By Thomas Grant Jr. Heading into the fourth quarter at White Knoll, some ominous negative signs were in the air last Friday night for third-ranked Dutch Fork. The Timberwolves led 24-20. It was two years ago in Red Bank when they held on for the 17-14 victory that snapped DutchContinue Reading
(Photos by GoFlashwin.com) By Thomas Grant Jr. Another week, another dominating performance on both sides of the football for top-ranked Irmo. The Yellow Jackets entered The Swamp last week and emerged with a 56-14 win. Quarterback Dre’Von Dopson completed 11-16 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns. Both were caughtContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The third annual South Carolina American Legion Hall of Fame ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Seawell’s Restaurant in Columbia. This year’s group of inductees includes players who made an impact both in American Legion, but at their respective in-state college andContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – The Irmo Fire Foundation invites families to its annual Pictures with Santa event on Sunday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Irmo Fire Headquarters Station, 6017 St. Andrews Road. This festive event offers families the chance to capture Christmas memories with Santa inside theContinue Reading
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: As we approach Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, it’s worth remembering that reviewing your Medicare coverage is more than just a health care task—it’s also an important part of your overall estate planning strategy. Your estate plan isn’t just about whatContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Softball has made Precious Bross an All-State player, an All-Star Game MVP and member of a national championship team at the Jennie Finch Classic. After a year out of state, the Irmo High graduate is back in familiar surroundings with the University of South Carolina. She’sContinue Reading
From the Major League Bass Tour Pictured Landon Lawson (Jonesborough, TN) and Kaleb Turner (Hartwell, GA) took home the win in the Boater and Co-Angler Divisions respectively in the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Tournament on Lake Murray. Boater Landon Lawson of Jonesborough, Tennessee, caught a two-day total ofContinue Reading
It was good to learn that Barb Waldman is running for re-election to the Irmo Town Council. I have known her for the past 15 years and have worked with her on a number of town and school district projects. I find her record of excellence in all community endeavorsContinue Reading
Irmo Town Councilman Gabriel Penfield was named as a suspect in a criminal sexual conduct incident report obtained from the Irmo Police Department. The report was filed with the Irmo Police Department in December of 2020 and was obtained by the newspaper through a FOIA request. At the time, PenfieldContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – River Springs Elementary recently received a special gift inspired by The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel Nason. A parent hand-crafted and donated a quilt to the school library to match the story’s theme. The book tells the tale of a little ghost who feelsContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kick off your Halloween celebrations at Saluda Shoals Park’s Trick-or-Treat Trail on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Leo’s Landing. Designed for children ages 12 and under, the event offers a fun and safe way to enjoy Halloween festivities along the park’s decoratedContinue Reading