By Robin All Recently, before the rain storms, we had to play the pitch shots to fly high to stop the ball from running too far past the hole. This method is a little harder to pull off than the standard lower pitch and run. 1-we open the club faceContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – The Town of Irmo announces the resignation of Mayor Pro-Tem Erik Sickinger, effective immediately, following his recent arrest and the serious charges brought against him by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). The Town acknowledges the gravity of these allegations and remains steadfast in its commitmentContinue Reading
By Radley West Let’s face it: we’re all a little too attached to our screens. Phones, tablets, laptops, TVs—if it glows, we’re glued to it. And while these magical devices bring us cat videos, endless TikTok dances, and online shopping at 3 am, they’re also robbing us of something critical:Continue Reading
On Tuesday, March 4th Councilman Sickinger was arrested at his home by South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). The charges, as they read, are very serious and disturbing to all of us. This is a very fluid situation which we are monitoring the best we can. I, as well asContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – Biscuitville Fresh Southern Restaurant officially opened its doors in Irmo on Tuesday, March 4, celebrating the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The family-owned company, headquartered in Greensboro, NC, is known for serving authentic Southern food made fresh daily with locally sourced ingredients. The new restaurant, located atContinue Reading
Irmo Town Councilman Erik Sickinger, 42, has been arrested for sexual conduct with a minor. He has been charged with three different counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a minor younger than 16, second degree; and three counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. He was arrested by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department andContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Major League Fishing (MLF) is set to visit Lake Murray next week March 6-9, for the third regular-season event of the 2025 Bass Pro Tour – the PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 at Lake Murray Presented by Strike King. Top anglers in professional bass fishing will be competingContinue Reading
Updated March 4, 2025 Green Charter School of the Midlands is NOT affiliated with Lexington-Richland School District 5. Irmo officers have arrested the principal and a teacher employed by Green Charter School of the Midlands. Sulaymaan Benoit, 32, was charged with 8 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct 3rd Degree andContinue Reading
*** MISSING PERSON *** The Irmo Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Taja Fletcher. She was last seen leaving her residence this morning at 7:25 am. She was wearing a teal sweatshirt, white pants and black shoes. She is 5 feet 4 inchesContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran educator Jinni Friend as Director of Special Services. “I am beyond thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving our district in this role,” Friend said. “Supporting students and families, especially those with disabilities, is at the heart of myContinue Reading
By Tom Poland: A Southern Writer TomPoland.net A reader and friend, Zilphy DuRant of Florence, mailed me a letter and clipping from The Post and Courier about an architectural feature I’d never heard of, rain porches. In the clipping Seth Taylor wrote about the Pee Dee being the “birthplace ofContinue Reading