Toys will be presented to children by RCSD deputies By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) was the recipient of more than 30 stuffed animals, a gift from RCSD friend and supporter Jennifer Necker of Columbia. The animals will be distributed to deputies who will keepContinue Reading
An Irmo High School teacher is accused of giving a minor THC gummies and items of a sexual nature. Brianna Nicole Carpenter, 25, is charged with criminal solicitation of a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, according to arrest warrants. “The victim’s parents found women’s clothing, sexualContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five English teacher LaKeyseah Brennan (Dutch Fork High) has been selected to be a part of the South Carolina ASCD Emerging Leaders Class of 2023. Brennan has been teaching for 10 years, with the last two years serving at Dutch Fork High School. South Carolina ASCD isContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. With preseason camps opening, there’s plenty of excitement for football in the Irmo area. Once again leading the way is Dutch Fork High School. The Silver Foxes regained their place atop Class 5A by regaining the state title it lost 12 months earlier. Despite a heavyContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Many readers have inquired: “Why do we voluntarily publish articles and how are they developed?” If you knew my background growing up in Darlington on a rural, dirt road, you might wonder, “How did this redneck ever learn to write?” Until I developed this publication, I didn’tContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin Regular exercise plays a vital role in promoting overall health and well-being. It has numerous physical and mental benefits that contribute to a better quality of life. Physical activity burns calories, increases metabolism, and makes it easier to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Exercise also strengthensContinue Reading
By Matt BelyusValet Technologies We had to break from our A.I. series this week due to an incident in Columbia. There was a shooting in the parking lot of one of our partners. The suspect was shot by the police and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. After theContinue Reading
The Irmo Strong Community Back to School Kick-off will be held August 1 from 5 – 7 pm at Irmo High School. The community is invited for an evening of information and resources to prepare children for the upcoming school year. The first 500 attendees will get a free Chick-fil-AContinue Reading
The Columbia Public Works Department has announced the city has achieved LEED Gold certification. Columbia is part of a growing group to be certified using the LEED for Cities rating system. The city becomes the first city or county in South Carolina to receive LEED certification and joins a groupContinue Reading
Our world is changing. An increased awareness of climate change and environmental degradation has created new cries for renewable energy and environmental sustainability. In response, Columbia launched a Climate Protection Action Campaign in 2006. This plan includes ways the city has become greener in several categories, including transportation and renewableContinue Reading
The County of Lexington’s Land Development Division has released the 2023 Floodplain Management Plan report outlining the progress made in mitigating the potential flooding hazards throughout the county. The report lists 19 action items identified by county officials and residents that were published in the 2023 Floodplain Management Plan asContinue Reading