Farm Bureau Insurance honored Stacey Sizemore, agent in the Lexington-Irmo office, with the MAPS Award. The award was announced March 16 at the company’s annual statewide sales conference. Sizemore was one of two agents throughout South Carolina to receive the 2026 MAPS Award, the company’s highest award of excellence. TheContinue Reading
If you are interested in stretching your mind and body while making new friends, consider registering for the Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews Spring Session of Adventures in Learning, which begins April 7. The Center, an interfaith learning program for active adults aged 50 and older, meets Tuesdays onsite atContinue Reading
Photo- Hiking at Congaree National Park | Credit: The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board COLUMBIA — From scenic shorelines to expansive park systems, the Capital City/Lake Murray Country region is highlighting its wide range of outdoor experiences for visitors of all ages. Anchored by Lake Murray—often referred toContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia’s Solid Waste Division will host its annual Free Compost Giveaway this Saturday, April 4, offering residents a chance to pick up nutrient-rich compost for gardening and landscaping. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at Columbia Animal Services Facility, with theContinue Reading
IRMO — The annual Sharpvue Irmo International Festival will return to Moore Park on Sunday, April 26, bringing a full day of music, food, art and cultural celebration to the heart of the community. Hosted in partnership with the Town of Irmo and sponsored by Sharpvue, the festival highlights theContinue Reading
Willis Bowers is the Quiet Hero Beneath the Surface By Tom Mullikin In South Carolina, drowning is not a rare tragedy. It is unfortunately a persistent, but preventable one. Each year, lives are lost in our rivers, lakes, and coastal waters, often in silence and often in communities where accessContinue Reading
IRMO — The Coldstream community has recognized 205 Cannondale Road as its Yard of the Month for April 2026, highlighting a property that stands out for its curb appeal and well-maintained landscaping. Located in the Coldstream subdivision, the home showcases the pride of ownership that continues to define the neighborhood.Continue Reading
IRMO — A newly completed basketball court at Rawls Creek Park is now open and already attracting players from across the community. The Town of Irmo finished construction on the court in rapid fashion, delivering a fresh recreational amenity that features a fully painted playing surface, new hoops, park benchesContinue Reading
Power, Pain, and the Enduring Call to LoveBy Tom Mullikin As the world approaches Easter, the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, occurring three days after his crucifixion on Good Friday, we have an opportunity to examine Christ’s life. A closer inspection of his final 24 hours revealsContinue Reading
Nathan Ballentine (R–Irmo/Chapin) has formally filed for reelection, setting the stage for a general election contest this fall against Democratic challenger Julie Zimmerman. Ballentine, who has represented District 71 in the South Carolina House of Representatives since 2004, is one of the more established Republican figures in the Midlands. HisContinue Reading
By Radley West Motivation is a mysterious creature. Everyone wants it. Nobody knows where it goes. People walk into the gym and say, “I just need to get motivated,” as if motivation is hiding behind the squat rack and I forgot to feed it. What they really mean is, “IContinue Reading