The National Weather Service has forecasted potential winter weather, including snow and extremely low temperatures, for the Midlands area beginning Tuesday afternoon, January 21, 2025, and continuing into the night. With sub-freezing temperatures expected to create black ice on roadways Wednesday morning, School District Five of Lexington & Richland CountiesContinue Reading
Columbia, SC — The South Carolina Philharmonic has been awarded a $20,000 grant by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support its Family Time with the Phil and Symphony for All programs. These initiatives aim to make live orchestra music more accessible to diverse audiences. Family Time withContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It was a contrast over the past three games for Dutch Fork’s basketball teams. The eighth-ranked Silver Foxes found themselves in position to claim sole possession of first place in Region 4-5A. They earned their second straight win Thursday beating White Knoll 61-57. Bryson Taylor postedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Lexington County Blowfish have unveiled their new uniforms for the 2025 season, celebrating the team’s 20th anniversary. The jerseys feature a crimson red design with the “Blowfish” wordmark arched across the front in dark navy, outlined in white. These special uniforms were introduced during aContinue Reading
West Columbia, SC – The Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC), in partnership with SOLE Stepping and Molina Healthcare, will donate more than 200 pairs of new shoes to children from low-to-moderate income families in the Midlands. The event will take place on Saturday, January 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Continue Reading
This photo demonstrates a 45-degree hip turn away from the ball—a critical movement for senior golfers striving to lengthen their backswing and achieve greater shoulder turn for more distance. A 45-degree hip turn allows your shoulders to reach the necessary 90-degree turn, maximizing power on full swings. While younger tourContinue Reading
IRMO – Families in Lexington-Richland School District Five have the opportunity to apply for the district’s Magnet and Choice programs now through Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM (Noon). For more information about the district’s Magnet Schools, Programs, and Choice options, and to access the application link, visit www.lexrich5.org/choice.Continue Reading
Celebrate the season with a taste of Mardi Gras! Locally stocked King Cakes, straight from the world-renowned Joe Gambino’s Bakery in New Orleans, are now available at Luzianna Purchase, located at 7011 Saint Andrews Road. These iconic pastries, adorned in dazzling gold, purple, and green sugar, capture the festive spiritContinue Reading
Gatorade S.C. Football Player of the Year quarterback A J. Brand of Irmo was recognized by the school during halftime of the home game between the Yellow Jackets and River Bluff. Standing alongside Brand and the banner, which will hang in the rafters at the Temple of Doom, is hisContinue Reading
The Irmo Chamber of Commerce has named Kennedy Shephard and Erin Moffit from Irmo Middle School as Student and Teacher of the Month. Student of the MonthKennedy Shephard, an 8th grader, was recognized for her kindness, sense of humor, and dedication to her studies. Principal Mansa Joseph praised Kennedy, saying,Continue Reading
The Central Midlands Council of Governments, Central Midlands Transit (COMET), and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) are teaming up on a new project called LINKS to Lake Murray. This project focuses on studying two key corridors around Lake Murray: SC 6 (North Lake Drive) – From Dreher ShoalsContinue Reading