By Dr. Carlos W. Gibbons Gene Swygert, a local Irmo/Chapin resident, has been giving blood to the American Red Cross for more than 50 years. As of this date, he has given more than 50 gallons of blood and more than 400 visits to the local Red Cross campus toContinue Reading
Book Sales are back. The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library has an opportunity for you to come out and enjoy the fall weather and find that next great read. The Friends will hold a one-day-only Outdoor Used Book Sale on October 9, from 9 am to 3:30 pm inContinue Reading
Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce it has awarded $1,200,000 to organizations in the Midlands that enhance the health and well-being of community members. Lexington Medical Center’s Community Outreach Committee and the Lexington Medical Center Foundation award the grants. This year’s grants went to the Free Medical Clinic; Welvista;Continue Reading
The Big Red Barn Retreat is hosting its Fall Jam at The Ballpark concert benefiting veterans and first responders on October 9. The concert was originally to be headlined by country music star Craig Morgan and his band, but Craig Morgan cannot participate this year, so Joe Nichols will performContinue Reading
Billy Warren, Lexington County resident and businessman has announced he is running for the office of Lexington County Sheriff in the 2024 election cycle. He is promoting crime prevention by having a proactive Sheriff Department that puts the public first. He said he has the experience to make that changeContinue Reading
Southern Rock meets the Newberry Opera House with A Brother’s Revival, an Allman Brother’s Tribute Band October 8 at 8 pm. This tribute concert celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Allman Brothers. The group has a musical director who recorded and toured with the original group. David “Rook” Goldflies playedContinue Reading
Project Unity USA is hosting our 6th Annual SC First Responders Appreciation Day / Corvette Style event on Saturday, October 9th, from 10 am to 5 pm. This is a state-wide event. The Corvette cruise will start at 10:00 am. All Corvette owners are invited to join the cruise atContinue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Columbia’s Boyer Commercial Construction and Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach were both presented the 2021 Department of Defense Freedom Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) during ceremonies at the Governor’s Mansion, Sept. 28. “Both companies are being recognizedContinue Reading
More than just an evening of fundraising, Leeza Gibbons’ Dare2Care charity event on November 11th, is a challenge to find ways to connect and care in our community. This year’s theme is “Find Your Rhythm”, and features musical performances, a live auction, dinner, and an open bar. All proceeds willContinue Reading
Union United Methodist Church is preparing to host the full production of their long-standing tradition, the 28th annual drive-through living nativity, “The Living Christmas Story.” This event will take place Friday through Sunday, December 3-5, 2021, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night. For over 20 years now, the Union United Methodist Church parkingContinue Reading
Part 3—The Old Testament and The Apocrypha By Mike DuBose The Old Testament, which comprised 39 books, experienced vigorous debate over 1,500 years. It guided the Jewish faith (called Judaism) which outlined ways people should behave and treat one another, worship and moral standards, and ethical guidelines. Both today’s JewsContinue Reading