COLUMBIA, SC — Moore Bradley Myers is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Brian Eckstrom to their team of experienced litigators. Eckstrom, an Irmo High School alumnus, is a graduate of both the University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina School of Law, recently renamed theContinue Reading
CHAPIN, SC – The Chapin Branch of the Lexington County Public Library was alive with Halloween spirit last Thursday, October 24, as families gathered for the library’s annual Halloween Spooktacular. With the help of the Friends of the Library, the event offered a lively evening of activities, including balloon animals,Continue Reading
CHAPIN, SC — The Chapin Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with an attempted murder following a stabbing incident over the weekend. Jacob Adam Riddle, a resident of Newberry County, was arrested at his home in Little Mountain with the assistance of the Newberry CountyContinue Reading
Indianapolis, IN – Get ready to cheer on Team Lake Murray Country as they represent South Carolina at the 2024 World Food Championships (WFC), taking place November 8-11 in Indianapolis, Indiana. For the fourth consecutive year, the Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board is proud to support thisContinue Reading
Special to Lake Murray News Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament out of Acapulco on Oct. 19. Seventeen teams participated in the MSC October tournament. Thirty striped bass were brought to the scales weighing a total of 199.05 pounds with a 6.64-pound average. Fifteen teams were ableContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, SC — Wingard’s Market is set to bring the holiday cheer with its annual Jingle Bell Bash! On November 15 and 16, the beloved local garden center will transform into a holiday wonderland, offering special discounts, seasonal treats, and community festivities. As part of the holiday celebration, Wingard’s willContinue Reading
Recently, volunteers from Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community and the University of South Carolina’s Student Nurses Association packed more than 3,000 seed packets for the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District’s (RSWCD) Seed Sanctuary program.RSWCD provides free vegetable, herb and wildflower seeds to Richland County residents to promote home gardening,Continue Reading
By Akil E. Ross, Ed.D. Superintendent When I joined Rotary International, one of the world’s largest service organizations, I received a card printed with “The Four Way Test.” This card serves as a reminder for Rotarians of four principles in their thoughts, words, and actions. The first test is: IsContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The home of the Lexington County Blowfish remains an active place even in the off-season. At Thursday’s Annual World Series Networking Hour & Community Luncheon in the Stadium Club, the team announced plans to partner with Diamond Prospects for a two-day event involving top local high schoolContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The lineup for The Bash was announced Tuesday. The 12th annual event takes place Dec. 12-14 at Ridge View High School. “We are excited to release this year’s Bash schedule. The matchups are arguably some of the best we have ever had at The Bash,” saidContinue Reading
Congratulations to the players from Dutch Fork and Irmo High School who have made the Touchstone Energy Cooperative Bowl! Here are the players who earned the honor: Ryan Love – Offensive Lineman from Irmo High School Maurice Anderson – Running Back from Dutch Fork High School These athletes have demonstratedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A strong performance in last Saturday’s win over Oklahoma has earned more recognition for University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori. The Irmo High School graduate was University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori was named the SEC co-Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. HeContinue Reading
Here are some key golf tips for seniors from Robin All that can help improve your game: Focus on shifting your weight from your back foot to your front foot during the swing. This transfer is crucial for generating power and maintaining balance. At the completion of your swing, aimContinue Reading
Harbison West Elementary Gifted and Talent Development School celebrated a remarkable achievement as six of its Escolares Academy academically gifted students recently earned perfect scores on the SC Ready standardized test. This accomplishment not only highlights the exceptional abilities of these students but also showcases the dedication of the school’sContinue Reading
The Irmo Fire District and Foundation are excited to announce the return of their annual “Pictures with Santa” event, taking place on Sunday, November 10th, from 1 pm to 4 pm. Families are invited to visit the firehouse at the IFD Headquarters, located at 6017 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SCContinue Reading
Popular law enforcement leader is up for re-election By W. Thomas Smith Jr. This is an easy story to write – easy in one way, challenging in another (which I’ll get to momentarily) – because I am again making the case to re-elect Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott to theContinue Reading