Two Richland County Deputy Sheriffs among five named military Veterans of the Week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Major Maria Yturria and Master Deputy Addy Perez, both U.S. Army veterans and class 1 deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), were among five women who have been individually honoredContinue Reading
Nora Hanson of Columbia was recognized at the Statehouse February 24 for receiving two World Karate Titles at the North American Sport Karate Association’s Banquet held recently in Chicago. Hanson is a twelve-year-old straight A student at Irmo Middle School who also plays the violin and soccer. She earned herContinue Reading
A Lexington-Richland School District Five director has been awarded the 2022 Presidential Award by the South Carolina Alliance of Black School Educators (SCABSE). Director of Personnel Dr. Reggie Wicker was nominated for the award by the outgoing President of the SCABSE for being a member who has demonstrated exceptional workContinue Reading
School District Five physical education teacher, Amber Hege, has been elected as the Vice President-Elect of Physical Education on the 2021-2022 South Carolina Association of Physical Education and Sports (SCAPES) board. “I am honored to represent Middle-Level Physical Education and all students through SCAPES,” Hege said. “I look forward toContinue Reading
The Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise honored the October students of the month at their 10/7/21 meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Sarah Takach – 8th grader from Chapin Middle School, Allandis Mathis – 9th grader at the Chapin Alternative Academy For Success and Kyleigh Bourgoyne – 6th grader at Chapin IntermediateContinue Reading
S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame inductees from Columbia participate in a ceremony By Alex Junes-Ward Global Eco Adventures (GEA) honored three of their expedition project leaders and a Missouri-based military writer with the title, IRONMAN, during ceremonies at the Mullikin Law Firm complex in Camden, S.C., Thurs. Sept. 16:Continue Reading
Lexington County School District One proudly names Rocky Creek Elementary 4-Year-Old Kindergarten Teacher Mary Jane Britt its District Teacher of the Year. Britt, and all 31 school-level teachers of the year, were honored during a virtual celebration held Monday, April 26. Like many educators, Britt credits a few outstanding teachersContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce has recognized River Springs Elementary’s Phyllis Griggs as their Teacher of the Month. River Springs Principal Matt Gams said, “Mrs. Griggs is an outstanding kindergarten teacher, arriving early and leaving well after the students depart. She comes in with positive energy and enthusiasm for what she does.Continue Reading
William Bowman, Jr. of Irmo was honored and presented a Resolution on behalf of the SC House of Representatives May 23 at the USC Alumni Center. He is Retiring from the US Probation Office after 23 years.Continue Reading