Spring Hill High School will be recognized today, Thursday, October 2, as South Carolina’s College Application Month “School of Excellence” by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. The honor also places Spring Hill among just 26 schools nationwide recognized by ACT’s American College Application Campaign (ACAC) for their effortsContinue Reading

IRMO – Dr. Tim Swick, Dual Enrollment Lead for Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been selected as a 2025–26 Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Responsible AI Fellow. “I am honored and excited to be named a Responsible AI Fellow with CSTA,” said Dr. Swick. “This opportunity will not only allowContinue Reading

The St. Andrews Woman’s Club recently honored longtime member Daryl Hendrix for 50 years of dedicated service to the club and community. Membership co-chair Lynn Hauptner presented Hendrix with a commemorative pin recognizing her milestone. Always among the first to volunteer, Hendrix has served the club in many capacities overContinue Reading

Dutch Fork Elementary fifth grader Krista Tallon has been recognized as the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club’s Student of the Month. “Krista is one of the sweetest, kindest human beings you will meet,” said Principal Rebecca Dilley. “She loves helping others and is a culture setter in the classroom. She isContinue Reading

IRMO – Eleven District Five high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the prestigious 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented students now have the chance to compete for nearly $26 million in scholarships to be awarded next spring. District Five semifinalists are: “Congratulations to each of ourContinue Reading

The Irmo Town Council recognized Troy Evans as Employee of the Quarter during its Sept. 16 meeting, celebrating his outstanding contributions and dedication to the community. Evans, a valued member of the Public Services Department for more than a decade, plays an integral role in maintaining the beauty of Irmo.Continue Reading

Columbia Chamber to Honor Sharon Bryant at 122nd Annual Gala The Columbia Chamber will honor Sharon W. Bryant with the Ambassador of the Year Award at Uncorked, the Chamber’s 122nd Annual Gala, on October 2. The award, sponsored by Colonial Life, recognizes a community leader who exemplifies outstanding business ethicsContinue Reading

Richland County Deputy among five first-responders to be honored on the eve of the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) School Resource Officer (SRO) Todd Minemier, one of the longest-serving certified SROs in South Carolina, received EastminsterContinue Reading