IRMO – Fifty-seven students from Lexington-Richland School District Five achieved perfect scores on the SC READY assessments for the 2023-2024 school year. SC READY is a statewide test measuring English/language arts and mathematics proficiency for students in grades 3 through 8. These District Five students are among the top oneContinue Reading
Senior Detention Deputy Brittany Sawyer of Lexington County has been named Officer of the Year by the South Carolina Jail Administrators Association. Sawyer received this honor at the association’s annual training conference in recognition of her outstanding service at the Lexington County Detention Center. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon expressedContinue Reading
Thirteen students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been named Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship program. These talented high school seniors will now have the opportunity to compete for one of 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million, which will be awarded next spring. The Semifinalists fromContinue Reading
Five recipients from five agencies honored by Columbia-area church for fourth consecutive year By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Lieutenant Frieda Brown and four fellow first responders received Eastminster Presbyterian Church’s annual SERVANT LEADERSHIP AWARD on Wednesday evening, the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Continue Reading
Irmo Police Chief Bobby Dale was honored with his third gold star this week, marking his three-year tenure as the town’s top law enforcement officer. In Irmo, each year served as Chief of Police is recognized with a gold star, and Dale’s latest milestone was celebrated by Irmo Mayor BillContinue Reading
Congratulations to Bart’s Crazy Good Coffee, named the Small Business of the Month for August 2024! Owner Bart Baldwin never imagined he’d be running a coffee shop, much less multiple locations, but his journey from a small roasting company to a local favorite is a testament to his passion forContinue Reading
The University of South Carolina has announced the third annual “A Celebration of Dawn Staley” featuring Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America. Roberts will join Staley for a fireside chat to discuss Staley’s life and career at this fundraising event, scheduled for August 13. The event will takeContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo recently honored Sheila Foster for her outstanding accomplishments in the University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball program, presenting her with a proclamation from the town. Foster, who played at USC from 1978 to 1982, rewrote South Carolina’s women’s basketball record book, establishing herself as one ofContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has awarded Columbia Business Broker David Yezbak with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who closed one or more qualified business deals amounting to $10 million and above in total purchase priceContinue Reading
School District Five student-athletes had a successful 2023-2024. A number of athletes, coaches and teams from each high school in the district received state and region recognition in various areas. Chapin High School • Varsity Cheer named 5A State Champions • Taylor Graves named 5A Cheerleader of the Year •Continue Reading
The Irmo Town Council has proudly announced the renaming of Irmo Community Park to Moore Park in honor of longtime Town Attorney Jake Moore, Sr. This tribute, unveiled at the council’s July 16th meeting, recognizes Moore’s significant contributions and dedication to the Irmo community and the Midlands area. During theContinue Reading