Woodrow Marketplace has announced the return of the second May Market, a community-focused celebration of local artisans, food, and family fun. The event will take place May 9, from 11 am – 5 pm in the Prime Space Storage parking lot, located at 7949 Broad River Road in Irmo. FundsContinue Reading
Be the first to secure your seats for Fireworks with the Phil June 27 at Segra Park. This year’s celebration takes place the evening before Carolina Day — a South Carolina tradition commemorating the 1776 Battle of Sullivan’s Island, a pivotal victory in the American Revolution. It’s a way toContinue Reading
Open Letter Many law enforcement agencies in South Carolina use K-9’s for a myriad of services. That wasn’t always the case. In 1947, the S.C. Law Enforcement Division was the first agency by helping the state’s local Sheriff and Police Departments by using K-9’s that SLED maintained. Since that timeContinue Reading
The South Carolina Iris Society will hold its 59th annual flower show on Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. The South Carolina Iris Society is a regional horticultural organization dedicated to the cultivation, appreciation, and exhibition of iris flowers. It promotes education, hybridization, and garden artistry related toContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will host a Teacher Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event offers free general admission for South Carolina teachers and up to three guests with a valid school ID at check-in. General admission includes access to all fourContinue Reading
Early giving for Midlands Gives Day is officially underway and will continue through the main event on May 5. The early giving period offers donors the opportunity to support local nonprofits ahead of the big day while helping organizations qualify for sponsorship prizes—maximizing each contribution and expanding its impact acrossContinue Reading
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the body recovered by the Department of Natural Resources from Lake Murray near the Lexington County/Newberry County Line at about 4:20 pm April 26. Gonzalo Briseno of Columbia was recovered from Lake Murray after he entered the water April 25 to assist someoneContinue Reading
The Our Lady of the Lake Women’s Club in Chapin is now making its proprietary cookbook, Feeding the Flock, available to the public for the first time. “The response from parishioners has been so great since we introduced our cookbook, we decided to offer it to the community as well,”Continue Reading
(Photo by Clemson Tigers) By Thomas Grant Jr. Antonio Williams is now a Washington Commander. The former Dutch Fork All-State and two-time All-ACC wide receiver was selected Friday in the third round and 71st overall at the NFL Draft. “They’re getting a guy that’s going to come in and workContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The regular season winds down with four Chapin teams clinching Region 4-5A titles. On Thursday, the baseball team rallied to defeat White Knoll 8-5 to finish 7-3 in the region. Drew Greer went 4-4 with 2 RBI and Kennedy Leach had the go-ahead 2-run single. WithContinue Reading
Statewide cleanup effort triples impact in just its second year Columbia, SC (April 27, 2026) — In just ten days, thousands of South Carolinians made a visible impact in their communities, removing 488,856 pounds of litter from roadsides, parks, and public spaces across all 46 counties. Held March 21–29, PalmettoPride’sContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. was surprised April 20 at the School District Five School Board meeting with the prestigious South Carolina National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA) Administrator of the Year Award. The announcement was made by Toni Chewning, President of SC/NSPRA.Continue Reading
The Lexington County Fire Service is advising residents a large wildland fire incident occurring in Georgia is producing smoke that is spreading across portions of Georgia and South Carolina. As a result, moderate smoke conditions are expected to remain present throughout Lexington County for an unknown period of time. ResidentsContinue Reading
Photos by lexingtonhswildcats.com – Lexington’s Anna Bart (4) and Adriana Dunat (11). By Thomas Grant Jr. Both Lexington soccer teams are battling for first place in Region 4-5A in the final week of the regular season. Despite a 1-0 home loss to Chapin on March 14, the Lady Wildcats maintainedContinue Reading
No one hears the wind chimes. The parking lot stays empty. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I call it the Roll Call of The Waiting. Inactive churches in need of friends. Friendship, Dothan Methodist, St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, Halfway Creek, Workman Methodist, Graham’s Methodist . . . the rollContinue Reading
By Radley West One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to get healthier is believing they have to be perfect. Perfect workouts. Perfect meals. Perfect schedules. Perfect discipline. The problem is, perfection doesn’t last long in real life. Life includes busy workdays, family schedules, travel, celebrations, and theContinue Reading