Today, August 22, is National Eat a Peach Day—a perfect excuse to indulge in the juicy, sun-kissed flavors of South Carolina’s finest peaches. Here are some of the best ways to enjoy this one-of-a-kind holiday: Fresh Peach Slices: Start your day with a simple and refreshing snack of fresh peachContinue Reading
Zaxby’s has officially opened its doors to the Irmo and Ballentine communities with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. The event marked the grand opening of the new restaurant, which aims to bring delicious food and a strong sense of community engagement to the area.Continue Reading
Palmetto Thrift Store, formerly known as Chapin Thrift Store, is now under the ownership of Debbie Hammond, who has successfully managed the store’s Columbia location for the past four years. Known for her commitment to community service and charitable initiatives, Hammond is dedicated to making a positive impact in theContinue Reading
Property owners in Richland County will soon receive updates on the value of their properties as the County Assessor’s Office has completed its 2024 County-wide reassessment. Notifications to affected property owners began mailing on August 16. This reassessment, conducted every five years in accordance with state law, ensures that allContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Fair is celebrating the state’s 46 counties with a special flash sale on admission tickets. As part of this year’s theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate South Carolina,” the Fair is offering its lowest ticket price of the season. The flash sale will take place this Saturday,Continue Reading
The Lexington County Republican Party is hosting a special prescreening of the movie “Reagan” this Monday, August 26, at Regal Theaters in Northlake Village, located at 929 N Lake Drive, Lexington. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with the movie starting at 6:30 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-servedContinue Reading
Columbia Animal Services is hosting a Clear the Shelters Pet Adoption Special for the entire month of August. Throughout the month, all pet adoptions are completely free. Visit Columbia Animal Services at 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, to find your new furry friend and give a pet a forever home.Continue Reading
The Irmo Police Department has arrested Maurice T. McQuire, 20, of Chapin, SC, on charges of Attempted Murder and Possession of a weapon during a violent crime following a shooting incident earlier this month. On August 3, 2024, Irmo officers responded to a shooting at a residence in the NewContinue Reading
Randy Freeman, the owner of Midlands Dumpster Services in Irmo, recently made a remarkable catch at Santee Lake. Using stinky cheese as bait, Freeman hauled in a massive blue channel catfish. The impressive catch is sure to be a story worth telling around town!Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A new season, a new head coach and a new stadium press box. It’s what Chapin High School football fans were presented this past Friday at Cecil Woolbright Field. Prior to the start of the Chapin Kickoff Classic, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held by Lexington-Richland SchoolContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders We all mature into different personalities with diverse interests, talents, abilities, and goals. I want to direct your interest right now, however, on a topic we all share in common. Regardless of our differences, we all require energy, inspiration, and the ability to achieve our goals. Therefore,Continue Reading
West Columbia, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) has announced his annual bus tour, which will take place from August 20-23, 2024. During the tour, he will visit various locations throughout South Carolina’s Second Congressional District, including local businesses, schools, and organizations. “Each August, I host an annual bus tourContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Cecil Woolbright Field received its reintroduction to the public this past Friday. After over a year of renovations to the 5-story pressbox and expansion of home and visitor seating, the $8.5 million project is now available to the public. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at theContinue Reading
Irmo, S.C. – Get ready to dance and sing along at the 50th Annual Lexington Medical Center Irmo Okra Strut, as the Town of Irmo proudly announces the lineup for the Prisma Health Amphitheater Main Stage. The event, scheduled for September 27 and 28 at Moore Park (7473 Church St.,Continue Reading
Chapin Town Hall, with its public nature trail and 70-foot Carolina Fence pollinator garden, recently hosted a celebration marking Chapin’s new designation as a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat. The event, organized by the Chapin Garden Club and the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF), highlighted the town’s commitment to creating aContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A former Lexington County detention deputy has been charged with providing contraband to an inmate and misconduct in office, according to the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Yvette Constantino Wiggins, 57, was arrested by SLED agents after turning herself in Thursday morning at the Lexington County Sheriff’sContinue Reading