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Small Earthquake Reported Near Elgin Early Tuesday

On: January 20, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Earthquake

Dominion Energy to Test Lake Murray Dam Sirens January 20

On: January 20, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Dominion, Lake Murray

South Carolina Green Industry Conference and Trade Show Set for January 29–30

On: January 19, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: SC Green, Tradeshows

Riverbanks Roars into 2026 with New Lions, Free Fridays, and Exciting Seasonal Events

On: January 19, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Riverbanks Zoo

DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship Accepting Applications Through January 31

On: January 19, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: DAR, History

Investigators Seek Suspect in Series of Vehicle Break-Ins

On: January 19, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Crime, Lexington County
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Recent Posts

School District Five Student Named Top Scholar in Regeneron Science Talent Search

On: January 19, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Honors and Awards

Golf Tips for Seniors: Practicing Golf

On: January 19, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Golf Tips for Seniors, Instruction, Robin All

SCDNR Director receives rare recognition in Boston

On: January 19, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Natural Resources, Recognition, SCDNR

9th Annual Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival Set for March 21, 2026

On: January 19, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Cherry Blossom Festival

Chapin sweeps River Bluff in televised doubleheader

On: January 19, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Basketball, Chapin High School, High School Sports

The Boardr Skateboarding Series Returns to Irmo This Spring

On: January 19, 2026
In: Events, Sports
Tagged: Skateboarding

Business

Ask the Expert: What You Don’t Know About the Big Beautiful Bill Could Cost You

On: January 19, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Finances, LawyerLisa

What is OBBBA? The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025, making tax provisions that were scheduled to expire at the conclusion of 2025 permanent under the law. The OBBBA directly impacts your tax situation, your retirement, funding and paying for education, and

Prisma Health Urgent Care Opens New Ballentine Location

On: December 30, 2025
In: Business, Health
Tagged: New Locations, Openings, Prisma Health

Class to Help Restaurants Use Media Effectively – January 12

On: December 30, 2025
In: Business
Tagged: Food and Drink, Marketing
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Education

School District Five Student Named Top Scholar in Regeneron Science Talent Search

On: January 19, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Honors and Awards

IRMO — Dutch Fork High School senior Hunter Taylor has been named among the top 300 scholars nationwide in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors. Taylor, a student in the Dutch Fork High School STEM Honors

School District Five Names Chad Raynor Principal of Piney Woods Elementary School

On: January 14, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: New Position, school district 5

In Our Schools: Choice Options – January 15, 2026

On: January 13, 2026
In: Education, School District 5
Tagged: Dr. Akil E. Ross, Redistricting, school district 5
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Sports

Golf Tips for Seniors: Practicing Golf

On: January 19, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Golf Tips for Seniors, Instruction, Robin All

By Robin All The driving range got its name because many golfers spend most of their practice time hitting drivers. A solid drive certainly makes the next shot easier than playing from the woods or out of bounds. However, golfers should spend more time practicing shots played from the ground

Chapin sweeps River Bluff in televised doubleheader

On: January 19, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Basketball, Chapin High School, High School Sports

The Boardr Skateboarding Series Returns to Irmo This Spring

On: January 19, 2026
In: Events, Sports
Tagged: Skateboarding
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Investigators Seek Suspect in Series of Vehicle Break-Ins

On: January 19, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Crime, Lexington County

LEXINGTON, S.C. (January 15, 2026) — The Lexington Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of Christian Dominick Long, 33, of Lexington, in connection with a series of thefts

Violent crime percentages are trending downward, but still too high says Sheriff Lott

On: January 12, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Richland County Sheriffs Department

Rachel Kim Hodge travels to South Korea

On: December 30, 2025
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Richland County Sheriffs Department
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Community News

Small Earthquake Reported Near Elgin Early Tuesday

On: January 20, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Earthquake

Did you feel it? A minor earthquake was recorded early Tuesday morning near Elgin, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 2.2-magnitude earthquake struck at approximately 6:30 a.m., marking the

Dominion Energy to Test Lake Murray Dam Sirens January 20

On: January 20, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Dominion, Lake Murray

South Carolina Green Industry Conference and Trade Show Set for January 29–30

On: January 19, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: SC Green, Tradeshows
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Entertainment

Riverbanks Roars into 2026 with New Lions, Free Fridays, and Exciting Seasonal Events

On: January 19, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Riverbanks Zoo

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off 2026 with the arrival of two young African lions, the return of Free Fridays for local residents, and a full lineup of events

Harbison Theatre Hosts Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner Tribute Saturday

On: January 14, 2026
In: Entertainment
Tagged: Harbison Theater, Live Music

Congressman Joe Wilson Honors Miriam Atria in Congressional Record

On: January 13, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Capital City Lake Murray Country, Congressman Joe Wilson, Honors and Awards, Tourism
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Civic

Clothing Drive to Support Midlands Orphan Relief

On: October 23, 2025
In: Civic, Non Profit
Tagged: Donations, 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

Gateway Baptist Students Serve Community Through Mission Ballentine

On: August 20, 2025
In: Civic
Tagged: Mission Ballentine, The Cooperative Ministry

Chapin Rotary is a Catalyst for Change

On: June 16, 2025
In: Civic
Tagged: Chapin Sunrise Rotary Club
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Small Earthquake Reported Near Elgin Early Tuesday

On: January 20, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Earthquake

Dominion Energy to Test Lake Murray Dam Sirens January 20

On: January 20, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Dominion, Lake Murray

South Carolina Green Industry Conference and Trade Show Set for January 29–30

On: January 19, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: SC Green, Tradeshows
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