By Congressman Joe Wilson I have just completed my annual bus tour around the Second Congressional District, making stops at local businesses, schools, and organizations, and heard from our fellow South Carolinians in all five counties. Biden policies continue to hurt American families and destroy jobs. Under his direction, theContinue Reading
Do you have a fishing rod in your garage? Or maybe even a cane pole? If so, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) invites you to join our Plishing Challenge this summer. Plishing is a combination of the Swedish phrase “plocka upp”, meaning litter pick up, and fishing. The PlishingContinue Reading
As summer temperatures continue to rise, Dominion Energy is encouraging customers who may be struggling financially to reach out for energy assistance funding available through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). “Lingering summer temperatures and high humidity can have a significant impact on our customers’ monthly energy bills,” saidContinue Reading
The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) met for their 59th Annual Convention in Savannah, Georgia recently. During the annual meeting banquet July 28, J. Ted Nissen, President of First Community Bank, was named the 2023 recipient of the IBSC Leadership Award. The award is given to individuals with outstandingContinue Reading
Sleep is a key component for optimal physical and mental health. Many people struggle to get a restful night of sleep. Sleep is when the body has time to repair and regenerate, helps support immune function, and improves cognitive abilities. Poor sleep has been linked to a range of negativeContinue Reading
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released information on a body found August 14 in a room of the Motel 6 on Burning Tree Drive in Lexington County. The Motel has been closed permanently since March 1. The body of a male who remains unidentified was found in a bathroomContinue Reading
SCDOT has opened a new westbound ramp from U.S. 1 (Augusta Road) onto Interstate 20 at West Columbia in Lexington County. Following the recent construction of the new ramp, traffic was detoured off of the old loop ramp during an overnight traffic operation. The old loop lamp will remain permanentlyContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A memorial service is planned Thursday evening at Cecil Woolbright Field for a Chapin High School student-athlete who passed away at his home. The “Celebration of Life” in honor of Fabian Douglas “Tre” Ruff III, 17, will take place at 7:30 p.m. The public is invitedContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Sleep is one of the most fascinating events I have studied over the last decade. The greatest question persists: “Why do most individuals ‘sleep like babies’ while one-third of the population experiences insomnia, frequent awakenings, and unpredictable early risings?” In order to achieve a peaceful night’s rest,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Just two weeks ago, over 80 youngsters signed up to participate in the first “Pitch, Hit and Run” competition held by Irmo Little League. Sponsored by Major League Baseball, the free event puts boys and girls ages seven to 14 through a series of baseball andContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The town of Irmo’s two high school football teams make their respective home debuts Friday. Fresh off a dominating win over fellow Lexington/Richland School District Five member Chapin, 10th-ranked Irmo High welcomes Lancaster to W.C. Hawkins Stadium. At the same time about 7.2 miles away, defendingContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. This past Saturday saw the Midlands Striper Club hold its monthly tournament on Clarks Hill at Lake Strom Thurmond. A total of 12 teams hauling in 23 fish participated at the event. The team of Knot Right came away with both the highest total (27.86 pounds)Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Junior League World Series run for Irmo Little League ended in familiar fashion Saturday in Taylor, Ill. Team Southeast (Irmo) lost 3-2 to host team Michigan District Five in the US championship game. Max LaForest’s walk-off RBI sacrifice fly with one out in the bottomContinue Reading
Fallen Firefighter James Michael Muller of the Irmo Fire District was honored by Folds of Honor on Friday, August 11th, at the Columbia Fireflies baseball game. Irmo Fire showcased their new Pierce Tractor Drawn Aerial (TDA), which is not yet in service, at Segra Park’s entrance. Accompanied by his mother,Continue Reading
By Terry Ward What is the most popular activity in West Columbia in the warm-weather months? Up-to 1,000 tubers in a weekend have floated down the river, ending up at West Columbia’s Riverwalk Park. “On an average weekend, we’ll put 300-plus in the river on Saturday and another 300-plus inContinue Reading
Eleven disaster-trained volunteers from the American Red Cross of South Carolina are deploying to California to help people in need after a busy weekend of disasters across multiple western states. Red Cross disaster teams have emergency shelters open in California, Arizona and Nevada after Tropical Storm Hilary’s heavy rain causedContinue Reading