From the Wofford College Sports Information Office Wofford College sophomore Zac Cowan, a graduate of Blythewood High School, earned Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week on Monday. He is the second Terrier to be recognized this season as Braden Hofmeyer earned the recognition on March 4. This is also Cowan’sContinue Reading
Congratulations to Xaelon Swanson, the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary’s Student of the Month for April! Irmo Middle School Principal Mansa Joseph commended Xaelon for his outstanding qualities and contributions to the school community. Xaelon’s positive and outgoing demeanor, involvement in athletics and drama, as well as his assistance with morning announcements,Continue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named finalists for its 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year award. The finalists are: Rebecca “Becca” Magni, a Piney Woods Elementary School second-grade teacher; Alyssa Powers, an Oak Pointe Elementary School fifth-grade teacher; and Glenna Shealy, a Reading Interventionist at Dutch Fork Elementary School. Magni hasContinue Reading
Sandy Ellisor, Career Specialist at Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been honored as the Midlands Career Specialist of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year by the Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA). This prestigious award acknowledges educators who excel in preparing students for the workforce by providing rigorous academics,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The “farewell tour” for retiring River Bluff boys soccer coach Phil Savitz provided another moment of recognition. On Thursday, he was presented with the Order of the Silver Crescent. This esteemed honor, established by former Gov. John C. West in 1971, recognizes Savitz’s contributions and dedicatedContinue Reading
Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden to be honored for Lifetime Achievement Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) will receive GLOBAL ECO ADVENTURES’ (GEA) LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Award at GEA’s Eco Ball on the evening of April 22, Earth Day, in Columbia. The former administrator (director) of NASA, aContinue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s Commission has bestowed a significant honor upon Secretary Christy Hall by dedicating the interchange of I-20 and I-26 in Columbia as the “Secretary Christy A. Hall P.E. Interchange.” This tribute comes as Secretary Hall prepares for retirement from her distinguished career at SCDOT. ChairContinue Reading
Kaylin Merriam, a shining star at CrossRoads Intermediate, has been honored with the prestigious title of Lake Murray-Irmo March Student of the Month. This recognition comes as no surprise to those who know her, as Kaylin embodies the qualities of diligence, talent, and selflessness. Principal Dr. Erin Doty describes KaylinContinue Reading
Kayla Garrett, a kindergarten assistant at Piney Woods Elementary School in Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been honored with the 2023-2024 Alternative Pathways for Educator Certification (APEC) Professional Commitment Award. This prestigious award recognizes Garrett’s exceptional commitment to learning and professional growth within the APEC program. As the recipient ofContinue Reading
Irmo Town Administrator, Courtney Dennis, has successfully graduated from the esteemed South Carolina Executive Institute. This rigorous program is specifically tailored to empower executive leaders within public service organizations, equipping them with the essential skills necessary to adeptly navigate the intricate landscape of their roles. Over the span of sevenContinue Reading
NaKendra Kinard, Clinical Counselor at Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been honored with the title of South Carolina’s Outstanding Counselor of the Year by the South Carolina Counseling Association (SCCA). Expressing her gratitude for the recognition, Kinard stated, “I am so honored to be selected for this award and haveContinue Reading