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The Reedy River

On: November 3, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: A Southern Writer, Tom Poland

A smile worth sharing

On: November 3, 2026
In: Health, Opinion
Tagged: Dentistry, Op Ed

How to Participate in the Dominion-NextEra Merger Case

On: November 2, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Dominion Energy

Holiday Open House Set for Nov. 10

On: November 2, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Lake Murray Country

Hair and Beauty Expo Set for Nov. 7

On: November 2, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: The Main Event

Riverbanks Zoo Launches Capital Campaign for Expansion

On: November 2, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: River Banks Zoo
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Recent Posts

Porch Concert Fundraiser Returns to Shandon Nov. 8

On: November 2, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Entertainment, Live Music

Eating for Healing: The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster

On: November 2, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: Eating for Healing, Jennifer Tardy

Lake Murray Girls Flag Football League Forms

On: November 2, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Flag Football

State’s military hall-of-fame names new board chair

On: November 1, 2026
In: Community News, Military
Tagged: Military, Military Hall of Fame

Hall of Famer to receive top military veteran award from the University of South Carolina

On: October 30, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: Jr., W. Thomas Smith

Sanford stadium’s hallowed ground

On: October 29, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: A Southern Writer, Tom Poland

Business

How to Participate in the Dominion-NextEra Merger Case

On: November 2, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Dominion Energy

Customers can submit comments, attend public hearings and weigh in on proposed utility bill credits. COLUMBIA – South Carolina customers have several opportunities to share their opinions on a proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy, including upcoming public hearings before the Public Service Commission of South Carolina. On

Panda Express Opens on Harbison Boulevard

On: October 29, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: New Business

Building a Stronger, More Resilient Water System for South Carolina

On: October 29, 2026
In: Business, Op-Ed
Tagged: opinion
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Education

A Milestone Worth Celebrating: Our Highest Graduation Rate in 24 Years

On: October 29, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr.

Dear D5 Family, Every student who walks across a graduation stage represents a story of perseverance, growth, determination, and achievement. Behind each diploma are countless hours of hard work, a teacher’s encouragement, a family’s support, and a community’s commitment to the promise of every child. That is why I am

Chapin, Irmo student governments make history

On: October 26, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Chapin High School, Honors and Awards, Irmo High School

District Five to host substance-use education event

On: October 22, 2026
In: Education, Events
Tagged: school district 5
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Sports

Lake Murray Girls Flag Football League Forms

On: November 2, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Flag Football

IRMO – A new girls flag football league is bringing together high schools from across the Midlands, expanding opportunities for female student-athletes to learn the game and compete. In Lexington-Richland School District Five, girls flag football is currently offered as a club activity at each of the district’s three high

Chapin Girls Tennis Hosts River Bluff in Playoffs

On: October 29, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Sports

Chapin awaiting playoff opponent

On: October 27, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Sports
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Lexington Police Foundation Fall Festival set for Tuesday

On: October 26, 2026
In: Events, Public Safety
Tagged: Lexington County, Lexington Police Department

Family event features rides, entertainment, games and costume contest at Icehouse Amphitheater LEXINGTON — The Lexington Police Department Foundation will host its 22nd annual Fall Festival Tuesday, Oct. 27, from

Faith-and-Blue a rousing success at north Columbia’s Meadowlake Park

On: October 13, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Festivals, Richland County Sheriffs Department

Sheriff Leon Lott to speak at Spring Hill Middle

On: October 12, 2026
In: Education, Public Safety
Tagged: school district 5, Sheriff Leon Lott
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Community News

The Reedy River

On: November 3, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: A Southern Writer, Tom Poland

Dry conditions and lingering drought have the Reedy River running low. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net The South Carolina Upcountry beautifully blends natural and man-made attractions. That would please

Holiday Open House Set for Nov. 10

On: November 2, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Lake Murray Country

Hair and Beauty Expo Set for Nov. 7

On: November 2, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: The Main Event
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Entertainment

Philharmonic launches Capital Concerts season Oct. 17

On: October 14, 2026
In: Entertainment
Tagged: Live Music, SC Phil

The South Carolina Philharmonic will launch its 62nd season of Capital Concerts, formerly known as the Masterworks Series, Oct. 17 with a performance celebrating the Romantic era of classical music.

Riverbanks Zoo announces fall and winter events

On: October 12, 2026
In: Community News, Entertainment
Tagged: Riverbanks Zoo

State Museum to host Accessibility Morning this Saturday

On: September 29, 2026
In: Entertainment
Tagged: South Carolina State Museum
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Civic

Rotary gets update on River Walk trail project

On: October 21, 2026
In: Civic
Tagged: River Walk, Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo

Second phase underway as planners work to connect 27-mile riverfront network IRMO — Mark Smires, executive director of the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC), recently briefed the Rotary Club of

Epworth Donation

On: June 3, 2026
In: Civic, Non Profit
Tagged: St. Andrews Woman's Club

Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Names February Student of the Month

On: March 1, 2026
In: Civic, Education
Tagged: Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary, Student of the Month
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The Reedy River

On: November 3, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: A Southern Writer, Tom Poland

A smile worth sharing

On: November 3, 2026
In: Health, Opinion
Tagged: Dentistry, Op Ed

How to Participate in the Dominion-NextEra Merger Case

On: November 2, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Dominion Energy
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