Lexington Richland School District Five has been awarded a $135,000 grant from the South Carolina Department of Education to enhance safety facilities across the district. The funds will be allocated towards the implementation of secure containment entry points at seven high-poverty schools, fostering a safer learning environment for students andContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. The fifth-annual High School Blitz Senior Showcase Bowl took place Saturday at Brookland-Cayce High School. In both cases, players from throughout the Palmetto State overlooked for similar events took part. The East team included Irmo players linebacker Marquell Lewis, offensive lineman Bryant Ham and wide receiverContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. The holiday break saw at least one Lake Murray-based basketball team win a post-Christmas tournament title. The Dutch Fork girls’ basketball team won the Cooperhead Classic at Catawba Ridge High School in Fort Mill. The Lady Silver Foxes defeated Palisades Athletics in Saturday’s final. Michaela FairwellContinue Reading

By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council recently adopted a proclamation honoring the Irmo Police Department for its outstanding services to the Irmo community. The Department Criminal Investigations Division, led by Sergeant Kelly Mountzouros, was singled out for its work on criminal investigations that caught the notice of the FBI.Continue Reading

The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library are delighted to invite the community to their End of the Year Sale, running during library hours until January 7. Everything at the sale will be offered at half price, providing a fantastic opportunity for book enthusiasts to stock up on their favoriteContinue Reading

In an exciting development for our local angling community, Lake Murray has been chosen as the stage for two major kayak fishing championships in 2024. Organized by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC), these events promise to bring elite kayak anglers to our beloved waters, showcasing the region’s prowess asContinue Reading

Lexington-Richland School District Five is going above and beyond to combat hunger beyond the school day. The Student Nutrition Department is spearheading an after-school nutrition program, offering wholesome meals to students enrolled in the district’s after-school programs. This initiative, made possible through the sponsorship of the Department of Agriculture ChildContinue Reading