2023-05-12
Fresh on the Menu Launches 2026 People’s Choice Awards
Fresh on the Menu has launched its 2026 People’s Choice Awards, inviting diners statewide to vote for their favorite restaurants that support South Carolina farmers by sourcing local ingredients. Fresh on the Menu is a sister program of Certified South Carolina and recognizes restaurants that commit to sourcing at least
Lexington-Richland School District Five Launches Dual Enrollment Sophomore Associates Pathway
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five is expanding opportunities for students to earn college credentials while still in high school through the launch of a new Dual Enrollment Sophomore Associates Degree Pathway, made possible through a partnership with Midlands Technical College. An information session for families was held February 11
Improved Chapin hoops make playoffs
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 2025-26 school year has seen the sport of basketball gain more prominence at Chapin High School. Head coaches Marquett Carr for the boys and Terence Jones for the girls led their respective programs. Each program showed improvement from last season and produced All-Region players. The
CRIME STOPPERS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS making the world safer
International intelligence collection, countering human-trafficking, mine-clearing efforts in Eastern Europe, expansion into Africa, and a South Carolina connection By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The board of directors of U.S.-based CRIME
Minor Earthquake Rattles Irmo; Dam Deemed Secure
A minor earthquake shook the Irmo area around 6:45 p.m. on Friday the 13th, triggering a surge of 911 calls and prompting questions about the safety of the Dreher Shoals
Two Riverbanks Gorillas to Relocate to Dallas Zoo
Two young gorillas born at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden are preparing for a major move this spring. Moyo and ZaKota, both born in 2018, will relocate to the Dallas Zoo
Clothing Drive to Support Midlands Orphan Relief
Donations Accepted at Irmo Branch Library Through October 31 IRMO, S.C. – The Irmo Branch Library is partnering with the Lake Murray–Irmo Woman’s Club to collect donations for Midlands Orphan