The team from Jitsu Academy delivered an impressive performance at the Charlotte New Breed competition held Saturday, April 25. Competing against teams from across the region, Jitsu Academy athletes recorded 62 total match victories, earning 19 gold medals, 11 silver medals, and 9 bronze medals. The team also captured theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Add a new alter ego to the ever-innovative Lexington County Blowfish. For one weekend only, the team will take the field as the “Cowfish,” donning specialty uniforms as part of a partnership with the Lexington County Farm Bureau. Team co-owner Bill Shanahan unveiled the aesthetic jerseysContinue Reading
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday, April 23, for Cartelli Automotive. Formerly known as Hilliard Automotive, the shop is now owned by Austin Cartelli, who introduced his team of skilled technicians dedicated to providing high-quality service to keep customers’ vehicles on the road. The family-owned and operated automotive repair businessContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 21, to celebrate the dedication of the Beckett Barn at its offices. The utility building was donated by Beckett Financial Group to help meet the Chamber’s growing storage needs. “It was the right thing to do,” saidContinue Reading
Statewide cleanup effort triples impact in just its second year Columbia, SC (April 27, 2026) — In just ten days, thousands of South Carolinians made a visible impact in their communities, removing 488,856 pounds of litter from roadsides, parks, and public spaces across all 46 counties. Held March 21–29, PalmettoPride’sContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. was surprised April 20 at the School District Five School Board meeting with the prestigious South Carolina National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA) Administrator of the Year Award. The announcement was made by Toni Chewning, President of SC/NSPRA.Continue Reading
Irmo Public Service Director and Arborist, Whitt Cline has officially retired from his duties with the Town of Irmo. Cline has served for 25 years with the town and has brought a transformation to the Town of Irmo through his knowledge as an arborist and his ability to create andContinue Reading
The Lexington County Fire Service is advising residents a large wildland fire incident occurring in Georgia is producing smoke that is spreading across portions of Georgia and South Carolina. As a result, moderate smoke conditions are expected to remain present throughout Lexington County for an unknown period of time. ResidentsContinue Reading
By Jason Guerry Anyone who lives in Lexington County feels it. What used to be a quick drive down 378 or Highway 1 now takes twice as long. Intersections and feeder roads back up for multiple light cycles. Roads are patched, repatched, and still falling apart. You don’t need anyoneContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. LEXINGTON – The Dutch Fork High School softball team came within a run of snapping Lexington High School’s long region winning streak before falling 8-7 in a tightly contested matchup. After being shut out 12-0 in their first meeting on March 24, the Lady Silver FoxesContinue Reading
No one hears the wind chimes. The parking lot stays empty. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I call it the Roll Call of The Waiting. Inactive churches in need of friends. Friendship, Dothan Methodist, St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, Halfway Creek, Workman Methodist, Graham’s Methodist . . . the rollContinue Reading