On August 21, The School District Five Board of Trustees honored the Irmo Little League Seniors All-Star Team for a great season and representing the Southeast Region at the national tournament. The School District Five Board of Trustees also honored the District’s Finance department for earning 2 awards from theContinue Reading
All three defendants charged in the 2021 Murder and Kidnapping of Sanaa Amenhotep, age 15, have now been convicted and sentenced. The Honorable Debra R. McCaslin handed down lengthy sentences following a sentencing hearing held yesterday in Lexington County General Sessions Court. “I am sending a message,” stated Judge McCaslin,Continue Reading
With the start of the school year COVID-19 cases are rising in South Carolina. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said reports of COVID-19 in adolescent emergency room visits have almost doubled over the past week; due partly to the EG.5 variant. It’s highly contagious and affects peopleContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin Palliative care and hospice care are two types of care that are often confused with one another. Palliative care focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness with an overall goal of improving the quality of life for both the patient andContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose In our last article, we discussed the fascinating subject of dreaming and how restful sleep is far better than owning gold. We recently examined eight medical school and university studies by scientists and found common, documented sleep-improvement techniques. Unfortunately, one-third of Americans suffer from sleep problems whichContinue Reading
The Lexington Police Department Foundation Fall Festival will be held at the Icehouse Amphitheater and Pavilion on October 24 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The event is seeking sponsorships from local businesses, restaurants, and organizations who would like to participate in the fall-themed, community-focused event. This is a ticketed eventContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) and their event partners will host the third annual Lakeside Litter Sweep litter cleanup event on Lake Murray on September 16 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. KMB is seeking volunteers to clean up islands, shorelines, boat ramps, roads, and natural areas around the lake.Continue Reading
A mixed bowling league is forming that will play the first and third Thursday nights of each month beginning September 7 at Stars and Strikes in Irmo. All ages are welcome and the starting time will be 6:30 pm. The league lasts for 16 weeks at $14 per week. ThereContinue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is offering a new resource for South Carolina teachers to instruct students on the basics of state Individual Income Tax. The new Teacher’s Guide to SC Individual Income Tax, written by SCDOR experts, is a way to introduce students to state Income TaxesContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Another week, another high-profile matchup for Gray Collegiate Academy. Having disposed of Class A defending champion Christ Church and holding off previously Class 4A ranked Crestwood in an offensive slugfest, the second-ranked Class 2A War Eagles now go outside of the South Carolina High School LeagueContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For over seven decades, Lawrence Gardner has helped Airport High School football players look good and play safe on the field. He’s not a coach, but his role is just as important and crucial to the athletics department. It’s one which has put him in directContinue Reading