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
School District Five has announced its science fair winners. The events were held at Dutch Fork High School. The Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School Science Fair took place February 10, and the High School Science and Engineering Fair took place February 24. The District Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School ScienceContinue Reading
Mary Alice Laubach, the Placement Chair at Dutch Fork Middle School in Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been honored with the Principal of the Year award for South Carolina by the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children (SCCEC) for 2024. Despite not being a principal, individuals serving as the SpecialContinue Reading
Irmo Fire Chief Mike Sonefeld received the prestigious 2024 Order of the Okra Award at the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala. This accolade recognizes Chief Sonefeld’s exceptional dedication and service to the citizens of the Irmo community and his significant contributions to the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce.Continue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Commission has announced that the South Carolina Philharmonic is the recipient of the 2024 Governor’s Award for the Arts in the Organization category. The award recognizes outstanding achievement and contributions to the arts in South Carolina and is the state’s highest honor inContinue Reading