Residents across the Midlands experienced an unusually loud Sunday afternoon on March 1, 2026, as multiple events combined to create noticeable shaking and booming throughout the region. Earthquake Near Irmo A 2.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded approximately 3 miles due west of Irmo, producing a noticeable rumble felt by many residents.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A day after the girls’ basketball season ended on the road, the Dutch Fork boys looked to move on at home. The Silver Foxes entered last Tuesday’s Class 5A Division I third-round matchup with J.F. Byrnes with a 10-0 record at home. A win would haveContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose A full day of horsepower, high-flying dogs and Mardi Gras flair is coming to the Midlands as “Bark to the Park” returns Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Saluda Shoals Park. The event supports Pawmetto Lifeline, a nonprofit animal rescue organization that provided support to 50,000 animals inContinue Reading
South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition launches statewide – Press events slated for end of March The South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition officially launches today, marking the evolution of the South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge into a year-round coalition focused on advancing workforce health, wellbeing, and organizational resilience across South CarolinaContinue Reading
By Robin All If you stepped away from the game for any reason, consider this your sign to dust off the clubs, clean them up and head back to the driving range or your favorite course. We don’t stop playing golf because we get old — we get old becauseContinue Reading
After initially announcing a hiatus, organizers have confirmed that the Lexington County Peach Festival will return in 2026. The popular Fourth of July celebration, held annually in Gilbert, was previously canceled due to a shortage of personnel and volunteers needed to manage the large-scale event. However, an outpouring of publicContinue Reading
The Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament Feb. 21 out of Acapulco, with Team Reel Guys claiming first place honors. Competing against fellow anglers on Lake Murray, Reel Guys brought in a total weight of 23.18 pounds to secure the win in the February event. The club’sContinue Reading
The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club has named Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet fifth grader Allison Reyes Andres as its February Student of the Month. Seven Oaks Principal Dr. Angie Slatton presented the honor, sharing numerous testimonials from teachers highlighting Allison’s character, leadership and commitment to her school community. “From beingContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy February has brought a fresh round of patterns and observations from client sessions and lab reviews. Here’s what’s been surfacing most often this month. Why Magnesium Levels Are Often Low Yes, soil depletion plays a role in declining magnesium intake — but that’s rarely the primary issueContinue Reading
Dennis Carroll Ballentine, age 79, of Taylors, SC, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2026. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Ena Trussell Ballentine and the late Bernard Carroll Ballentine of Columbia, SC. Dennis graduated from A. C. Flora High School inContinue Reading
Richland County Sheriff’s Department points to mobile-phone forensics as “vital asset” in recent homicide-solving successes By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Recent national reports of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) successes in solving 100-percent of all homicide cases (80 murder cases in fact since 2023) beg the question: How? BroadContinue Reading
By Radley West From local 5K races to outdoor charity events, there is no shortage of ways to give back. But did you know that volunteering doesn’t just help those in need—it can also have profound benefits for your happiness and mental well-being? The Science Behind Volunteering and Happiness ResearchContinue Reading
From little acorns mighty oaks grow. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Though my hair was chestnut brown, I was green, a young writer hoping to create something memorable. I needed inspiration and I found it in a novel, Shining Tides. Winfield Brooks wrote it. The inside flap said theContinue Reading
IRMO – The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new member to its business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Chamber House for LegalShield. Venus Powers, an Independent Associate with LegalShield, hosted the event and shared information about the company’s services. LegalShield provides legal service plans directlyContinue Reading
IRMO – The Special Education Department at Dutch Fork High School has launched a new fruit and vegetable cooperative called Foxy Farmers, providing students with hands-on learning experiences that extend well beyond the classroom. Once a month, students enrolled in Jane Miller’s Foods 2 and Gardening classes collect $20 fromContinue Reading