Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold its 2023 high school graduation ceremonies Wednesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 1 at the Colonial Life Arena. Chapin High School: May 31 at 8:00 a.m. Dutch Fork High School: May 31 at 12:00 p.m. Irmo High School: May 31 at 4:00 p.m. SpringContinue Reading
In the early morning of August 21, 2022, a masked suspect entered the 7-Eleven at 7701 Broad River Road in Irmo. During an exchange with the clerk, the suspect brandished a weapon and threatened to harm the employee if they did not comply with his demands. The suspect then fledContinue Reading
On August 7th, 2022, Corporal Charles Black and Patrolman Vincent Silano responded to a shooting incident. Upon arrival, officers located a victim with a gunshot wound to the leg that was bleeding profusely. Officers assisted by applying a tourniquet to the victim’s leg which stopped the bleeding while E.M.S. responded.Continue Reading
Today, around 2:10 pm, two ATM contract workers for the First Citizens Bank located at 945 Lake Murray Boulevard were robbed. The victims were doing work on the ATM for the bank. During the robbery, one of the victims was pepper sprayed. Two suspects (one male, one female) approached theContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose In our last article, we defined trauma and examined how many of us (or someone you know) are haunted by past tragedies. We learned that trauma has endless categories and how it impacts people differently throughout their lives. Sadly, as I researched the American staggering trauma statistics,Continue Reading
Nursery Road Elementary-Arts Magnet teacher Leigh Burnette was honored by the Columbia Fireflies and given a Neon Apple. Burnette was recognized at the Fireflies game on August 5. She was nominated for the award by Meredith Harvey. “Ms. Burnette gives everything she has for her students. She is committed toContinue Reading
The Irmo Junior Little League Softball Team, which recently made national headlines as the Southeast Regional Champions, was honored at the Irmo Town Council Meeting on August 17. Mayor Barry Walker commented that “this is the highlight of my career” as the council gave out special awards and gifts toContinue Reading
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Nearly 800,000 people in South Carolina live with a physical or mental disability. Many of them are able and willing to work, yet our state has one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation for these individuals. Advocates are determined to change these statisticsContinue Reading
The Richland County Fire Marshal’s Office was recognized for earning the Fire Safe SC Community designation during the recent Fire Rescue Conference in Myrtle Beach. The award represents outstanding efforts in fire prevention, including training, data collection and fewer home fires. It also recognizes the County’s fire alarm installation programContinue Reading
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina continues to earn recognition as a top employer, most recently earning a spot on Forbes’ 2022 list of America’s best employers for women. “We are proud to once again be recognized as a top workplace for women. This recognition highlights the commitment that was startedContinue Reading
At the SC High School football Jamboree at Chapin High School on August 12, there was a reunion of past offensive linemen who played at Irmo High School. In the first game of the night, the Mid-Carolina High School Rebels played the Irmo High School Yellow Jackets. Several of theContinue Reading