The Special Olympics South Carolina Spring Games came to Irmo High School on Tuesday, March 31, bringing athletes of all ages and abilities together for a day of competition and celebration. The event began with a torch run escorted by the Irmo Police Department, as a runner carried the flameContinue Reading
Pictured are Managing Director Cece Mai, Leeza Gibbons, Chief Operating Officer Mel Price and Melissa Busby from Well Haven. Leeza Gibbons, founder of Leeza’s Care Connection, celebrated her birthday alongside her late mother’s legacy during a community gathering March 30. The event, Light Bites and Live Music with Leeza, wasContinue Reading
A locally owned office products company is celebrating 30 years in business, marking three decades of helping organizations stay productive through customer service and a commitment to building lasting relationships. Founded three decades ago by Bill MacDonald, with a passion for serving local businesses, the company was built on aContinue Reading
Kendra L. Dove, the current Richland County Treasurer, has announce her intention to seek re-election for another four-year term, emphasizing ongoing efforts to expand taxpayer services, modernize operations, and improve efficiency in tax payment processing. Dove, who served as Richland County Deputy Treasurer for 17 years, ran for Treasurer inContinue Reading
Allison Terracio, who represents Richland County District 5, has announced she will be seeking re-election. Terracio was first elected to serve in 2019. As a county councilwoman, Terracio has been a passionate and effective leader for District 5. Elected and sworn in before the COVID-19 pandemic, she guided Richland CountyContinue Reading
John Allen, a restaurateur and small business owner, has announced his bid in the Republican Primary for State House District 69 in central Lexington County. “Our district deserves a true conservative representing them,” Allen said in his announcement. “I have never wavered in standing for conservative principles in our communityContinue Reading
Banks W. is all smiles after reeling in a striper from the dock, just days after stopping by Lake World Bait and Tackle for advice. According to staff at the shop, Banks and his dad visited last week looking for the right lures to target striped bass from the shoreline.Continue Reading
School District Five has completed the inaugural season of the Bridge Development League, launched in partnership with the Irmo Chamber Recreation Commission (ICRC). The Bridge Development League is designed for middle school-aged children (ages 9–14) to develop fundamental skills and prepare for higher levels of competition. The program focuses onContinue Reading
Wingard’s Market has announced they received the most votes across the country and have been named the winner for the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for #1 Best Plant Nursery; earning national recognition as one of the top garden centers in the United States. The honor follows a processContinue Reading
Julie Zimmerman, 51, a licensed professional counselor and community advocate has filed to run for SC House District 71. Zimmerman, a Democrat from Irmo, is running to flip the last Republican held house district seat based in Richland County. District 71 has been held by Republican Nathan Ballentine since 2005.Continue Reading
J. Kenneth “Kenny” Mullis Jr., chairman of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District, has received the 2025 Hugh Hammond Bennett Southeast Regional Producer Award from the National Conservation Planning Partnership. The award recognizes Mullis’ leadership and commitment to the development and implementation of effective conservation practices. Mullis owns andContinue Reading