin: “The ocean still possesses an extraordinary capacity for renewal if we are willing to act wisely and boldly” By Tom Mullikin [EDITOR’S NOTE: SCDNR Director Mullikin is pictured here in Folly Beach speaking with WCBD-TV Channel 2 News in Charleston following his address kicking off World Ocean Day in-and-off-the-coast-ofContinue Reading