Allison Terracio, who represents Richland County District 5, has announced she will be seeking re-election. Terracio was first elected to serve in 2019. As a county councilwoman, Terracio has been a passionate and effective leader for District 5. Elected and sworn in before the COVID-19 pandemic, she guided Richland CountyContinue Reading
John Allen, a restaurateur and small business owner, has announced his bid in the Republican Primary for State House District 69 in central Lexington County. “Our district deserves a true conservative representing them,” Allen said in his announcement. “I have never wavered in standing for conservative principles in our communityContinue Reading
Members of the Irmo Fire District and the greater community recently gathered to honor and celebrate the life of former Fire Chief George Edward “Ed” Flowers, who passed away Tuesday, March 10. Flowers dedicated much of his life to public service, beginning his career with the Irmo Fire District inContinue Reading
District Five high schools have made the list of the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. All four high schools are among the top high schools in the Columbia metro area and the state according to the new rankings. Spring Hill High is ranked the bestContinue Reading
Banks W. is all smiles after reeling in a striper from the dock, just days after stopping by Lake World Bait and Tackle for advice. According to staff at the shop, Banks and his dad visited last week looking for the right lures to target striped bass from the shoreline.Continue Reading
The most recent Irmo Town Council meeting opened with a reminder of service and dedication as Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Neil Paul led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A longtime fixture of South Carolina’s public service landscape, Paul’s background reflects a lifelong commitment to both maritime security andContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo held a regular Town Council meeting March 24. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by United States Coast Guard Chief Boatswain’s Mate Neil Paul. Afterward, Mayor Bill Danielson presented Paul with a retired US Coast Guard flag that flew in the Irmo Veterans Park. Paul hasContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo is looking for nominations fo the Heart of Irmo Award. The award is the town’s highest honor for residents and volunteers who go above and beyond to make the community a better place to live, work, and play. The town is looking for unsung heroes whoseContinue Reading
School District Five has completed the inaugural season of the Bridge Development League, launched in partnership with the Irmo Chamber Recreation Commission (ICRC). The Bridge Development League is designed for middle school-aged children (ages 9–14) to develop fundamental skills and prepare for higher levels of competition. The program focuses onContinue Reading
Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet (NRES-AM) has successfully renewed its Arts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) School Certification. This demonstrates the school’s commitment to making the arts an integral part of the basic curriculum and daily classroom instruction. NRES-AM has been an ABC Certified School since 2017, and this recertification continuesContinue Reading
Wingard’s Market has announced they received the most votes across the country and have been named the winner for the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for #1 Best Plant Nursery; earning national recognition as one of the top garden centers in the United States. The honor follows a processContinue Reading