Miss Homecoming at Chapin High School
2024-10-08
Kylie Powell was crowned Miss Homecoming at Chapin High School. Photo by Edward WalkerContinue Reading
South Carolina Philharmonic Kicks Off 60th Anniversary Season with “Juliet & Her Romeo”
2024-10-07
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic will begin its highly anticipated 60th Anniversary Season with an exciting performance of “Juliet & Her Romeo” on October 18th at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This milestone season opener will feature selections from Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet based onContinue Reading
The Worst of Hurricane Helene Brought Out the Best in Us
2024-10-07
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, something remarkable happened: the tone and content of community-based social media pages and sites quickly shifted from often tedious, argumentative, and petty content and commentary to an explosion of people desperate to provide charitable service. Keyboard warriors showed a willingness and readiness toContinue Reading
Final adjustments considered for Water Walk project
2024-10-07
By Al Dozier At a work session Tuesday the Irmo Town Council reviewed a list of final adjustments and changes to the recently approved Water Walk Ordinance which was approved on first reading at the Sept. 17 meeting. The proposed $150 million development would occupy land along Dreher Shoals Road,Continue Reading
2024 American Fishing Tour Championship Postponed Due to Hurricane Helene
2024-10-07
The American Bass Anglers (ABA) and the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) have announced that the 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship, originally set for October 6-11 on Lake Murray, has been postponed due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The tournament has been rescheduled for MayContinue Reading
District Five Lunch a Learn Event Rescheduled
2024-10-07
Lexington-Richland School District Five will host a series of virtual Lunch & Learn Events with Superintendent Akil Ross regarding the Bond Referendum that will be on the November election ballot. Sessions will be held virtually from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and will be tailored to the attendance zones for theContinue Reading
One Sad Thing About Fall
2024-10-07
By Tom Poland I look forward to fall’s crisp air, college football, and colorful foliage, but with the good comes the sad. Hummingbirds take leave of us. It’s been a good hummingbird season. I’ve had many visitors to my feeders, far more females than males. All swoop and squeak asContinue Reading
Lexington sweeps River Bluff
2024-10-03
By Thomas Grant Jr. The county’s best volleyball rivalry resumed Wednesday at Lexington High School. The Lady Wildcats and River Bluff met in the first of two Region 4-5A matchups. As part of Brest Awareness Months, the two teams also wore pink jerseys. Lexington came out on top in threeContinue Reading
Secretary of State Urges Smart Giving in the Wake of Hurricane Helene
2024-10-02
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is urging residents to be cautious and informed when donating to charities assisting those impacted by Hurricane Helene. As the Southeast begins the recovery and rebuilding process, Hammond advises donors to ensure their contributions are going to legitimate organizations that will effectively helpContinue Reading
Mt. Hebron UMC to Host 52nd Annual BBQ Fundraiser This Saturday
2024-10-02
The Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Men (UMM) will host their 52nd annual BBQ fundraiser this Saturday, October 5, starting at 8 a.m. on the church campus at 3050 Leaphart Road in West Columbia. Since its inception in 1971, when it began as a fundraiser to support theContinue Reading
Hurricane Helene changes game schedules
2024-10-01
By Thomas Grant Jr. Region 4-5A teams posted a combined record of 26-3 in non-region games. Starting Friday, the second season begins as the six teams battle each other over the next month. One of the three matchups is the revival of the Battle of the Dam. Longtime rivals LexingtonContinue Reading