By Al Dozier Two candidates have filed for the Irmo Council seat to be filled in a special election February 27. Gabriel Penfield and George Frazier have officially filed for the seat, left vacant by Bill Danielson, who was elected mayor in November. Both candidates made unsuccessful efforts to winContinue Reading
David James Hall, age 36, pled guilty January 8. Hall’s trial was to begin that morning, however, he decided to plead guilty before selecting a jury. Circuit Court Judge Walton J. McLeod, IV, sentenced Hall to 15 years for two counts of Attempted Murder, Domestic Violence of a High andContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. With one week left in the regular season, the Dutch Fork girls’ basketball team is in the driver’s seat for the Region 4-5A title. The Lady Silver Foxes claimed sole possession of first place with a 49-33 win over defending region champion Lexington. Christyonna Jackson scoredContinue Reading
Multiple awards presented during annual banquet in mid-December By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department presented scores of awards in multiple categories both to deputies and civilian employees of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) during the department’s annual Christmas Awards Banquet atContinue Reading
River Springs Elementary bids farewell to the first half of the school year with an abundance of achievements and exciting events that have enriched the learning experience for students, teachers, and families alike. One of the standout moments was the unveiling of the brand-new outdoor classroom, made possible by theContinue Reading
Have we moved forward or is racism not only accepted in some aspects of our lives, but encouraged. I was taught growing up that it was wrong to vote for someone solely on the color of their skin, their race, their gender, but on who they were, what they stoodContinue Reading
Peyton Harris and Dalton Head Secure Victory with Impressive Performance The 2024 Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops unfolded at Lake Murray on January 26-27, 2024, and the University of Montevallo’s dynamic duo, Peyton Harris and Dalton Head, emerged victorious, showcasing their exceptional angling skills. PhotoContinue Reading
The sculpture portrays a moment of compassion as the Bills’ quarterback, Josh Allen, consoles teammate, Tyler Bass of Dutch Fork High School after missing a field goal that would have tied the game against Kansas City in the Divisional playoffs. Situated against the backdrop of the Ten Lives Club, theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The coaching journey of former Airport High and University of South Carolina standout Duce Staley to another destination. Staley was named the new running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns. Ironically, he replaces another former Palmetto State College running back Stump Mitchell, who was released fromContinue Reading
A Lexington County deputy, who endured a harrowing incident in the line of duty, has been honored with the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association’s Medal of Valor. Deputy Jacob Smith, who bravely confronted danger while responding to a home invasion in Lexington last September, was the deserving recipient of this distinguishedContinue Reading
Chief Bobby Dale is announcing the termination of an Irmo Police Officer. An investigation was opened by IPD’s Internal Affairs this morning after receiving information that Officer Lee Haley was involved in removing political signs that were recently reported as stolen this week by candidate Gabriel Penfield. The investigation determinedContinue Reading